Let's not cast the Silmarillion - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Diamond18 · 06-26-2008, 02:37 PM

All this talk about wooden acting forces me to comment:

We are talking about The Silmarillion, yes?

...do I really have to say it? Okay I will. The Silmarillion is all about the woodenness. All these "stoic" actors would be absolutely perfect for such a book.

I was all ready to jump around screaming "Keira Knightley!" but then Oddwen stole my thunder.

I must now go pout.

Okay, I'm back.

I think Richard Dreyfuss should play Eru and we could rename the story "Mr. Iluvatar's Opus."

Also, Johnny Depp should play Beren, as this would provide him a wonderful opportunity to play yet another character with "hand" in his surname.

Hayden Christiensen really needs to play Turin Turambar. Not Feanor. Come on, think about it! It would be "perfect."

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 06-26-2008, 02:55 PM

I suppose one could always wander from the realm of wooden to the absurd, and cast Jim Carrey as Namo. That would be one VERY strange pronouncement of the Doom of the Noldor...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-26-2008, 03:40 PM

We totally need to cast Jim Carrey in the Sil, he would totally ruin it!

Oddwen · 06-26-2008, 06:17 PM

As I was going to work today I nearly shouted "Tom Hanks as Tulkas!" D:

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Oddwen– are you a mind-reader? I was just about to suggest that!

Curses, my secret is out. *twiddles moustache*

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Here is my Nightmare on Middle Earth Sil cast list:
Nicholas Cage as Feanor.

That would be even scarier than Haaaaay-den. Because with Nicolas Cage, he would read all kinds of things into the character of Feanor, and you can tell from his performance that he thinks that he improved on the existing character. Mwa ha ha.

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Hayden Christiensen really needs to play Turin Turambar. Not Feanor. Come on, think about it! It would be "perfect."

Hmm, Hayden & Paris...what a horrible thought.

And with Orli as Beleg, and Jack Black as Mim? Let's cast...The Rock as Thingol, and I must agree with Cameron Diaz as Melian...that would indeed be a mess.

We can cast Dakota Fanning as the character of Lalaith. (not the Downer

), Shia LaBouf as Hurin, and Morwen...hmm, no ideas are forthcoming for her...

Diamond18 · 06-26-2008, 10:59 PM

Yes, Shia and Dakota must be in this movie. They must be in ALL MOVIES!

Can we find a role for Abigail Breslin as well?

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-27-2008, 08:02 AM

Eru Ilúvatar: Oddwen the Mad

Mithalwen · 06-27-2008, 10:39 AM

Morwen would have to be played by someone irredeemably upbeat and perky.

I suggest Reece Witherspoon.

Oddwen · 06-27-2008, 11:46 AM

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Can we find a role for Abigail Breslin as well?

She's getting older...she could play Elwing safely. And that means that Spencer Breslin could play her two lost brothers. We can complete that ensemble with John Goodman as Earendil.

Hayley Joel Osment should play Aule.

And words fail me when I try to express my desire to see Christopher Walken as Ungoliant.

06-26-2008, 02:37 PM	#1
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	All this talk about wooden acting forces me to comment: We are talking about The Silmarillion, yes? ...do I really have to say it? Okay I will. The Silmarillion is all about the woodenness. All these "stoic" actors would be absolutely perfect for such a book. I was all ready to jump around screaming "Keira Knightley!" but then Oddwen stole my thunder. I must now go pout. Okay, I'm back. I think Richard Dreyfuss should play Eru and we could rename the story "Mr. Iluvatar's Opus." Also, Johnny Depp should play Beren, as this would provide him a wonderful opportunity to play yet another character with "hand" in his surname. Hayden Christiensen really needs to play Turin Turambar. Not Feanor. Come on, think about it! It would be "perfect." __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

06-26-2008, 02:55 PM	#2
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	I suppose one could always wander from the realm of wooden to the absurd, and cast Jim Carrey as Namo. That would be one VERY strange pronouncement of the Doom of the Noldor... __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

06-26-2008, 03:40 PM	#3
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	We totally need to cast Jim Carrey in the Sil, he would totally ruin it! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

06-26-2008, 10:59 PM	#5
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Yes, Shia and Dakota must be in this movie. They must be in ALL MOVIES! Can we find a role for Abigail Breslin as well? __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

06-27-2008, 08:02 AM	#6
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	And the nomination for the best deity goes to . . . Eru Ilúvatar: Oddwen the Mad __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good... Last edited by Nilpaurion Felagund; 06-27-2008 at 08:07 AM.

06-27-2008, 10:39 AM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Morwen would have to be played by someone irredeemably upbeat and perky. I suggest Reece Witherspoon. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace