What actor would you envision in the role of....

[Elvellon]

Reading this thread (Can The Tolkien Estate ALWAYS Hold The Silmarillion Rights? ) gave me an Idea:

For the Tale of Beren and Luthien:
What actor would you envision in the role of
Beren?
Luthien?
“That Evil Elf?” (guess ;) )
Melian?
Finrod?

What do you think mooters?

[Shadowfax]

I don't even want to go there! It would break my heart if anyone ever attempted to make a Silmarillion movie, or even a movie of one of the tales, such as Beren and Luthien!

[Elvellon]

But that is not what I ask, I ‘m just curious whom people see as the actor/actress more “in character” with the Silmarillion’s characters.

[Ararax]

maby ewen megregor as beren
or hugh jackman as fenor being he could look like a posessed elf
elisha dukas as luthien cant act but shes hot
saah michelle gelalr as melian

[Lefty Scaevola]

Fabio as Finrod. :D

[Artanis]

*does quick google search to find out who the heck Fabio is*
OMG! :rolleyes: :p Noooo!

[Elvellon]

Nah, but he would be perfect for Grima, look at those rheumy eyes :D

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Heh heh heh...Fabio...:D

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Lefty Scaevola
Fabio as Finrod. :D Are you trying to get on my bad side Lefty?:p

[Silpion]

It would be hard to think of actors and actresses to play characters from The Silmarillion, just because in my mind the characters seem to be bigger than life. The only character I could come up with an actor for, is I thought of Joaquin Phoenix to play Feanor. He played Mel Gibson's brother Merrill in Signs and he was Commodus in Gladiator. To me, he's always had that angsty broody thing going on.

[Sheeana]

Try "Flabio" as Finrod. ;) Ooh! Ooh! Or Arnold Schwarzenegger as as Beren. :D

[Elvellon]

Yeah, I can see it now, Thingol demanding the Silmarils to allow Beren and Luthien marriage and Beren answering, “I’ll be back!” with a funny Austrian accent.

[Lefty Scaevola]

Well you have to take Fabio from a 'few' years ago.
http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/moochie/fabio.jpg

http://www.uiowa.edu/~c07s193/fabio.jpg

[Artanis]

ROTFL! He's reading Tolstoj! LOL! :D

[Lefty Scaevola]

Now if i were vain enough, I could have relabled the pic lefty.jpg.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Fabio just does not remind me of Finrod.:rolleyes:

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Oh, come on, SGH, you mean to tell me this (http://www.fabioifc.com/fabio/FAB_GIFS3/fabio_loincloth.gif) isn't how you picture Finrod? :p

[Sister Golden Hair]

Well, no, not exactly. Fabio is handsome, but he isn't Finrod. Finrod is, well, more handsome. There isn't anyone out there that can be Finrod.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

How about Brad Pitt then? ;)

Seriously, whom that you know of would you say is closest to your mental image of Finrod?

[Sister Golden Hair]

I don't know. I see Finrod as tall and blonde with beautiful eyes, but he has a boyish way and a baby face.

[Cee Cee]

I can't think of who could play Finrod, but I'd love the Sean Connery to be Illuvatar's voice!

[Sween]

Beren maybe that irish actor everone seems to like at the moment

Luthien- British actress called Kiera Knightly (shes so fit)

dunno know who could play the rest maybe jude law or sumone for finrod

[Baby-K]

Beren:

http://www.colinland.net/pictures/misc/misc09.jpg

Luthien:

http://www.salma.com/pics/pics/salma11.jpg

Finrod:

http://www.mostbeautifulman.com/mrAugust2002/travisfimmel.jpg (I think it sorta fit's SGH's description - he's a bit girlish for me though)

[Sween]

Originally posted by Baby-K
Beren:

http://www.colinland.net/pictures/misc/misc09.jpg

Luthien:

http://www.salma.com/pics/pics/salma11.jpg

Finrod:

http://www.mostbeautifulman.com/mrAugust2002/travisfimmel.jpg (I think it sorta fit's SGH's description - he's a bit girlish for me though)

never thought of Luthien as been Mexican but anyone that has seendesperado will admit Salma Hayek is dead fit :D !

