The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones has been in theaters for over 24 hours, and we are already thinking The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes. Judge us, it’s fine. But with filming starting soon, we want your voices to be heard. TMI Source, Mundie Moms and Fangirlish asked for your suggestions on who to fan cast for parts in City of Ashes. Raphael Santiago makes his book debut in City of Bones, but we have been assured that Raphael will be in City of Ashes, as we know he has a big part to play in the second installment. When asking for fan casting, there was a little bit of a backlash. Fans who have seen the movie said that Elyas M’Barek is meant to be Raphael. But he is not. According to IMDB he is a Vampire Leader. He dies in City of Bones. As we have all been assured that Raphael makes his appearance in the The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes – how can Elyas be Raphael? Simply put, he cannot. Raphael is described as having black, curly hair: slightly built with honey-colored skin. He’s shorter then Jace. His eyebrows are so thin that Simon wonders if he has them … Continue reading ‘CITY OF ASHES’ Fan Casting: Raphael Santiago