Since it’s Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate 5 times Quasimodo and Esmeralda* actually got together at the end. And not in the tragic way like in the novel but in the happy romance kind. (* one of the “Esmeraldas” has a different name but she is essentially Esmeralda.)

Quasimodo d’El Paris 

Patrick Timsit as Quasimodo & Melanie Thierry as Esmeralda Quasimodo d'El Paris picture image
Patrick Timsit as Quasimodo & Melanie Thierry as Esmeralda

This odd modern comedic retelling does in fact have these getting together at the end. It’s a weird version to be sure but it does have it’s moments and it’s a nice change of pace for a live-action version having these two get together at the end.

The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo

Esmeralda & Quasimodo, The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo, Episode 10
Esmeralda give Quasimodo a little hug

While this Children’s TV Show version doesn’t in fact have Quasimodo and Esmeralda officially as couple, they are cute and flirty with each other and it was clear that was the direction for these two had the show gone on longer.

The Jetlag Version

Quasimodo and Esmeralda embrace Jetlag version Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Quasimodo and Esmeralda embrace

The Jetlag version ends with them running off together after a very loving embrace.

Enchanted Tales

Melody and Quasimodo Enchanted Tales Hunchback of Notre Dame picture image
Melody and Quasimodo

Melody is essentially Esmeralda all except in name, so she counts. While the Enchanted Tales version is decidedly mediocre these two get married at the end and that is very romance.

And Last but not Least HUNCH!

Quasimodo and Esmeralda in Hunch, The Critic picture image
Quasimodo and Esmeralda in Hunch, The Critic

While this is a fake musical from the 90s show The Critic, it counts! In the show “Hunch” is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and it’s clear that Esmeralda and Quasimodo has a romantic attachment. (Put a pin in this one for now.)

Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton

If you look up Quasimodo on mycast.io one actor who comes up again and again is Taron Egerton.  Egerton is a welsh actor who rose to prominence with his role as Elton John is the biopic Rocketman. He was praised for the role and some critics said he carried the film but most of them just praised his overall performance. He even learned to sing for the movie and has sung in other roles. However the question is…

Would Taron Egerton be good choice for Quasimodo?

Seeing how most of the fan casts are for “Disney’s Quasimodo,” sing skills are a moot point unless  somehow, something happens and we either get a live action Disney version or different movie musical based on the Hunchback happens. Anything this could happen.  But putting that aside does the popular consensus have this casting option correct?  

Taron Egerton as Elton John, "Rocketman" (2019)
Taron Egerton as Elton John, “Rocketman” (2019)

Looking through his filmography, Egerton varies in his roles and project types. The only thing I’ve watched prior to this post that he was cast in was Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. In that show he voiced, Rian one of the main characters and he was great. That show was a treasure trove of talent, it’s a crime that is was canceled, A CRIME I say!

It’s fairly safe to suggest that Egerton would have little to no issue effectively play the role as he is a very nuanced actor and has great sense of physicality both of which are very much necessary for playing Quasimodo.

Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton

Egerton as has a very approachable warm look without any dramatic angles to his face which makes him a good fit to play Quasimodo. Based on his role as Elton John it’s easy to envision Egerton as Quasimodo because the characters share similar coloring.

Taron Egerton
Taron Egerton

Egerton has the acting skills to brilliantly play Quasimodo and he has a good look that would be a good basis for all the transformative details that is need to portrays the iconic hunchback.

As part of the opening ceremonies for Paris 2024 Olympics many cultural significant French references were depicted as part of the festivities. One was a lone figure holding on to the spire of Notre Dame with a stylized hunch on their back. Clearly meant to represent the Bell-ringer, Quasimodo.

An homage to Quasimodo, Paris 2024 Olympics, Opening Ceremony
An homage to Quasimodo, Paris 2024 Olympics, Opening Ceremony

You can a video of it here so you enjoy all the references, like A trip to the Moon, Le Petit Prince and Assassin’s Creed.

But who was portraying Quasimodo?

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