Fan Casting James Nesbitt as Merlin in The 8

fredericarrowsmith made this fan casting suggestion on December 25, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

James Nesbitt as Merlin in The 8

James Nesbitt

59 years old

James Nesbitt (born 15 January 1965) is a Northern Irish actor. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Nesbitt grew up in the nearby village of Broughshane, before moving to Coleraine,...

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Merlin in The 8

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James Nesbitt

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Merlin (The 8)

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The 8

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The 8

The 8

Eight to save humanity.

by Schizofrederic

In the late 1800's an 800 year old Merlin starts to gather up a collection of heroes including Sherlock Holmes , Tarzan , Zorro , Hercules , Frankenstein's Monster , Van Helsing & Lilith to take on...

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James Nesbitt is known for his roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. He has been suggested by fans for 370 roles on myCast, including The Master in Doctor Who. Similar actors include Matthew McConaughey, Jason Isaacs, and Bryan Cranston. James Nesbitt was suggested to play Merlin in The 8 by fredericarrowsmith. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Gary Oldman, Willem Dafoe, and Viggo Mortensen. The 8 has 17 roles, including Lilith, Sherlock Holmes, and Abraham Van Helsing.

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