The Changes: The Devil's Children - Movie Adaptation Cast & Crew
by lynskeyium | created - 05 Sep 2016 | updated - 28 May 2018 | PublicThe people I'd like to see as the cast & crew of a big version of the 1970's YA dystopian sci-fi/fantasy novel.
Note: Though the books in the trilogy were written in reverse order, I've decided to do a cast list for a possible adaptation for the last novel first. Also, I've given Nicky Gore's parents first names and included a couple of new characters.
1. Isobelle Molloy
Actress | Maleficent
Isobelle Molloy (born 6 October 2000) is an English actress, best known for her portrayal of Amanda and later, Matilda Wormwood in the West End version of Matilda the Musical. She had her film debut as Young Maleficent in the 2014 Disney fantasy film, Maleficent.
Molloy was raised by her mother, ...
Nicola 'Nicki' Gore
2. Tom Hiddleston
Actor | The Avengers
Thomas William Hiddleston was born in Westminster, London, to English-born Diana Patricia (Servaes) and Scottish-born James Norman Hiddleston. His mother is a former stage manager, and his father, a scientist, was the managing director of a pharmaceutical company. He started off at the preparatory ...
Simon Gore
3. Lara Pulver
Actress | Maternal
Lara was born and raised in Essex, UK. She studied drama with the NYMT and went on to gain a BA Honours degree in Theatre.
Lara's extensive theatre career led her to gain a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for her portrayal of "Lucille Frank" in Rob Ashford's production of "Parade" at The Donmar ...
Emma Gore
4. Nitin Ganatra
Actor | Bride & Prejudice
Nitin Ganatra was born on February 21, 1968 in Kenya. He is an actor and writer, known for Bride & Prejudice (2004), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and EastEnders (1985). He has been married to Meera Thakrar since July 17, 2004. They have two children.
Gopal
5. Sacha Dhawan
Actor | The Great
Sacha Dhawan was born in Bramhall, Stockport to Hindu parents though he attended a Roman Catholic secondary school, Thomas Aquinas College, in nearby Stockport. There one of the authors he studied for his final exams was Alan Bennett, by whom he was very impressed. He began as a child actor at the ...
Kewal
6. Maariah Hussain
Actress | Ackley Bridge
Maariah Hussain is an English actress born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She began acting from an early age on stage; at age 16 she made her professional onscreen debut on the Channel 4 drama series, Ackley Bridge as Alya Nawaz. Hussain trained as an actress at the Yorkshire School of ...
Ajeet
7. Nohail Nazir Mohammed
Actor | Ackley Bridge
Nohail Nazir Mohammed was born on September 29, 1999 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Ackley Bridge (2017), The Selfish Giant (2013) and Foul.
Chacha
8. Adele Pearson
Actress | Undercover Hooligan
Adele Pearson was born in England, UK. Adele is an actor and director, known for Undercover Hooligan (2016) and Lost a Girl (2015).
Taylor Redman (New Character)
9. Philip Franks
Actor | Phantom Thread
Philip is the only child of an RAF pilot called Robert Franks and a mother - Patricia Franks. Philip attended school in Hertfordshire, and Oxford University. After many years with the RSC, including playing "Hamlet" for Roger Michell, Philip appeared in many TV programs and was delighted to work ...
Mr Tom
10. Stuart Graham
Actor | Hunger
Stuart Graham was born on May 31, 1967 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Hunger (2008), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) and The Good Word (2014).
Mr Bernard
11. Joe Gilgun
Actor | Lockout
Joe Gilgun was born on March 9, 1984 in Chorley, Lancashire, England. He is an actor who first appeared in Coronation Street (1960) when he was only ten years old. Later he became known through Emmerdale Farm (1972) and the film This Is England (2006). He also appeared in its spin-off series This ...
Chief Robber
12. Shaheen Khan
Actress | Bend It Like Beckham
Shaheen Khan is known for Bend It Like Beckham (2002), You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) and It's a Wonderful Afterlife (2010).
13. Rachel Talalay
Director | Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Rachel Talalay was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents, Paul and Pamela, moved to Baltimore to work/teach at Johns Hopkins when she was 6 years old. After graduation from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, she met Director John Waters and entered the movie business as a ...