Have to admit colin farrel is perfect for Beren just how i imgin him

[Baby-K]

never thought of Luthien as been Mexican but anyone that has seendesperado will admit Salma Hayek is dead fit

Yeah - I can't think of Luthien being a petite little insiped blonde - she needs some fire in her veins to keep Beren happy ;) (I loved lil Ms Hayek in From Dusk 'til Dawn too.............muchos hot)

Have to admit colin farrel is perfect for Beren just how i imgin him

It's him or http://www.joshhartnett.com/images/bw5.jpg for me any (or every) day of the week for me

[Sween]

Originally posted by Baby-K
It's him or http://www.joshhartnett.com/images/bw5.jpg for me any (or every) day of the week for me

Not Harnet! Hes just to pretty boyish. I mean colin looks like he could hurt you doesnt he? Beren i allways imigined been a bit rough round the edges probably why Luthien liked him so much. The thing about Beren and luthien i allways imigined Beren looking a lot like Aragorn so its a shame we could just cast Viggo in the role but that would be stupid

[Baby-K]

Yeah - Hartnet is a pretty boy, but any guy who can do wot he did with that flower in 40 Days & 40 Nights gets my vote! :D

[Sween]

she was facking it! speaking of 40 days and 40 nights the girl from that could do a job Shannon sosasman or summet is it? She very very pretty as well. Liked her in a Knights tale as well :D

[Baby-K]

Of course she was faking it, but it looked damned good fun (wouldn't mind to see him try).
Yeah, she's damned sexy & for a naughtier Luthien I'd also go for Asia Argento (the babe from XXX)

[Sween]

Originally posted by Baby-K
Of course she was faking it, but it looked damned good fun (wouldn't mind to see him try).
Yeah, she's damned sexy & for a naughtier Luthien I'd also go for Asia Argento (the babe from XXX)

why everyone like her shes dog rough that wasnt her in that red Bikini you know everyones mixed up on that!

[Baby-K]

Yeah well, maybe I just like her tattoo http://www.famosasya.com/foto_dia/tn/asia_argento.jpg :p

[Sister Golden Hair]

That's not too bad of a pic for Finrod, K. He does have that boyish quality that I see in Finrod. I like it better than Fabio.:)

[Falagar]

I've found Morgoth:
http://www.btinternet.com/%7Ee.veitch/images/crab_vader_blog.gif

[Sister Golden Hair]

Looks more like Ungoliant.

[Falagar]

Ah, but the Dark Lord could take many shapes for a while. I guess it may be his afternoon-shape.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Falagar
Ah, but the Dark Lord could take many shapes for a while. I guess it may be his afternoon-shape. Hmmm, maybe that's how Ungoliant reproduced.:)

[Falagar]

Yes, that would explain it ;)

[Lalaith]

Originally posted by Silpion
It would be hard to think of actors and actresses to play characters from The Silmarillion, just because in my mind the characters seem to be bigger than life. The only character I could come up with an actor for, is I thought of Joaquin Phoenix to play Feanor. He played Mel Gibson's brother Merrill in Signs and he was Commodus in Gladiator. To me, he's always had that angsty broody thing going on.
Thinking about that ..... that sounds like a good idea.

I would give Majandra Delfino the role of Luthien (she had black hair once and looked gorgeous).

[Willow Oran]

How about instead of thinking about movie Beren and Luthien we try to think live performance stage acting Beren and Luthien? I know a couple of my friends could probably pull it off. For beren I have this friend who's really tall and thin and has sort of shaggy dark hair. He's a really good actor and he does a lot of main male character parts. For luthien this girl I worked with when we did dracula, she's medium height and really thin with long black hair and she's absolutely gorgeous but still real looking. And she can sing too.

[Ñólendil]

I think Tom Cruise would make a great Fëanáro. He can do fell and fair.

[Sheeana]

No! *smack* *smack*

[Artanis]

Originally posted by Ñólendil
I think Tom Cruise would make a great Fëanáro. He can do fell and fair. Nooo! He's neither. Besides, he's to well-known. It has to be someone that doesn't associate to earlier movies.

