Tons o' Hobbit News - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Sir Kohran · 05-25-2008, 05:15 PM

I can't say I'm happy about Aragorn returning as an adult - the whole point of the original book was that the central 'hero' is not a sword-swinging champion but a small hobbit. Also, I don't know how they'll fit him in - Aragorn was a big character in the LOTR films and for him to be included in TH in the same style will require some pretty big alterations to the story (as if Aragorn being an adult wasn't already).

That said, him being there as a child is a good idea.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 05-25-2008, 07:06 PM

I guess I'm not the only one who thought the wargs could be given a different treatment.

And it is encouraging to find that GDT is concerned with staying faithful to the book. But that said, I leave you with the following I heard recently...

Quote:

"No two persons ever read the same book." ~Edmund Wilson

Now that is something to keep in mind!

Thinlómien · 05-26-2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guillermo del Toro

Tolkien wrote 13 dwarves and I intend to use 13 dwarves. I am, in fact, thrilled to keep them all and have them be distinguishable and affecting as characters. Much of the drama and emotion in the last third of the book and film will come from them.

I am so relieved.

This might interest many people:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gullermo del Toro

Therefore what can be saidis: Unequivocally, every single actor that originated a role in the Trilogy will be asked to participate and reprise it. If Health, availability or willigness become obstacles – and only in that case recasting would be considered.

skip spence · 05-26-2008, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Kohran

I can't say I'm happy about Aragorn returning as an adult - the whole point of the original book was that the central 'hero' is not a sword-swinging champion but a small hobbit. Also, I don't know how they'll fit him in - Aragorn was a big character in the LOTR films and for him to be included in TH in the same style will require some pretty big alterations to the story (as if Aragorn being an adult wasn't already).

That said, him being there as a child is a good idea.

Bear in mind that the two ME movies will be filmed together. The return of Viggo doesn't nessesarly mean he will feature in The Hobbit and I don't think he will either. The character Aragorn as a young adult will however certainly feature heavily in the second "bridge"-movie.

Sauron the White · 05-26-2008, 08:48 AM

I think that is right. Aragorn is not involved in HOBBIT and if you go by what Del Toro said, probably will not be in the film. I do see him playing a major role in the Gollum story in film 2. And depending on negotiations with Orlando Bloom, I would see a major role for him also. With the character of Legolas, there is no age problem. And since he is a Prince of Mirkwood, he is right in the thick of the action regarding the Necromancer and Dol Guldur. For Legolas to not be involved in such a major event right in his own backyard, seems to defy common sense. However, Bloom is the one actor who really broke out after the LOTR pics in terms of box office appeal and increase in his per picture price. It certainly did not hurt him to be a major player in the other major box office bonanza - the PIRATES trilogy. So Bloom is in the drivers seat and it would not surprise me to see his agent ask for Tom Cruise like wages. The script will probably not even be seriously attempted until the question of which actors they have on board is resolved.

Kuruharan · 05-26-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

The script will probably not even be seriously attempted until the question of which actors they have on board is resolved.

I agree. They said that they'd cast people after the script is done, but I think it is the other way around.

I'm probably the only one who finds the inclusion of John Howe and Alan Lee to be depressing.

Gwathagor · 05-27-2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuruharan

I'm probably the only one who finds the inclusion of John Howe and Alan Lee to be depressing.

Probably.

Though Nasmith easily has the best landscapes.

05-25-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
Sir Kohran Wight Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England, UK Posts: 178	I can't say I'm happy about Aragorn returning as an adult - the whole point of the original book was that the central 'hero' is not a sword-swinging champion but a small hobbit. Also, I don't know how they'll fit him in - Aragorn was a big character in the LOTR films and for him to be included in TH in the same style will require some pretty big alterations to the story (as if Aragorn being an adult wasn't already). That said, him being there as a child is a good idea. __________________ 'Dangerous!' cried Gandalf. 'And so am I, very dangerous: more dangerous than anything you will ever meet, unless you are brought alive before the seat of the Dark Lord.'

05-26-2008, 08:48 AM	#5
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	I think that is right. Aragorn is not involved in HOBBIT and if you go by what Del Toro said, probably will not be in the film. I do see him playing a major role in the Gollum story in film 2. And depending on negotiations with Orlando Bloom, I would see a major role for him also. With the character of Legolas, there is no age problem. And since he is a Prince of Mirkwood, he is right in the thick of the action regarding the Necromancer and Dol Guldur. For Legolas to not be involved in such a major event right in his own backyard, seems to defy common sense. However, Bloom is the one actor who really broke out after the LOTR pics in terms of box office appeal and increase in his per picture price. It certainly did not hurt him to be a major player in the other major box office bonanza - the PIRATES trilogy. So Bloom is in the drivers seat and it would not surprise me to see his agent ask for Tom Cruise like wages. The script will probably not even be seriously attempted until the question of which actors they have on board is resolved.