Vegas to Varanasi Launch and Dream Cast

I didn't do this for my two prior works, but discovered how fun it is to cast your own book. I'll admit some of my choices are not the right age. My Kiran is a little too young, and my Luke a little too old, so please indulge me. My selections are based on looks and/or personality, so let’s just pretend they’re the appropriate age.  And, here we go!
Anna

Anna is the girl who has never stopped traffic, but is terminally considerate of others. Sarah Jessica Parker is my choice for Anna, simply because she is not “Hollywood beautiful,” but I have always found her funny and quite adorable. 

Kiran

I knew that I wanted the male lead to be Indian, but I didn’t really know any celebrities to fashion him after. So before I began writing him, I Googled Indian actors, when I stumbled upon this guy, Hrithik Roshan. There was no need to look further! Yeah, he’s a tiny bit young for the part, so just picture him with a little grey on the sides. But oh my God, isn’t he yummy? David

I admit it. I have a bit of a crush on Steve Carell, and he's who I envision as Anna’s talented and goofy, yet messed up ex-boyfriend. Luke

Since Anna expressly says that Luke looked just like John Taylor of Duran Duran when they were in high school, of course Luke must be John Taylor! Carly

Jane Levy of Suburgatory is my choice for Anna and Luke’s sensible daughter, Carly.

Hayden

Brenton Thwaites as Anna and Luke’s easy-going son, Hayden. To be honest, I wasn't familiar with Brenton before now. I pictured Hayden with sort of a "surfer dude" look, and Brenton was perfect. Julia

I tried to think of someone other than Melissa McCarthy for Anna’s best friend, Julia, for no other reason than she is so popular right now and seems like an overly obvious choice, but I really couldn’t see anyone else in the role but her. Richard

Love Alec Baldwin, and had to cast him as Luke’s long-time partner, Richard. Christine

And finally, I chose the lovely Kate Winslet as Christine, Kiran’s ex-fiance who broke his heart. I hope my choices don't spoil it for anyone. I always prefer to create my own images of characters while reading, but I couldn't resist. This was just too fun.