Ever since The Cut released its must-read longform about Instagram influencer and alleged scammer Caroline Calloway and her former co-writer and best friend Natalie Beach, written by Beach herself, we’ve been dreamcasting the inevitable limited series or film in our minds.
In fact, according to Calloway, there will be two competing projects released in the future. Calloway has said that while she will be selling her life rights, Beach has already sold the rights to the article to Ryan Murphy.
With two projects in the works, we thought we’d indulge ourselves this afternoon and spend a little time dreamcasting our ideal Carolines and Natalies. Join us, won’t you?
The Caroline Calloway Shortlist
Ah, Caroline. Creative genius and businesswoman, or drug-addicted scammer and toxic best friend? How about all of the above? None of the above? Some of the above? There’s no doubt that there’s a lot going on in the character of Caroline, between the way she sees herself and the way others see her.
Emma Roberts
Already in every Ryan Murphy project around, Emma Roberts looks great with a flower crown and does a good job playing an unhinged lunatic (See: Scream Queens), which would come in handy while dealing with the adderall years.
Elle Fanning
Elle has that ethereal spirit that would be perfect for playing Caroline, as well as the acting chops to take on darker work as well, like she has done in The Neon Demon and The Beguiled.
Kathryn Newton
Since appearing in Big Little Lies, Kathryn Newton has been everywhere, from Blockers to Detective Pikachu and Netflix’s The Society. With no sign of slowing down anytime soon, Kathryn — who happens to look quite a lot like Caroline, would be a great pick.
Kristine Froseth
Co-starring with Kathryn Newton on Netflix’s The Society, Kristine is a model, as well as an actress, who has been making a name for herself with Looking For Alaska and The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair.
The Natalie Beach Shortlist
As for our Natalies, we’re looking for someone who can play insecure within themselves, someone who is swept up by Caroline’s charisma and world, to a point where it’s detrimental to our Natalie. Here are our picks.
Gideon Adlon
Yes, this is another cast member from The Society, but look, it just has a really good cast, okay?! Gideon also co-starred in Blockers with Kathryn Newton, so why not team them up for a third project together?!
Anya Taylor-Joy
Star of The Witch and Peaky Blinders, we think Anya Taylor-Joy could do a fantastic job playing the smart-but-insecure Natalie.
Julia Goldani Telles
After starring in the cancelled-too-soon Bunheads, Julia has been keeping busy with her roles on The Affair and The Girlfriend Experience. We think she’d be perfect at playing Natalie as both women fought to prove themselves as the alpha in their friendship.
Kaitlyn Dever
The star of Booksmart and Netflix’s Unbelievable, Kaitlyn Dever is having an incredible year, and signing on to play Natalie opposite any one of our Carolines would surely make for a great start to 2020.
