Recasting MLP in Hamilton · 4:54pm Aug 17th, 2018
I've had this fun little idea of MLP matched to the Hamilton soundtrack, like a PMV. I've had some fun imagining which MLP characters could fit the roles. Here's a few ideas I have:
Alexander Hamilton - Spike
I may be biased, but I like the idea of Spike playing Hamilton. Like Hamilton, he's an orphan and an extremely hard worker who's always writing. Plus, making him the central character makes casting everyone else easier.
Aaron Burr - Garble
Maybe not a popular choice, but I think it makes odd sense. He has a rivalry with Spike, envying his success, and wishing he could be like him. Plus, he's always seen in the show as an antagonist. I think that parallels Aaron Burr in the show. He's a loving father, a veteran, but because he shot Hamilton, people only remember him as a villain. Likewise, Garble is seen as a villain but from a dragon's perspective, Garble is just doing what all other dragons do.
George Washington - Twilight
At first, I thought Shining Armor would fit this part, but with Spike as Hamilton, Twilight is the best fit for Washington. Spike is literally her righthand man.
King George - Prince Blueblood
Both are smug, both are fun to hate. Pretty self-explanatory.
Raphael LaFayette - Rainbow Dash
I can't help thinking about Rainbow Dash when I hear LaFayette's rap. They both seem like strong, fearless fighting heroes.
Thomas Jefferson - Pinkie Pie
When I hear Jefferson's upbeat intro song, I can't help thinking about Pinkie Pie's upbeat nature. Some might think she'd be too ditzy for the role, but I just feel like she makes sense for this part. Even though Jefferson and Hamilton butt heads constantly, I feel like both men have an underlying respect for each other that they'd never admit. I feel like Pinkie Pie would work in this regard because even though in this casting she'd be fighting Spike, there would still be some reluctant respect and even empathy for everything he ends up going through. Plus, this casting makes Jefferson more likable and gives Spike more reason to later endorse her for President.
James Madison - Applejack
AJ always pairs with Pinkie Pie, so she'd make great sense for Madison. Plus, she's a perfect representation for the south.
Eliza Schuyler - Rarity
Angelica Schuyler - Sweetie Belle
The sister Hamilton/Spike loves and the sister he marries. I think this casting is what makes the Spike-Hamilton casting make so much sense.
Mariah Williams
This one is a little tricky for me. At first, I think Fluttershy. But then I think Smolder. I honestly don't know with this one.
Anyways, it's just a random idea I had some fun thinking about.