Viggo should be more excited! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Boromir88 · 09-19-2008, 10:50 AM

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Not to mention he is a big Tolkien fan. Poor Lee. I haven't heard of this before.~Lindale

That was many a years ago (or so it seemed

), but I think Lee, PJ, and everyone put the event behind them. When asked if he would like to come back as Saruman in The Hobbit, he was very excited about that chance. Now, however it seems like he's realizing he simply won't be able to do it. If he were to play Saruman, he would be expected to make the trek to New Zealand, to shoot scenes, and Lee said at his age, and with filming being at least 2 years away, he doesn't think he'll be able to do it. However, he did add that he would love to be the voice for Smaug, as he doesn't have to head way down under to do that. Anyway Lee is involved in the films I think would be a major plus.

Morthoron · 09-19-2008, 01:39 PM

Hmmm...I liked Viggo far better in History of Violence and Eastern Promises. He was a rather weak Aragorn in my estimation. I could care less if he is replaced in The Hobbit Deux. It wouldn't be hard to explain away a replacement, actually, particularly since the role calls for Aragorn to be decades younger. I would think retaining Liv Tyler as Arwen would be far more germane to the movie, considering Arwen would be unchanged, whereas Aragorn would be drastically younger.

Gwathagor · 09-19-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Morthoron

He was a rather weak Aragorn in my estimation.

Under Guillermo's talented direction, Viggo could very well become everything Aragorn was meant to be. I wouldn't hold my breath, but it's possible.

Diane C · 09-25-2008, 12:54 AM

Physically Viggo was perfect for the role of Aragorn, especially facially and the way he had his hair hang - exactly how I envisaged (and hoped) after reading the books.

However, the only problem I had with Viggo was his voice/accent. It just wasn't all that commanding or powerful enough to be honest. For example there was the scene in ROTK where he tells the captain of the Corsair Ships "You may go no furher. You may not enter Gondor!" But it was delivered in such a feeble & washed-out way that I wasn't convinced this guy was going to the King of anything.

The other example from the same film was the scene where he spoke to King Of The Dead first time around. The King says "The dead do not suffer the living", Aragorn replies with "You will suffer me!" But again the commanding booming delivery just wasn't there and kind of diminished the power of Aragorn in my eyes as much as I love Viggo

Mithalwen · 09-27-2008, 01:35 PM

Well Viggo isn't really tall or dark enough to match the book description for me but he had such a strong physicality and was similar enough to Bean and Wenham to create the illusion of a shared heritage that I think the casting worked.

However, this is the online version of an interview I read in the paper the other day which may be of relevance to this thread.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main...fmorten126.xml

Hilde Bracegirdle · 09-29-2008, 01:30 PM

He's very interesting, but not my picture of 'regal'.

That article has me wondering if he will be in the movies or out. Only time will tell, I suppose.

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 12-04-2008, 10:43 PM

I dunno. Just from material on the EEs and various interviews over the years, Viggo strikes me as a man of few words. I think that as a seasoned man of the business, he's not going to get his hopes up now about playing Aragorn again. He knows that tt's too early in the process, and anything could happen.

He seemed to really love playing Aragorn once things got started. So I think he'd probably like to take another stab at the role, should it come up.

Also, he may not want to come on too strong. Life in Hollywood is a lot of politics. And perhaps appearing a little "cool" might help him get a better deal with the role instead of just getting offered less than he could make because he's clearly excited. I don't know if Viggo is the kind of guy who is motivated by money or not, but he probably doesn't want to get gypped all the same.

I think his response was appropriate.

Also, maybe I'm in the minority, but I really liked him a lot as Aragorn. He looked right, and he had the right "feel" to him--earthy and a little bit dangerous...but also that there was more to him than met the eye.

09-19-2008, 01:39 PM	#2
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,517	Hmmm...I liked Viggo far better in History of Violence and Eastern Promises. He was a rather weak Aragorn in my estimation. I could care less if he is replaced in The Hobbit Deux. It wouldn't be hard to explain away a replacement, actually, particularly since the role calls for Aragorn to be decades younger. I would think retaining Liv Tyler as Arwen would be far more germane to the movie, considering Arwen would be unchanged, whereas Aragorn would be drastically younger. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

09-25-2008, 12:54 AM	#4
Diane C Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The other side of the rainbow! Posts: 22	Physically Viggo was perfect for the role of Aragorn, especially facially and the way he had his hair hang - exactly how I envisaged (and hoped) after reading the books. However, the only problem I had with Viggo was his voice/accent. It just wasn't all that commanding or powerful enough to be honest. For example there was the scene in ROTK where he tells the captain of the Corsair Ships "You may go no furher. You may not enter Gondor!" But it was delivered in such a feeble & washed-out way that I wasn't convinced this guy was going to the King of anything. The other example from the same film was the scene where he spoke to King Of The Dead first time around. The King says "The dead do not suffer the living", Aragorn replies with "You will suffer me!" But again the commanding booming delivery just wasn't there and kind of diminished the power of Aragorn in my eyes as much as I love Viggo __________________ *My Friends - You Bow To No One!"*

09-27-2008, 01:35 PM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	Well Viggo isn't really tall or dark enough to match the book description for me but he had such a strong physicality and was similar enough to Bean and Wenham to create the illusion of a shared heritage that I think the casting worked. However, this is the online version of an interview I read in the paper the other day which may be of relevance to this thread. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main...fmorten126.xml __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

12-04-2008, 10:43 PM	#7
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	I dunno. Just from material on the EEs and various interviews over the years, Viggo strikes me as a man of few words. I think that as a seasoned man of the business, he's not going to get his hopes up now about playing Aragorn again. He knows that tt's too early in the process, and anything could happen. He seemed to really love playing Aragorn once things got started. So I think he'd probably like to take another stab at the role, should it come up. Also, he may not want to come on too strong. Life in Hollywood is a lot of politics. And perhaps appearing a little "cool" might help him get a better deal with the role instead of just getting offered less than he could make because he's clearly excited. I don't know if Viggo is the kind of guy who is motivated by money or not, but he probably doesn't want to get gypped all the same. I think his response was appropriate. Also, maybe I'm in the minority, but I really liked him a lot as Aragorn. He looked right, and he had the right "feel" to him--earthy and a little bit dangerous...but also that there was more to him than met the eye. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

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09-29-2008, 01:30 PM	#6
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	He's very interesting, but not my picture of 'regal'. That article has me wondering if he will be in the movies or out. Only time will tell, I suppose.