[Ñólendil]

Tom Cruise can neither act fair, nor fell? What planet are you from? Tom Cruise can be wicked, he can be intense, he can be strong, he can be fiery. I think he's a great choice.

[Linaewen]

Originally posted by Ñólendil
Tom Cruise can neither act fair, nor fell? What planet are you from? Tom Cruise can be wicked, he can be intense, he can be strong, he can be fiery. I think he's a great choice.

But alas, can he be tall? :p

Isn't Fëanor supposed to have long hair? Has Tom Cruise ever had very long hair? I can't imagine it. Well, I can, but it doesn't look very nice in my imagination. ;)

[Artanis]

It's a matter of personal opinion. I'm unable to see TC as the fierce Fëanor. He just hasn't got 'it'.

[Ñólendil]

One doesn't need heighth and long hair to possess either in a movie. You can be made to appear over seven feet tall, and you can be given long hair.

[Sheeana]

Please tell me you're just being facetious. :rolleyes:

[Ñólendil]

No, I'm being honest. Cruise is a great actor, and I think he could play a great Feanáro.

[Sheeana]

But... How can someone with a big nose and a mono-brow be fair of face?

[Lefty Scaevola]

That is like asking how Cate Blanchet can play one of the 3 most beutifel women in the history of Middle Earth.

[Ñólendil]

Sheesh. Thank goodness I didn't tell you who I thought would make a good Manwë.

[azalea]

Who? Who? I'd like to know!:)

[Artanis]

Me too! Me too! :)

[Sheeana]

Originally posted by Ñólendil
Sheesh. Thank goodness I didn't tell you who I thought would make a good Manwë.

Lemme guess: John Travolta? :p

[Ñólendil]

Denzel Washington, if you must know. I have radical ideas, but I'm telling you, it'd work. Washington can get across the nobility and compassion of Manwë Súlimo, no problem. I can see him looking keenly down at Melkor, cast before his feet, and questioning him, and I can see him bursting into tears at the fiery words of Fëanáro, delivered by messenger. Go ahead, call me crazy.

[Sister Golden Hair]

crazy!;)

[azalea]

No, I can see it, although he seems young-looking to me.

[Athelwinde]

Morgoth= Bill Clinton
Ungoliant= Monika Lewinsky
Luthien= Jaylo
Beren= The guy Jaylo broke up with (what's his name?)
Eol= Fidel Castro (an isolated dude in an isolated place)

:D :D :D
Too bad these people aren't actors!

[galadriel]

Originally posted by Cee Cee
I can't think of who could play Finrod, but I'd love the Sean Connery to be Illuvatar's voice!
Hehe. You made me laugh out loud. Okay, so it was more of a high-pitched giggly thing....

[azalea]

I could see Alan Rickman in a good role -- maybe Turin? (How old was he supposed to be?)

[Attalus]

I wouldn't dare suggest anyone alive as Finrod, but Alan Ladd is pretty much as I picture him. Hm, for Luthien, how about Elizabeth Ashley? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3349071456#ebayphotohosting

[galadriel]

Originally posted by azalea
I could see Alan Rickman in a good role -- maybe Turin? (How old was he supposed to be?)
I think he's too old to play Turin. Though maybe a very young Alan Rickman could fit the role??? (I haven't seen him in anything older than "Sense and Sensibility", so I wouldn't know!)

I'm sure there's a role for him somewhere. His voice has definite Elven quality.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Attalus
I wouldn't dare suggest anyone alive as Finrod, but Alan Ladd is pretty much as I picture him. Hm, for Luthien, how about Elizabeth Ashley? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3349071456#ebayphotohosting You picture FF to look like Alan Ladd? OMG, Attalus, Alan ladd was handsome in his day, but he was a little squirt. Way to short to be Finrod.:D

[Attalus]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
You picture FF to look like Alan Ladd? OMG, Attalus, Alan ladd was handsome in his day, but he was a little squirt. Way to short to be Finrod.:D Hey, if Peter Jackson can make Ian McKellan look seven feet tall, he could make Alan Ladd look 6'3". :D

