'American Gods' TV Series Found Its Mr. Wednesday And Internet Thinks Casting Is Perfect
"American Gods" TV series cast line-up has added an actor for one of the two main characters. The upcoming Starz show tapped Ian McShane to play the charismatic and smart businessman Mr. Wednesday.
"'Deadwood', 'American Horror Story' and upcoming 'Game of Thrones' star Ian McShane has booked the key role in Starz's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel 'American Gods,'" The Hollywood Reporter wrote.
"McShane's Mr. Wednesday is described as powerful and charismatic - a Casanova of sorts - who is a con man and an incarnation of All-Father Odin, who's traveling America recruiting his fellow forgotten deities to wage an epic battle against the new American gods."
McShane joining the "American Gods" TV series cast has raised speculations that his role in "Game of Thrones" won't be that big. Fans of the Neil Gaiman novel adaptation do not care, though. They think McShane is perfect for the role.
#WonderfulWednesday? Wonderful doesn't even cover it. https://t.co/7JnfIzngKy
— Michael Green (@andmichaelgreen) March 2, 2016
Ian McShane as Mr Wednesday may be the best piece of casting news I've ever heard. SO excited for American Gods. — Helen O'Hara (@HelenLOHara) March 3, 2016
As if I wasn't looking forward to #AmericanGods enough already!#IanMcShane To Play Mr. Wednesday https://t.co/mjw4gl7XPl via @deadline
— Mr. DuLac (@Mr_DuLac) March 3, 2016
Gaiman also approved of the latest “American Gods” TV series cast member by retweeting fans' tweet and saluting showrunner Bryan Fuller's choice.
Tell us how you really feel, Bryan. (I gloat! hear me gloat!) #WonderfulWednesday https://t.co/v43Ni8jnEu — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) March 2, 2016
McShane will join Ricky Whittle who will play co-lead role Shadow. Whittle is as excited as everyone with the casting.
#IanMcShane cast as Mr Wednesday for @AmericanGodsSTZ This show is becoming all kinds of perfect
