Death of a Salesman Cast

If I were to cast the characters for the movie version of Death of a Salesman I would choose the following actors and actresses:

Tom Selleck would portray Willy Loman because of his rugged look.  Willy represents the typical American father.  He works hard for his living and he is determined to do well in the business world.  He is sixty years old and he is having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that he is getting older.  Tom Selleck could depict his character well because he looks like a worn man that wants to make a living for himself and his family.

Meryl Streep would characterize Linda Loman for she is said to have graying hair and a sweet temperament.  Linda stands by her husband and tries to help him in any way she can.  She is not only a supportive wife, but she is also a supportive mother.  Willy loses his temper with his sons while she tries to be the peacemaker.  Meryl Streep has an endearing, motherly way about her that would fit Linda’s character perfectly.

Ashton Kutcher would act the part of Happy Loman since he is described as being young and playful.  Happy is not a teenager anymore, however, this fact does not stop him from acting like one.  He loves to chase women with no intention of commitment.  He is a little bit more responsible when it comes to his work than his brother, Biff, but that does not stop him from dreaming.  His character is also described as being handsome which works out for his restless nature when it comes to relationships.  Ashton Kutcher could portray Happy’s character because of his young appearance and his good looks.

Ryan Reynolds would portray Biff Loman because of his mature look.  Although Biff is not extremely grown-up for his age, he is more so than his brother, Happy.  Biff wants to please his father, yet he cannot seem to make himself fit into the business environment.  He previously worked a farm and he has since returned to live with his parents in search of a new job.  Ryan Reynolds has a youthful appearance mixed with a rough element that would be able to show Biff’s transitioning nature from a teenager to a man.