Curran Lennart
120 comments Jul 30, 2009 | Featured Articles, Main Players, Pack, Players
Appearance
Age: 31
Gender: male.
Height: 5’11
Build: Muscular, defined, gives off a sense of coiled strength about to explode.
Hair: Blond, typically cut short except during the flare when it grows into a mane within a few days.
Eyes: Grey, luminescent with gold when excited or angry. Curran’s gaze is extremely difficult to hold.
Skin: naturally pale, but he tends to bake himself in the sun every chance he gets.
Distinguishing marks: broken nose that didn’t quite heal right, very unusual for shapeshifter.
Beast form: an enormous grey lion, striped with darker grey, like smoke blown against grey velvet.
Favorite mode of fighting
Grows teeth the size of dinner forks and bites people’s heads off. Roars after.
Affiliation
Pack. Curran is the Beast Lord. Tremble.
Specialty
While Curran’s physical power is overwhelming, he rarely has to use to it. He’s observant and shrewd and tends to use diplomacy and intimidation, breaking into violence only as last resort. He moves extremely quietly and enjoys sneaking up on Kate.
I bet that the whole broken nose thing happened when he toke out that rouge Were-Bear fighter he’s the only one, Besides mahon, that was strong enough to do that.
I think he did get the broken nose thing at that time. Then fight happened when he was 15 and was before he fully matured, which might account for the twisted nose. Also I love how he deals with Kate and she with him. It reminds me of Darcy and Elizabeth, there are many layers to their interaction. That is the highest compliment. When the relationship grows.
I love that movie, P&P is awsome tell me, if you ever see this, which version did you like better, the older or the newer?
A couple weeks ago, after finishing Magic Strikes, I thought to myself, “If I ever have a dream about Curran, I hope I go for it.” Well, last night was my chance. It was the dream of a life time. He had put his legendary moves on me and you know what I said? “No, Curran, I’m sorry but I’m married. I can’t cheat on my husband with you.” I could’ve killed myself when I woke up.
HA!! I cracked up when i read this… its sooo true tho… I wish I dreamt of him.. and if I did.. with my luck I’d say no too… dammit all!
I was in love with Curren since book one, then I changed and fell in love with Derrek cause of a fan fic I wrote with my friend. Now my other friend is in love with him and says she’s going to push Kate off a cliff lol!
If there were ever a movie. I would say Paul Walker for Curran. I can so see him being a lion. Lol
NO Way!!! I defn love me some Paul Walker… but I cant picture him being Curran the Alpha of ALL Alphas…. I think Josh Holloway from LOST would fit this role the best!! He would need to bulk up a bit, but he fits the Curran type perfectly!!
Maybe Eliza Dushku as Kate… she can kick ass, sassy, smartass personality, and pretty but not stand out gorgeous. I think She would fit Kate best as I can think of so far.
To Curran i can only say one word
RRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
(if it is one)
Since I have seen “True Blood” I think Alexander Skarsgård would make a gread Curran. … Oh and nothing against Paul Walker, but the man can not act, plus for me he don´t bring the right charisma and enough ego for the big cat.
I agree 100% Mark – Alexander Skarsgard would be perfect in the role of Curran. He’s got the physical description without even trying, and he definitely does menacing well. Paul Walker would not be able to carry off this role. He’s too cutesy, California beach boy.
I think curran is a badass, and he’s the man. He’d kick jacob and edward’s effenimate assess. He’s not a 100 year old virgin, and he makes her say please before and thank you afterwards. This is a series that both guys and girls can like, even though the main character is a woman, it doesn’t read like a sexual fantasy, unlike twilight.
Except for the part where she didn’t actually do that. say please I mean
Favorite all time Curran moment? When he holds up 7 fingers and shakes his head in disagreement at Kate in Magic Bleeds. That’s such a male/female moment no matter what breed/sex you are. I read this book as soon as it was available and I still think about that scene and laugh months later. How many books can you say that about? Go team Andrews!
i have no idea who would fit who for a moment but this NEEDS TO BE A MOVIE! it would make millions! (u might have to cut the sex short though) ive read every book in less than a day thinking about readin them again =D although i think u guys should have left the series at book 4 but it ur choice =] cant wait for 5!
i disagree.there are at least 4 more books left in this series. espescially if julie and derrick stories are told. use a litle imagination people. afterall curran has has quite a few old girlfriends who can play on kates insecurities and there is no shortage of people who could betray kates friendship. has anyone noticed how much andreas changed since she left the order? something is going on with her. anyhoo i love the series and the writing is excellent. bravo ilona. bravo!
I agree. There is so much to work with. And to be honest, I’d hate to see it end.
ok 5 is a bit to long but 7? ok i just checked that… if u go to long with a series their is nothing left for it and it could get boring so i say u should have left it 4 -.- (but i still love the series dont get me wrong cant wait for the end!