Director
14. David Heyman
Producer | Gravity
David Heyman was born on July 26, 1961 in London, England, UK. He is a producer and actor, known for Gravity (2013), Marriage Story (2019) and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019). He is married to Rose Batstone Uniacke. They have one child.
Producer
15. Ben Irving
Producer | His Dark Materials
Ben Irving is known for His Dark Materials (2019), Industry (2020) and Happy Valley (2014).
Producer
16. Alainée Kent
Producer | Pinocchio
Alainée Kent is known for Pinocchio (2019), High-Rise (2015) and Only Lovers Left Alive (2013).
Producer
17. Tracey Seaward
Producer | Philomena
Tracey Seaward was born on March 5, 1964 in Willerby, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is a producer and production manager, known for Philomena (2013), The Queen (2006) and Eastern Promises (2007).
Producer
18. Dana Brunetti
Producer | The Social Network
Dana Brunetti is an American media executive, film producer and entrepreneur. He is Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer at Cavalry Media.
Brunetti has produced multiple award winning films, including "The Social Network," a screenplay adaptation written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher...
Executive Producer
19. Neil Dunn
Visual_effects | Replicas
Neil Dunn is known for Replicas (2018), The Woman in Black (2012) and The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (2014).
Executive Producer
20. Lauren Kate
Writer | Fallen
Lauren Kate is an internationally bestselling author of young adult fiction. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages and include The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove and Fallen, which reached #3 on The New York Times Best Seller List for children's chapter books on January 8, 2010. As...
Executive Producer
21. Debra Hayward
Producer | Les Misérables
Debra Hayward is known for Les Misérables (2012), About a Boy (2002) and Cats (2019). She is married to William Osborne.
Executive Producer
22. Jack Thorne
Writer | Wonder
Jack Thorne was born on December 6, 1978 in Bristol, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Wonder (2017), National Treasure (2016) and The Aeronauts (2019). He is married to Rachel Mason.
Screenplay
23. Anya Reiss
Writer | Becoming Elizabeth
Anya Reiss is known for Becoming Elizabeth (2022), Ackley Bridge (2017) and EastEnders (1985).
Screenplay
24. Suzie Davies
Production_designer | Saltburn
Suzie Davies is known for Saltburn (2023), Mr. Turner (2014) and The Courier (2020).
Production Designer
25. Debbie Berman
Editor | Black Panther
Debbie Berman is most well known for her work as an Editor on 'Black Panther', which is the first super hero film ever to be nominated for several Academy Awards (including Best Picture), and winner of 3.
Debbie is one of the very few female Editors working on big budget features, and has had a ...
Editor
26. Peter E. Riches
Cinematographer | Chickenshit
Peter is a cinematographer based out of London, England. Having studied cinematography at Bournemouth Film school, he went on to shoot shorts, such as THE PARTING GLASS (Dir. Alexander McNeill), winning him a 'Best Cinematography' award at the London Short Film Festival.
Peter's debut feature film ...
Director of Photography
27. Murray Gold
Composer | Doctor Who
Murray Gold has been nominated for a BAFTA six times in the category Best Original Television Music, for Vanity Fair (1999), Queer as Folk (2000), Casanova (2006), Doctor Who (2008) and A Very English Scandal (2019). His score for the BAFTA winning film Kiss of Life was awarded the Mozart Prize of ...
Music
28. Lindy Hemming
Costume_designer | Wonder Woman
She studied stage management and design at RADA and on graduation began in London's Fringe Theatre, the Open Space Theatre and Hampstead Theatre Club. This all led to West End productions, and commissions from The Royal Shakespeare Company and The National Theatre.. She was recruited by London ...
Costume Designer
29. Sarah Finn
Casting_director | Crash
Sarah Finn was born on February 1, 1965 in New York City, New York, USA. She is a casting director and producer, known for Crash (2004), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
Casting
30. Fiona Weir
Casting_director | Ammonite
Fiona Weir was born in the UK. She is known for Ammonite (2020), Judy (2019) and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016). She is married to John Crowley. They have one child.
Casting
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