[Artanis]

This guy would be a perfect Beren:
Christer (http://content.nettavisen.no/ill/016443.jpeg)
Too bad he isn't an actor. :D

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Artanis
This guy would be a perfect Beren:
Christer (http://content.nettavisen.no/ill/016443.jpeg)
Too bad he isn't an actor. :D He reminds me more of your scruffy looking boyfriend, Beleg if he were clean shaven.:D

[Artanis]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
He reminds me more of your scruffy looking boyfriend, Beleg if he were clean shaven.:D No, my Beleg is fair-haired, and looking more grim. :p
Behave yourself, or I'll post a FF pic. :D

[Earniel]

I could imagine this guy in the role of Húrin: Jan Decleir (http://www.omroep.nl/teleac/sites/wat_sterren_vertellen/gfx/gfx_vervolgpagina/afl3_jan_decleir.jpg)

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Artanis

Behave yourself, or I'll post a FF pic. :D Oh goody! And it better not be ugly.:p

[Falagar]

I've found the perfect actor for Finrod (http://www.poster.net/mr-bean/mr-bean-mr-bean-4001130.jpg), he only needs to color his hair.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Falagar
I've found the perfect actor for Finrod (http://www.poster.net/mr-bean/mr-bean-mr-bean-4001130.jpg) Oh Falagar, that almost warrents a ban, but instead, I am on my way to your house to beat you up. That is sacrelegious. You should be ahamed of yourself. BAD BAD BAD!!!!!:p :mad: :mad: :D

[Falagar]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
Oh Falagar, that almost warrents a ban, but instead, I am on my way to your house to beat you up. That is sacreligious. You should be ahamed of yourself. BAD BAD BAD!!!!!:p :mad: :mad: :D
Eru, what have I done. :eek:

*arms himself with an elven sword and a picture of Atkinson with "Finrod" written in big, golden letters on it and hides behind his pillow*

[Sheeana]

Originally posted by Falagar
I've found the perfect actor for Finrod (http://www.poster.net/mr-bean/mr-bean-mr-bean-4001130.jpg), he only needs to color his hair.

Oh!! You're my new favourite person! Heehee. :D

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Sheeana
Oh!! You're my new favourite person! Heehee. :D Quiet you. I recall a post from awhile ago where you said that Finrod was one of your favorite characters. How two faced.:p

[Sheeana]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
Quiet you. I recall a post from awhile ago where you said that Finrod was one of your favorite characters. How two faced.:p

Yeah, and Rowan's one of my favourite comedians. It's ferpect! :p

[Sister Golden Hair]

:rolleyes:

[Keith K]

I think Rodney Dangerfield should play Celeborn (he never gets any respect) :rolleyes:

[Sheeana]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
:rolleyes:

yeah, right back at ya. :rolleyes:

[Artanis]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
Oh goody! And it better not be ugly. To avoid the fate of Falagar I'll take advice in your own words:
I see Finrod as tall and blonde with beautiful eyes, but he has a boyish way and a baby face.Baby face? It just has to be this guy: Ole Gunnar (http://www.autographseek.com/images/Ole-GUnnar%20Solskjaer.jpg)
:D

[Sister Golden Hair]

Ew, no. I like the pic that Baby K posted early in the thread.

[Sween]

Surly David Beckham would make a better Finrod (hes got there hair) and Posh could be Luthien :p

If that ever happened i think Tolkien would rise from the grave and take vengance :D

[Artanis]

Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
Ew, no. Well he's tall and blond and has a boyish look, hasn't he? :p

Edit: Just saw Baby-K's picture. Pretty!

[galadriel]

Originally posted by Artanis
This guy would be a perfect Beren:
Christer (http://content.nettavisen.no/ill/016443.jpeg)
Too bad he isn't an actor. :D
I muchly approve. :D

[Artanis]

Johnny Depp could be Túrin, or Fëanor.