Really? I mean, presumably the series goes through a confrontation with Roland, and I’m more amazed at the idea that they can get there in 7 books. And one of the things that’s great about the Kate+Curran match is that it’s very much *not* “Oh, and now they’ve admitted their feelings, all will be unicorns and rainbows forever!”, which is a big part of wy series end. If everyone’s happy, what’s there to write about?
hear hear! These books could go on forever! To all the people who said it should have ended at book 4, well I dissagree! Where’s Roland?????? and hugh????? I think there needs to be at least 7!
I changed my mind, there needs to at lease be a novella for Andrea too…
I love this series as well. It would be fun to see it made as a movie, but, I don’t know if I could stand to watch if that guy from TrueBlood was cast as Curran. Not only can he not act his way out of a wet paper bag, he doesn’t have the body, and, he’s too tall for Curran. He’s not even handsome. There has to be an unknown who would fit the description. Also for Kate. I hope it happens.
I’m thinking Gerard Butler looks like a lion to me! I would love to see it made into a movie!
Gerard as Curran….hmmm he has the sexual heat and he also has the bad boy vibe. now if only we could get him to bleach his hair.
I wanna see a pic of him in human form!!!
I’d say seven books are needed, because I have this feeling that if it had stopped at book 4, it would’ve left a lot of unanswered questions that NEED to be answered, like Andrea and what happens to her after staying behind. And also it would give the ultimate fight, IF my hunch is right and Roland will become part of the story more, and not just a looming fear of meeting. I’d say seven books are perfect.
Love Curran!!!!!!!!!
I can´t think of an actor that fits him fairly. But I really like him as character. I think he really deserves happiness. He has suffered enough in his life and sacrifices constantly for the safe of the Pack. As silly as it sounds, I hope his relationship with Kate ends in the series with a BIG happily ever after.
Not a movie, cause who ever they choose to play whomever would envarible tick someone off…but maybe an anime??? heaven knows that there is no bounds when it comes to drawing the perfect Curran…mmmmm
Totally agree!!! an anime would be great!!!!
I think hockey player Jordan Staal would be a good Curran, I love Daniel Craig, but he is too old, Jordan is a little young – but yummmm – good Curran – he plays for Penguins
WE FINALLY HAVE A LAST NAME! Okay fangirl moment over. I dont care what these people think about this but how about Kellan Lutz? Hes got the tall, blonde, and built, thing going for him at least.
I Love the series. Have read them several times over. Sam Worthington would make a good actor for Curran, he wouldn’t need to put on much weight, about the right height and could totally pull it off.
What is with the 7 book fixation? Ladies and dudes, Harry Potter has left the building.
Jim Butcher also writes an awesome series of books, and his books are keeping the awesomeness alive and he’s at 12 (or 14, dending on where you count the series).
Ilona, you go ahead and take as many books as you want to tell the whole story. You’re an awesome author.
I completely agree. As a fan of both JB’s Harry and Kate I see no reason why you should limit yourself to a specific number of books. Please take as many as needed to tell Kate & Curran’s complete story!
Also, must say I LOVE all of the extra short/ e-stories you’ve given us including info on the side characters. The excerpt you posted on Magic Dreams was just cruel. Cant wait,I’m firing up my Kindle now!
Curious about the anime comment. If the cost wasn’t too prohibitive that could be a great way to get the perfect characters for a movie without years of searching for actors. I’d definitely pay to see Curran and Kate and Jim and Curran and post apocalyptic Atlanta and did I mention Curran on the big screen!!
I don’t know if any of you mentioned Andy Whitfield to play Curran, but I think he’d be pretty great.
ha! thinking about the exact same thing!
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I SWEAR I read Currans POV for the last part of Magic Bleeds, when he wakes up, but now I can’t find it anywhere. Can anyone help me?
http://www.ilona-andrews.com/?s=curran+pov
Scroll through the posts and look for panda icon.
I’m thinking maybe Oded Fehr as Curran. (See either of the first 2 ‘The Mummy’ movies, he plays Ardeth Bay; or from Charmed, Zankou.)
OK, so he may not be the hunk you all dream about at night, but I think he could pull the role off better than most.
Just my $0.02!
MildBill
I have a problem with Oded as Curran. Altho I consider Oded to die for sexy, he’s too dark toned to play the roll. His black hair and dark skin tone and eyes precludes his matching Curran’s blond/white/grey eyes.
I think the previous posts show why movies are never good enough for those who love the books. Everyone has their mental image of what the characters look like, and no-one agrees. Someone thinks that X actor is totally HAWT, and someone else thinks, “GAG!” For me: I like Eliza Dushku’s looks, but cant’ stand to hear her voice; I would hate to see her as Kate, even though she would visually be OK for me. Same with Alexander Skarsgard – love his looks (though he is 5″ taller than Curran is supposed to be), but his voice doesn’t fit.
I think the only books-made-movies that I have acutally liked are the Harry Potter series, and that is probably because I saw the first movie before reading the books.
Chris Hemsworth is definitely Curran! He’s got it all and then some. Yum!!
I totally agree for Chris Hemsworth! Rawr! And Rhona Mitra for Kate Daniels. She may be a tad old but she’s got the exotic badass look going for her and she looks good behind the business end of a sword.
I completely agree about Rhona Mitra. Whenever I think of Kate that’s who I picture in my head.
Chris Pine could do it. Neal McDonough is probably too old, but he’s another I could see as Curran.
Jason Statham – nuff sed.
I love this series. Just recently started reading the books. I bought the first one, loved it. Snatched up through book 4, read through them in near record speed-for me anyway. I only had to wait a few weeks for Magic Slays, which I just finished tonight. I hope there are many more to follow, well past the 7 already under contract. Jim Butcher is up to book 13 or so and plans at least 20 total. If he can do, so can you….
Kate needs to ‘power up’ before taking on Roland. She needs more magic training and practice, if she is to stand a chance against him. Also, she needs a lot more power words. Which means she also will have to pratice them once she ‘owns’ them. She needs the people to teach her what they know about controlling the vamps. She also needs to witches to teach her. to conclude we need more than two more books before the show down.
I love this series but I think that based on the books already, seven is about right to finish it off. It is, imo, the mark of a great series author to know when the story is told. That being said, this has become one of my favorite series and I can’t wait to see how the relationship between Kate and Curran continues to develop.
they just need to make a movie already. i say we all decide on a director an then harass him or her until he/she agrees!!!!
First of all, I love these series, my first book I run in almost accidentially having had some quite boring day. I may say that I started reading the first book in German, but due to the fact that the second book had not been published in German that time and I really needed to know how the story would develope, I bought the published books in English. So now I have 10 books in my shelf (incl. Must Love Hellhounds).
I am somehow quite undecided whom I would prefer, imagining being Kate I’d prefer Curran, being Julie, I’d take Derek. However, there is still something mysterious about Curran. I am not sure what his “Being the First”-status will bring the story too, but I have a broad assumption to this, and I am excited to find out.
I really don’t like his character.
I for one do not like Curran. He doesn’t behave like a rational leader all he does is bellow, roar and threaten to get his way. I like Symon, he is what he is. The beast lord is a hypocrite and Kate is a fool.
Dear Patty,
Nobody here will be mean to you because you don’t like a particular character but you already informed us that you don’t like Curran. If you keep posting the same comment over and over, I will have to spam you.
Friendly warning. 
Curran is incredibly HOT! I have said it before and I am going to keep saying it. At first I was really worried because everyone talked about how in Kate Daniels world vampires aren’t sexy (totally different than practically every other world) so I was thinking maybe the whole shapeshifter thing was not allowed. Am glad I am wrong.
What about Karl Urban? I think he would be perfect, a little too tall and a bit older, but nothing out of the realm of possibility for hollywood.
I am absolutely in love with the Kate Daniels series
I am a HUGE vampire fan so I was very skeptical about starting this series but I am so very glad I did! The only negative thing I can say is in the first four books Kate and Curran slightly annoyed me with all of the sexual tension and nit-picking back and forth. Other than that, I have really enjoyed this series!!!
I have been trying to picture what Curran would like like in his man form. It took me a couple weeks to find the perfect face, the man’s body needs to be built up a bit but that’s easy. my find… ERIC DANE.
My vision of Curran is Alessandro Nivola. I do think that he would need to bulk up a bit to fit the role. I think that this would be the ultimate movie series.
I don’t know about acting, but there is one person I see when I picture Curran…David Beckham;)
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I personally don’t know who I would like to see play Curran, but I know I would deffinately watch it. I love how the relationship between he and Kate has unfolded. I started thinking close to the end of book 1 that Kate should just go ahead and sleep with him, but him taking her as his mate is even better! My hat’s off to Ilona and Gordon Andrews for an awsome series with very memorable characters.
I absolutely love curran…best fictional character..
and I think olga kurylenko and Cam Gigandet would picture Curran and Kate perfectly
I vote for Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic to play Curran and Kate. Their relationship on Castle is very similar to that of Curran and Kate.
The fellas you’ve submitted would look pretty good for Curran, but may I submit this fella for consideration?
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpyxxfd4yN1qa0fbuo1_500.jpg
This is Adam Baldwin in his role as ‘Jayne’. Yes, I know he’s not blond, but a quick dye job could cure that! He’s also been growling his way very sexily as John Casey on ‘Chuck’