Pre- Meditated Murder is a lighthearted mystery starring yoga teacher/sleuth Kate Davidson, her best friend Rene, and love interest/pet food store owner Michael. Of course the true star of the series is a German shepherd named Bella, but I don’t know of any German shepherd movie stars, so I’ll leave her casting up to the director.

As for Kate, she has a girl next-door energy. She’s pretty—though not drop-dead gorgeous—and she has a quirky, self-deprecating sense of humor. Amy Adams has a lovely, funny energy that she brings to her roles. She’d perfectly portray Kate and the embarrassing situations she finds herself in.

Paul Rudd would be my choice for Michael. Like Michael, Mr. Rudd is handsome, but in a relaxed, everyman way. A bonus is that he looks great both with and without facial hair. My only concern about Paul Rudd is that Michael is six feet tall. Mr. Rudd will have to wear heels! Still, he is wonderful in comedic roles, and you can’t help but root for him. With Kate as a love interest, he’ll need all the help he can get!

Rene is Kate’s drop-dead gorgeous best friend, sort of a brunette-haired Barbie. She has to be played by Olivia Wilde. I’ve loved Ms. Wilde since I watched her on House. I can imagine her being sophisticated, nuanced, and loyal, just like Rene.

New Cast Members for this book

Patricia De Leon plays Gabriela, Michael’s secret spouse and the murder victim.  Gabriela is a former model from Mexico who fled to the US to escape an abusive boyfriend.

Kit Harrington is Von, who used to be Michael’s best friend.  Von and Michael now have an uneasy relationship.  Von resented Gabriela and how her relationship with Michael ended their friendship.

Emily Rose is Shannon, Michael’s sister, who loves him to a fault and is prone to calling him “Baby Brother” every chance she gets.

Elizabeth Moss is Crystal, Gabriella’s best friend.  She, Von, Shannon, and Michael were all friends before Michael moved from Cannon  Beach to Seattle.