Where's Eowyn? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 08-03-2005, 07:02 AM

I mean, with all the females in the book...

It seems very strange to me. She is one of the most interesting characters in the entire story.

Kath · 08-03-2005, 07:26 AM

It does seem strange. She is a strong female character and this is quite a popular theme in things these days. Just look at shows like Buffy or books by the likes of people such as Tamora Pierce. It almost seems to alienate part of an audience, but then it could just be an honest mistake.

Lalwendë · 08-03-2005, 12:41 PM

I think in regard to Eowyn's 'marketing' in the films, she may have received less publicity due to the machinations of agents. Firstly, Liv Tyler and Cate Blanchett are much bigger stars than Miranda Otto, so their agents would have carried more muscle in getting their clients better publicity. And I can imagine that Miranda Otto's agent may not have been as powerful as the agents of Liv and Cate. Certainly the character of Eowyn is very marketable, so I think that may be the answer in regard to the films?

Boromir88 · 08-03-2005, 02:14 PM

This does seem a bit odd. I would doubt (although I admit I don't know) that the role of Eowyn would be scrapped in the Musical. I think it more as the author of the article just looked passed her.

I read and write a lot of reviews on IMDB and when mentioning characters only the most stand-out or important ones usually get mentioned. Meaning a lot of people get overlooked, some important roles aren't even mentioned.

Usually the main hero/heroine and the villain are talked about. Other supporting roles are briefly mentioned (if at all). I think this is what happened in the case with Eowyn, it would be strangely odd if they completely scrapped her in the musical.

Kath · 08-03-2005, 03:39 PM

Just as a thought is it possible that they haven't cast her yet?

Encaitare · 08-03-2005, 06:20 PM

I don't know that Eowyn has been overlooked the whole way through; I bought a fantasy movie magazine a while ago that had a really great 3 or 4 page article all about her.

08-03-2005, 07:02 AM	#1
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I mean, with all the females in the book... It seems very strange to me. She is one of the most interesting characters in the entire story. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

08-03-2005, 07:26 AM	#2
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	It does seem strange. She is a strong female character and this is quite a popular theme in things these days. Just look at shows like Buffy or books by the likes of people such as Tamora Pierce. It almost seems to alienate part of an audience, but then it could just be an honest mistake. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

08-03-2005, 12:41 PM	#3
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I think in regard to Eowyn's 'marketing' in the films, she may have received less publicity due to the machinations of agents. Firstly, Liv Tyler and Cate Blanchett are much bigger stars than Miranda Otto, so their agents would have carried more muscle in getting their clients better publicity. And I can imagine that Miranda Otto's agent may not have been as powerful as the agents of Liv and Cate. Certainly the character of Eowyn is very marketable, so I think that may be the answer in regard to the films? __________________ Gordon's alive!

08-03-2005, 02:14 PM	#4
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	This does seem a bit odd. I would doubt (although I admit I don't know) that the role of Eowyn would be scrapped in the Musical. I think it more as the author of the article just looked passed her. I read and write a lot of reviews on IMDB and when mentioning characters only the most stand-out or important ones usually get mentioned. Meaning a lot of people get overlooked, some important roles aren't even mentioned. Usually the main hero/heroine and the villain are talked about. Other supporting roles are briefly mentioned (if at all). I think this is what happened in the case with Eowyn, it would be strangely odd if they completely scrapped her in the musical. __________________ Fenris Penguin

08-03-2005, 03:39 PM	#5
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Just as a thought is it possible that they haven't cast her yet? __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

08-03-2005, 06:20 PM	#6
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I don't know that Eowyn has been overlooked the whole way through; I bought a fantasy movie magazine a while ago that had a really great 3 or 4 page article all about her.