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Morgoth---Dennis Hopper

Turin Turambar and Beleg Strongbow---The Sean Connery, Michael Caine of "The Man Who Would Be King"

Eol---Ray Liotta

[Aden]

I really don't want to think about it. I don't want to see that book becoming a movie. It's nearly impossible to find the appropriate actors for the roles of such characters as Fingolfin, Finrod, Glorfindel, etc.

[Finrod Felagund]

Alright, If I had to choose some:

Hurin: Liam Neeson
Huor: Sean Bean
Morwen: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Finrod: Brad Pitt (He's boyish enough)
Beren: Russel Crowe
Eol: Alan Rickman
Maeglin: Tim Robbins


I can see Morgan Freeman in a good role as well.


i've created a thread for our final cast choices, so we don't have to scroll around. I think we should vote for the ones we like here, and I'll post them there. please indulge my current choices. :D

[Sheeana]

Juliette Binoche would definately make a good Luthien.

http://www.btinternet.com/~phil_johnson/binoche.jpg
http://images.toronto.com/feature/12522/juliette-binoche_400.jpg

[Finrod Felagund]

Very good, but i still dunno, she's supposed to be the "springtime" of the elven people. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHRRRRGHH! So difficult!

[galadriel]

Originally posted by Finrod Felagund
Very good, but i still dunno, she's supposed to be the "springtime" of the elven people. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHRRRRGHH! So difficult!
I agree; she *could* work, but she's a bit too old. If they ever made - God forbid! - Morgoth's Ring: The Movie, I can see her as a great Andreth. Possibly too young for *that* role, but she has a look of great wisdom to her.

[brownjenkins]

how about Ben Affleck as Beren and Kate Beckinsale as Luthien (Pearl Harbor reunion)... and please leave out jlo

[Starr Polish]

Originally posted by Ñólendil
I think Tom Cruise would make a great Fëanáro. He can do fell and fair.

Hehe...I agree. And yes, Tom Cruise can pull off long hair. Go see Interview with a Vampire. Not bad, not bad...

[Falagar]

Nah, Cruise could be Fingolfin. Depp for the Fëanáro!

[Starr Polish]

Ah yes, Fingolfin. I can definitely see that.

[Falagar]

What would be really fun is Mark Hammilton as Fingolfin and James Earl Jones/David Prowse as Morgoth.

"Fingolfin...I am your father!"

That's a whole new subplot for Jackson (assuming he makes the film) to play with!

[Artanis]

You've got such disturbing ideas ... :rolleyes: :p

[Falagar]

Originally posted by Artanis
You've got such disturbing ideas ... :rolleyes: :p
That's because I have a disturbed mind. ;)

[Fat middle]

Originally posted by Sheeana
Juliette Binoche would definately make a good Luthien.

http://www.btinternet.com/~phil_johnson/binoche.jpg
http://images.toronto.com/feature/12522/juliette-binoche_400.jpg

Madeleine Stowe would be still better

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/stowe.jsrpages/scans/stowe/stowe2c.jpg

[Artanis]

Originally posted by Fat middle
Madeleine Stowe would be still be betterPretty, but I think Binoche was better.

I'd like to have Jude Law in, but don't know where to put him. :rolleyes:

[Finrod Felagund]

ZHmmm...I can't see cruise as Fingolfin...maybe Finarfin?

[Khamûl]

Wow, this is my first post in this forum in a while...

I just dropped in to say that James Earl Jones should be the voice of Iluvatar.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Originally posted by Khamûl
Wow, this is my first post in this forum in a while...

I just dropped in to say that James Earl Jones should be the voice of Iluvatar. No. He's too associated with Darth Vader and evil characters. Iluvatar should have a pleasant sounding voice, but a voice that sounds commanding.

[Sminty_Smeagol]

I'm pretty sure we have an old Noah's Ark film with him as the voice of god....

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Originally posted by Khamul
I just dropped in to say that James Earl Jones should be the voice of Iluvatar.
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Originally posted by Sister Golden Hair
No. He's too associated with Darth Vader and evil characters.
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And even worse, the tabloid (well, one of them ) network of the air CNN. :D

Anyway, doesn't JEJ carry good vibes from his character in 'Field Of Dreams?"