Some casting suggestions using big-name Hollywood talent. I'm not holding my breath.
Russell Crowe
Warrior Monk
Rugged, lean-mean fighting machine Russell Crowe is the ideal archetype for the role of Carpini the warrior monk.
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Michelle Yeoh
Mongol Queen
Sophisticated woman of the world Michelle Yeoh is a dead-ringer for my spirited Mongol queen Torgina.
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Johnny Depp
Future Khan
Devilishly handsome hunk Johnny Depp is made for the role of Guyuk, the man who would be Khan.
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Salma Hayek
Buddhist Teacher
Exotic beauty Salma Hayek could teach them all a lesson as the Buddhist good-time girl Pashmina.
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Baljinnyamyn Amarsaikhan
The Usurper
The usurper who threatens Guyuk and Torgina for the Mongol khanate.
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Matthias Schoenaerts
Assassin
The assassin of King Frederick II and Carpini's principal antagonist.
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