They could go with Jason (his son), but then people would complain about him being Japanese and "Wouldn't it be better if he'd had a brown-haired, gray-eyed kid like himself?" andugh.

Who needs Jack Sparrow?
Jonah Prowse is my pirate of choice.

Just started reading the books and I picture Roland looking like James. However, I think he is too old now for the part as they will probably cast someone a bit younger. Let's just hope it's not Russell Crowe!!