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doug*platypus · 01-20-2003, 04:52 AM

I think Gabriel Byrne would make a great Fëanor. Cate Blanchett with a cameo for Galadriel, somewhere in the background of Menegroth. And I would definitely try to limit characters that were entirely CG. Special effects, lighting and perspective could be used for the Valar. Apart from the Ainulindäle, of course - but maybe I'd use astronomy footage for that. MovieSauron wasn't CG, and he was great.<P>Someone on <A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001594" TARGET=_blank>this</A> thread suggested Jennifer Connelly for Arwen, maybe she would make a good Lúthien. I'd say Elle Macpherson, but her acting isn't really up to scratch. Hugh Jackman is tough and handsome enough to be Beren. Harrison Ford as Manwë?? Jason Isaac (bad guy from The Patriot and Lucius Malfoy from HP2) as Thingol. Of course, you'd hope to find some talented unknowns that weren't too easily recognised as most stars are. Heath Ledger (A Knight's Tale) as Húrin. Liam Neeson as Tuor. I'll repost in list form once I have some more ideas. I wouldn't cast anyone from the LOTR movies unless their character could realistically be placed there.

01-20-2003, 04:52 AM	#10
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	I think Gabriel Byrne would make a great Fëanor. Cate Blanchett with a cameo for Galadriel, somewhere in the background of Menegroth. And I would definitely try to limit characters that were entirely CG. Special effects, lighting and perspective could be used for the Valar. Apart from the Ainulindäle, of course - but maybe I'd use astronomy footage for that. MovieSauron wasn't CG, and he was great.<P>Someone on <A HREF="http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001594" TARGET=_blank>this</A> thread suggested Jennifer Connelly for Arwen, maybe she would make a good Lúthien. I'd say Elle Macpherson, but her acting isn't really up to scratch. Hugh Jackman is tough and handsome enough to be Beren. Harrison Ford as Manwë?? Jason Isaac (bad guy from The Patriot and Lucius Malfoy from HP2) as Thingol. Of course, you'd hope to find some talented unknowns that weren't too easily recognised as most stars are. Heath Ledger (A Knight's Tale) as Húrin. Liam Neeson as Tuor. I'll repost in list form once I have some more ideas. I wouldn't cast anyone from the LOTR movies unless their character could realistically be placed there. __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.