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Diamond18 · 11-10-2002, 04:45 PM

I guess I wouldn't mind Saruman dying in TTT. Since they are omitting the Scouring of the Shire, there is nothing left for him to do in RotK. They would have to create a bunch of stuff for him to do before the destruction of the Ring, and I'd rather see him die prematurly than take up movie time doing stuff he never did. It'd kind of be like Arwen and all that she does, except that Saruman isn't as palatable to look upon. (And really, what they did with Arwen was substiution...for Saruman they would literally have to create scenarios for him from scratch).<P>I'd like the Scouring of the Shire to be in there, of course, but if it isn't going to be in there, Saruman shouldn't be in there either.<P>So now I guess the worst that could happen (or one of, that is) would be to waste time creating baddie stuff for Saruman to do in RotK. If they are going to kill him in TTT it better be something good...though nothing leaps to mind...<P>Hmm, maybe I should start a thread, "How would you kill Saruman if you had to do it differently than the book." What do you think? Would everyone just jump on me an scream "You shouldn't HAVE to change the book!"?

11-10-2002, 04:45 PM	#26
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	I guess I wouldn't mind Saruman dying in TTT. Since they are omitting the Scouring of the Shire, there is nothing left for him to do in RotK. They would have to create a bunch of stuff for him to do before the destruction of the Ring, and I'd rather see him die prematurly than take up movie time doing stuff he never did. It'd kind of be like Arwen and all that she does, except that Saruman isn't as palatable to look upon. (And really, what they did with Arwen was substiution...for Saruman they would literally have to create scenarios for him from scratch).<P>I'd like the Scouring of the Shire to be in there, of course, but if it isn't going to be in there, Saruman shouldn't be in there either.<P>So now I guess the worst that could happen (or one of, that is) would be to waste time creating baddie stuff for Saruman to do in RotK. If they are going to kill him in TTT it better be something good...though nothing leaps to mind...<P>Hmm, maybe I should start a thread, "How would you kill Saruman if you had to do it differently than the book." What do you think? Would everyone just jump on me an scream "You shouldn't HAVE to change the book!"? __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.