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

Lalaith · 06-28-2008, 10:49 AM

Andie MacDowell as Luthien.

Mary-Sue - bring it on!

Morthoron · 06-28-2008, 10:53 AM

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Andie MacDowell as Luthien.

Then you can have Hugh Grant as Beren, and they can reprise their roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as Elrond and Elros.

Lindale · 06-28-2008, 10:23 PM

Maybe Nathan Lane and Lee Evans for I don't know, Maglor and Maedhros or Elrond and Elros. No, wait, Maglor and Maedhros, it'll be perfect during the scene where they'll decide on attacking Eonwe's camp!

Lalaith · 06-29-2008, 10:50 AM

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Then you can have Hugh Grant as Beren, and they can reprise their roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Excellent scheme, Morthoron. And Rowan Atkinson as Curufin....

Nerwen · 06-29-2008, 08:42 PM

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Excellent scheme, Morthoron. And Rowan Atkinson as Curufin....

Oh, nice choice, Lalaith! I was just wondering who would make a good Curufin.

Lush · 06-30-2008, 01:49 AM

The immortal genius of Charlie Sheen cannot be overlooked. Excellent suggestions have been made for Beren (Keanu "Whoa" Reeves is truly priceless), but Charlie must make at least a cameo somewhere (Barahir? Hmmm). I actually have a soft spot for Sheen, but he would be spectacularly awful in such a film.

There is also Madonna to consider. I can't imagine any movie being complete without her... skillz. I think she's Queen of Pop and all, but the acting, dear God, the acting.

She'd do well as a matriarchal Melian type. *dum dum dum*

Nerwen · 06-30-2008, 10:26 AM

So much talent, so few roles...

What parts haven't we cast yet? I'd hate to think of any of these gifted actors missing out.

Bêthberry · 06-30-2008, 06:54 PM

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And Rowan Atkinson as Curufin....

Oh dear, but which Rowan Atkinson? The Blackadder? Mr. Bean? Perhaps we could double cast him where Tolkien has mirror characters, such as Turin/Tuor or Hurin/Huor or Elwing and Elros.

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There is only one man who can imbue the films with the type of screen magic by which all classics are judged: George Lucas...

Oh the poor dear man! What ever would he do without the opportunity to stage a drag/speed racing scene? Maybe have eagles buzz one of towers?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-30-2008, 07:58 PM

How about Rowan Atkinson as Ulmo? Just think, Mr. Bean one of the Valar!

Rune Son of Bjarne · 07-01-2008, 06:34 AM

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Oh dear, but which Rowan Atkinson? The Blackadder? Mr. Bean? Perhaps we could double cast him where Tolkien has mirror characters, such as Turin/Tuor or Hurin/Huor or Elwing and Elros.

I think he should play the charachter as he did the late Blackadder (WWI), it would be truly awful. If he did it as Mr. Bean it would just get too absurd and kind of funny.

It is all about making the silmarillion with bad casting, not turning the silmarillion into a comedy.

Bêthberry · 07-01-2008, 06:02 PM

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I think he should play the charachter as he did the late Blackadder (WWI), it would be truly awful. If he did it as Mr. Bean it would just get too absurd and kind of funny.

It is all about making the silmarillion with bad casting, not turning the silmarillion into a comedy.

You appear to have more faith in Atkinson's ability to steal scenes from the rest of this miscast crew than I do.

(Of course, come to think of it, he does have talent.)

Has anyone cast William Shatner yet?

06-28-2008, 10:49 AM	#1
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Andie MacDowell as Luthien. Mary-Sue - bring it on! __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

06-28-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	Maybe Nathan Lane and Lee Evans for I don't know, Maglor and Maedhros or Elrond and Elros. No, wait, Maglor and Maedhros, it'll be perfect during the scene where they'll decide on attacking Eonwe's camp! __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

06-30-2008, 01:49 AM	#6
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	The immortal genius of Charlie Sheen cannot be overlooked. Excellent suggestions have been made for Beren (Keanu "Whoa" Reeves is truly priceless), but Charlie must make at least a cameo somewhere (Barahir? Hmmm). I actually have a soft spot for Sheen, but he would be spectacularly awful in such a film. There is also Madonna to consider. I can't imagine any movie being complete without her... skillz. I think she's Queen of Pop and all, but the acting, dear God, the acting. She'd do well as a matriarchal Melian type. dum dum dum __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~ Last edited by Lush; 06-30-2008 at 01:55 AM.

06-30-2008, 10:26 AM	#7
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	So much talent, so few roles... What parts haven't we cast yet? I'd hate to think of any of these gifted actors missing out. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

06-30-2008, 07:58 PM	#9
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	How about Rowan Atkinson as Ulmo? Just think, Mr. Bean one of the Valar! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.