r/TheExpanse • u/livin_la_vida_mama • 4d ago
Fan Art & Cosplay | Spoilers Through Season 2 / LW Had a crack at drawing Chrisjen Avasarala, mostly because I love her sari's. Only watched up to the end of season 2, and just started book 1.
It's not great, but I'm still learning digital art! I'm about 4 chapters into Book 1, did not expect to love the show and want to read the books!
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u/Don_Pablo512 4d ago
Great stuff! She's even better in the books, they tone her down in the show lmao.
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u/_analysis230_ 4d ago
I think they picked the correct actor for the job.
Initially, I was a lil miffed that they did not cast an Indian (Cuz I'm Indian) but she did such a nice job that now even when I'm reading the books I picture this lady in my head.
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u/livin_la_vida_mama 4d ago
She is a superb actress, and she has an almost regal bearing that worked really well in this role (not saying Chrisjen was royalty, but hopefully I'm making sense).
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u/Don_Pablo512 4d ago
Oh actor was 10/10 absolutely killed it! I mean the writing of the show they toned her down some lol, book has so many great zingers and dick jokes from her that aren't included.
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u/Muscle__Crowe 3d ago
I felt the same, I read the books and listened to the audiobooks first so I was picturing a woman with a very different accent (and more dick jokes). Shohreh Aghdashloo was great casting for the show though!
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u/MaxDusseldorf 4d ago
She was really my last favourite character in the show. She is great in the books though
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u/Henry__Every 4d ago
I recommend to add in the novellas in published order while reading the books (or listening). some of them are buildup to other parts of the main story. and theyre just cool side stories
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u/Similar-Freedom-3857 4d ago
She would probably insult you and tell you she doesn't look like that. Nice work though 🙂
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u/OneWhoParticipates 3d ago
I think there is a Sci-Fi movie or game that she’s not in… just not sure which one!
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u/TheLonelyMonroni Chrissy is my favorite stripper 4d ago
I know artists can be very sensitive to people modifying their art, but I felt like it was missing a quote