Cast those "Other" Characters

[Anarion]

Originally Posted by DarkRose

I wouldn't have imagined Russell Crowe a Bombadil, Anarion! He seems too serious.

I think Robin Williams might be interesting as Bombadil.

Bombadil is regarded as an outsider by The Council, DARKROSE.
Mr. Williams does what's known as "character acting", very often satirical.
Russell Crowe has played outsiders in every role so far, except for the film The Insider, in which he plays a renegade of that stereotype.
He's a logical choice, or else Bombadil might seem comic.

[Garulf]

This was a big surprise for me, but I read in a magazine that Russell Crowe was one of the original candidates to play Aragorn! That would have been really weird partly because the fact that all of the actors are relatively unknown (to me) makes it all the more believable. Viggo is better, if only because it allowed Crowe to make Master and Commander (which is pretty good)

[Anarion]

Russell Crowe is also a native New Zealander.. LOTR there was filmed.

[Failivrin]

I thought Russell Crowe was Australian?

YES! Jude Law as Thranduil! That is one piece of inspired casting, Cibbwin!

For seom reason i see Gerard Butler as Beorn, but i'm not sure about it yet.

I think Romola Garai would make a rather good Goldberry, actually.

[Anarion]

Russell Crowe
7 April 1964
Wellington, North Island, New Zealand

[Kransha]

Well, I should probably state some of my own twisted opinions.

For Imrahil, a very noble individual, Prince of Dol Amroth, I might suggest Patrick Stewart, if he was a wee bit younger. Imrahil is Boromir's uncle, so I suppose he would be of certain age, though I don't know it exactly. He seems to have the regal, bold air about him that would be necessary for the elegant and stunning lord of the Knights of the Swan.

For Erkenbrand, who is generally wizened but still a warrior in his own right, someone like Daniel Day-Lewis I suppose. He seems a little rugged, but has a very experienced and powerful demeanor that could bring depth to the Master of the Westfold. He also has that earthy tone that is necessary for a horsemaster.

For Erkenbrand's nephew, Dunhere, I might be so bold as to suggest a younger Willem Defoe, who seems much more rugged and adventurous in contrast to his uncle. He could pull off that courageous horseman in my unprofessional opinion.

For Ghan-Buri-Ghan, quite possibly a miniaturized Robbie Coltrane, who could easily do that semi-hyper barbarity that Ghan posesses. Though he might be too regal, or quite simply too tall, he seems to fit the gait of a part like that.

Some more suggestions/concepts when my brain has settled.

[Aethelwine]

I found another picture of Glorfindel here.

I think he looks a lot better than on the former picture, don't you think?

Cheers mates!

Aethelwine.

[QUOTE=Failivrin]

YES! Jude Law as Thranduil! That is one piece of inspired casting, Cibbwin!

[QUOTE]

If I´d have a say I would certainly raise my hand in favour of Jude Law. All in doubt just have a look how great he might look:
http://www.henj.nl/Law.htm

If there ever is a Hobbit Movie PJ might also have to deal with the fact that Ian Holm is getting far too old to possibly be considered to play Bilbo again. First disaster for continuity! I have a suggestion that might suit his preference for comedians, though ...
Take a guess who hides behind the face of younger Bilbo?

[Lathriel]

Goldberry:Scarlet Johansen

I don't think Jude Law would do as Thranduil. Somehow I just can't picture him being the father of Legolas (Orlando Bloom)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I always pictured Beorn as Robbie Coltrane.

Kransha: Willem Defoe? I could never get his portrayal in The Boondock Saints out of my head long enough to imagine him as Rohirric. Dunhere would be forever standing in front of a bloody porch screaming "There was a fire fight!" I just can't see that working... I hate how past jobs ruin an actor for me.

As for Goldberry... I'm seeing a blonde Nicole Kidman. Go figure.

Originally Posted by Lathriel

Goldberry:Scarlet Johansen

I don't think Jude Law would do as Thranduil. Somehow I just can't picture him being the father of Legolas (Orlando Bloom)

Did you take a look at the drawing? I was wondering about Thranduil for a long time until I discovered that many features of their faces are very similar and could make them look like family. Sure - as humans they don´t differ enough to be father and son, but we are talking elf here?

Other new cast:
Feanor - Robbie Coltrane would be brilliant as Beorn, but as he already plays major part in Harry Potter we can consider him "burnt", I suppose. I would not have liked Ian to replace late Richard Harris either.
Only considering the faces I would like to push Stephen Fry foreward (he has done the HP audiobooks ....) : Looking at his face I see some bear features somehow. He also is quite tall I suppose.

Boromir - Alan Rickman would be one of the possible casts for the Master of Laketown, along with Tim Curry and a few of our other favourite film villains. He has the sneaky look of a corrupt merchant.

If we are brainstorming about the "Hobbit" here we are still left with 1 big problem: I doubt that Ian Holm will be suitable to play Bilbo again: So who might replace him? Any guesses?

I am working on a few renders of actors into Hobbit characters atm. Keep checking if you like: www.henj.nl