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Which returning character from LotR



Ring-Bearer
Rivendell


Oct 7 2012, 4:51am


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Which returning character from LotR
... Are you looking forward to seeing in The Hobbit?
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RoseCotton
Lorien


Oct 7 2012, 6:28am


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Tom Bombadil. //
 


JWPlatt
Grey Havens


Oct 7 2012, 6:29am


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Bree Gatekeeper
 


DanielLB
Immortal


Oct 7 2012, 8:51am


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Jar Jar Binks /
 

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burgahobbit
Rohan


Oct 7 2012, 12:26pm


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Ian Holm as Bilbo! //
 


Radagast-Aiwendil
Gondor


Oct 7 2012, 9:29pm


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Albus Dumbledore!
Seriously though, I would struggle to watch most of The Hobbit if it wasn't for the Gandalf that I know and love returning (i.e. Ian McKellen). He was the high point of FOTR and much of ROTK, and I'm hoping that he will be just as memorable in The Hobbit films (he is after all playing the more interesting of the two Gandalfs).
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Ring-Bearer
Rivendell


Oct 9 2012, 4:35am


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Ian McKellen is Gandalf...
... In this world, anyway. But yes, he portrayed Gandalf perfectly in LotR, and I am definitely looking forward to seeing him in The Hobbit. Tom Bobmadil is an interesting idea, but unfortunately I doubt that he will be in The Hobbit... Still, you never know. That would be great Smile
'What are we holding on to, Sam?'
'There's good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for!'

'I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!'


malickfan
Gondor

Oct 9 2012, 12:18pm


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The Two Ian's...
...Because they are great actors, plus Sir Christopher Lee as Saruman (one of my fave actors) and Michael Elroy as Cirdan (you never know...).

It would also be nice to see Barliman Butterbur's grandfather (not a returning character but still a similar character) played by the same person from FOTR serving the dwarves if they cross through Bree.

A cameo from Aragorn (i.e. 30 seconds) I wouldn't mind as long as he dosen't have anything to do with the plot.
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Ring-Bearer
Rivendell


Oct 9 2012, 2:36pm


Views: 510
Agreed
The Aragorn cameo isn't a bad idea, and I agree that he shouldn't have anything to do with the plot.
I'm looking forward to see which Bagginses will play a part in the film. (Sackville-Bagginses, Older Bilbo, Frodo, Drogo and Primula...)
'What are we holding on to, Sam?'
'There's good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for!'

'I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!'


DanielLB
Immortal


Oct 9 2012, 3:06pm


Views: 436
2 more for the list (spoilers)
In Reply To
The Aragorn cameo isn't a bad idea, and I agree that he shouldn't have anything to do with the plot.
I'm looking forward to see which Bagginses will play a part in the film. (Sackville-Bagginses, Older Bilbo, Frodo, Drogo and Primula...)
Hob Gammidge and the Old Took. I'm looking forward to seeing how they fit in. Although, they're not Baggins', or in the trilogy. Wink

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Patty
Immortal


Oct 9 2012, 3:14pm


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Ding, ding, ding. Here's my answer, too, so it must be right./
 
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Ring-Bearer
Rivendell


Oct 9 2012, 3:15pm


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Thanks for sharing!
More for us to look forward to Wink
'What are we holding on to, Sam?'
'There's good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for!'

'I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!'


diedye
Grey Havens


Oct 9 2012, 6:03pm


Views: 458
Figwit!....
Evil

Actually, Saruman...after being cut from ROTK, it would be great to see him back again.... and I'm glad to see the elves again (although I'm not too crazy about Evangeline Lilly being in it... somehow I get the feeling she's gonna be all "ninja chick", which will be like "Surfin' Leggy" all over again... Unimpressed ).


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Escapist
Gondor


Oct 10 2012, 5:02pm


Views: 470
I think
they could have done more with a frame between old Bilbo (Ian) and Frodo (Elijah) - but I realize that I brought up that idea well past the time for that level of restructuring and extra filming at extensive of a level was possible.
I also realize that this very different structuring could set the movies apart from FOTR in an awkward way - making them as very distinct (however, I would argue that it would fit the unique "narrator voice" element nicely).
This kind of framing could open the door to any possibility ... even Aragorn (Viggo) (who was shown in Rivendell debating bits of writing with Bilbo)

That being said, I am looking forward to seeing a bit of them both and am happy that Gandalf is in it again. I think having the good LOTR elves like Elrond, Galadriel, and Legolas was a good move.


Donry
Tol Eressea


Oct 13 2012, 3:04am


Views: 687
Bilbo
cause I like that guy so much.
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