Oh for the love of...
If romance MUST be incorporated into The Hobbit, than limit it to perhaps some innocent frolicking at Elven parties in the woods. You can have all of the touching parting shots you desire, as the villiagers prepare to go off and kill stuff. "I'll miss you, be careful." and all of that. You could have some innocent flirting in taverns along the way, or ANYTHING like that, but for Pete's sake, don't add romance where it doesn't belong.
Aragorn was TEN. A cameo, perhaps, of him with Elrond when the party arrives in Rivendell. "Run along, Estel." That sort of thing. No premature aging; Arwen wasn't even around at this point.
For Beorn, I fully agree with the Robbie Coltrane idea. He is the only man for the job. Although I can see where this wouldn't be a good idea, as I really liked the idea of using generally unknown actors in LotR.
Other recommended cameos are these: include Legolas, but not as a big role. Have him enjoying himself at a nice woodland party. Or he could be the one in charge of the Dwarves when they're captive. I would laugh a lot if he was one of the drunken guards. Saruman: I love the idea of including the sacking of Dol Guldur. Shots of the White Council would not only explain where Gandalf takes off to, but it would be a nice gift to 'Rings fans to see Galadriel and Co. in their pre-War of the Ring days. Gimli absolutely must make an appearance. That's just one of those things. The Sackville-Bagginses. I'll be horrified (although not much surprised) if Bilbo's homecoming is left out.
Andy Serkis IS Gollum, correct?
And for my last (and the only unserious part of this post) comment: If they don't include the song "Tra la la lally", I will be very put out. I fully think that Glorfindel should make an appearance singing it in the trees.
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