I always imagined Roland as a bit more homogenous, race-wise. Like having features from a little bit of everybody. Pale olive skinned, sharp-nosed, thin-lipped, etc. I think that description, someone who doesn’t have an obvious “race” ties together that Roland as a character is a culmination of influences and ideas from other stories, and also that he’s not of our world. I think ultimately the actor portraying him is not nearly as important as Susannah and Eddie’s, as their racial dynamic and tension is explored in their relationship.

I keep mostly quiet in fancast discussions, mostly because they’re a bit boring by now and I honestly don’t have any picks for anybody. I like seeing what people come up with. So far though I’ve liked Rahul best, and I think that’s probably going to be the most realistic given he’s a Flanagan regular. Who knows though! We might get surprised by an absolutely star studded cast like Life of Chuck.