[HCIsland]

I have no problem with Sauron being in the film in a physical form in Barad-dur. Short scenes of him plotting and ordering lackies, that are much the same as most of Saruman's scenes, I think would be fine.<P>Him showing up at the Black Gates is a major departure and quite a change in character as he tends to let others do his dirty work unless things become truly desperate (which they're not until he realizes where the Ring is, and then it's too late for him to do anything). It depends on how it comes across. Is it possible to taught Sauron enough to get him to show himself? I don't know. I'd have to wait to see it, if indeed it even happens.<P>Though, the image of him pummelling Aragorn does have it's appeal. <P>H.C.