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Originally Posted by MatthewM
Why do you suppose Jackson made King Théoden (and in turn his son Théodred) appear about 20-30 years younger than Tolkien described him in the book?
It's probably some lame excuse such as not wanting him to be confused with Gandalf. I hate that kind of excuse. It infuriates me because that is the pathetic explanation he (PJ) gave for giving Boromir lighter hair even though he clearly should have had dark hair as Tolkien described. PJ claimed two dark haired men in the Fellowship would be confusing. Lame. What age group was the movie aimed at, again? (sarcasm)...
Anyway, I stray. Opinions on the age change?
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Perhaps to provide a stronger visual contrast between "healed" Theoden and decrepit Theoden?
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