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Date Posted: 19:56:03 08/03/00 Thu
Author: steve
Subject: casting for the fellowship of the ring...
In reply to: CRACKpot 's message, "Re: what are your favorite movies?" on 13:44:18 08/03/00 Thu

the first part in a trilogy that inspired 4 led zeppelin songs...as a book, the fellowship of the ring sold over 50 million copies in 25 languages(note I am extreamly pleased with the choices for saurmen, gandalf, and gadriel):

As previously announced, Elijah Wood (Deep Impact, The War) stars as Frodo, a young hobbit who, by inheriting a seemingly innocent magic ring, finds himself launched on a perilous quest to save all of Middle Earth from encroaching evil.

Other members of the cast include Sean Astin as Sam Gamgee, Frodo's most faithful friend. Astin gained early attention for his starring role in The Goonies and has since appeared in numerous films and TV productions, including Bulworth, Courage Under Fire, Rudy and Memphis Belle. He was nominated for an OscarŽ for the short film Kangaroo Court, which he directed and produced.

Sean Bean stars as Boromir, a human and the hot-blooded elder son of the ruler of the kingdom of Gondor. The rugged English actor has appeared in Ronin, GoldenEye, Patriot Games and The Field, among other films, and starred in the title role of Sharpe's Waterloo, Sharpe's Justice and the many other installments in the Sharpe series based on Bernard Cornwell's novels.

Cate Blanchett stars as the elf Galadriel, the wise visionary queen of Lorien. For her performance in the title role of Elizabeth last year, the Australian actress won the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards as well as an OscarŽ nomination. She has also been lauded for her performances in such films as An Ideal Husband, Thank God He Met Lizzie, and Oscar and Lucinda.

Orlando Bloom stars as Legolas, a valiant elf who joins Frodo on his quest. Bloom has just graduated from Guildhall and has appeared in the television production Midsomer Murders.

Billy Boyd stars as Pippin, a young hobbit and close friend of Frodo who accompanies him on his mission to destroy the magic ring. He has appeared in the TV miniseries Coming Soon and the feature Urban Ghost Story.

Brad Dourif stars as Wormtongue, the manipulative adviser to King Theodon and a pawn of the evil wizard Saruman. Since making his film debut in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, for which he earned an Academy AwardŽ nomination, a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award, Dourif has appeared in over 40 films. Among these are Ragtime, Wise Blood, Blue Velvet, Alien Resurrection and all four of the Chucky movies, in which he provided the voice of Chucky.

Sir Ian Holm stars as the hobbit Bilbo, Frodo's cousin and the original bearer of the magic ring. One of Britain's most distinguished actors, Sir Ian received BAFTA Awards for Chariots of Fire and The Bofors Gun. His many other credits include The Match, eXistenZ, King Lear, The Sweet Hereafter, The Madness of King George, Hamlet, Brazil, Greystoke and Alien. He also earned a Tony Award for his performance in Moonlight, and in 1989 he was awarded the CBE (Commander of the British Empire).

Christopher Lee stars as Saruman, the chief of all wizards who hopes to snare the magic ring for himself. During a career spanning five decades, Lee has appeared in dozens of film and television productions. Recently, he starred in the title role of Jinnah, the story of Pakistan's founder. Other films include Tim Burton's upcoming Sleepy Hollow, Police Academy: Mission to Moscow, The Man With the Golden Gun, The Three Musketeers, The Wicker Man, the classic 1959 production of The Mummy and numerous horror films.

Sir Ian McKellen stars as the wise wizard Gandalf, who is Frodo's mentor and protector. Sir Ian, who was knighted for his contributions to the performing arts, recently starred in Gods and Monsters, for which he received many awards and an OscarŽ nomination. His screen successes include Apt Pupil, Scandal, And the Band Played On (Emmy nomination and CableACE Award), Cold Comfort Farm, Rasputin (Golden Globe Award), Richard III, Bent and Swept From the Sea. He has had a stellar career on stage in England and the U.S., and received the Tony Award for his role in Amadeus.

Dominic Monaghan stars as Merry, a mischievous young hobbit who accompanies Frodo on his dangerous quest. Monaghan has appeared in a number of theatrical and television productions, including the BBC series Hetty Wainthrop Investigates, with Patricia Routledge. He has also appeared in the film Boomer, directed by David Drury.

John Rhys-Davies stars as Gimli, who represents the dwarves in the Fellowship of the Ring. One of the busiest actors, Rhys-Davis has been seen in television productions ranging from Shogun to Sliders and in films ranging from the three Indiana Jones films to The Great White Hype. A few of his other credits include the miniseries War and Remembrance, Noble House and Reilly: Ace of Spies, and the films The Living Daylights and Victor/Victoria.

Stuart Townsend stars as Aragorn, a human raised by elves and the rightful king of Gondor. The Dublin native appeared on stage before making his film debut in Trojan Eddie, with Richard Harris and Stephen Rea. Other film credits include Under the Skin, Shooting Fish, Resurrection Man and Wonderland.

Liv Tyler stars as Arwen, a young elf warrior and princess who is prepared to give up her immortality for love of Aragorn. Tyler recently starred in Cookie's Fortune, Plunkett & MaCleaneand Onegin. The former teenage model has also starred in Armageddon, Inventing the Abbotts and Stealing Beauty, among others.

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