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Peter Jackson’s ambitiousLord of the Ringstrilogy, an eight-year cinematic undertaking.
The expansive universe inevitably madeLord of the Ringsa big-budget franchiseoverall.
With a vast cast of central and peripheral characters,the casting process was a monumental challenge.
The journey from initial casting wish lists to the final selection was fraught with twists and turns.
But one actor was actually cast before Aragorn joined the lineup - Stuart Townsend.
However, this casting proved short-lived (perWayback Machine).
It was recognized that his delivery of Aragorn’s powerful speeches would have lacked the necessary gravitas.
Consequently, Townsend was dismissed shortly before filming commenced, leading to Viggo Mortensen’s last-minute recruitment.
It was ultimately the right move not to have Winslet play the iconic shieldmaiden.
Lawless later shone inSpartacusand Cate Blanchett delivered an unforgettable, multifaceted,powerful performance asLord of the Rings’Galadriel.
According toWhatCulture,his close friend, Patrick Stewart, was approached for the role.
After reviewing the script, Stewart voiced several critiques of the story…
While Jackson envisioned him as Gandalf,Stewart expressed interest in a different, unspecified character.
This decision paved the way for McKellen to deliver his now-legendary performance.
However, the timing of the offer coincided with the birth of her first child (perCBR).
Her decision held implications beyond her own career.
Had she committed toLord of the Rings, Tarantino would have faced a longer wait forKill Bill.
He referred to his audition succinctly asnot good.
Astins performance honors the heartwarming bravery of Frodos loyal companion.
Gyllenhaal found the audition challenging due to the lack of lines and simple instructions to pick up a ring.
He recounted a fairly nonchalant mime of handling the powerful One Ring that made Peter Jackson facepalm.
7Daniel Day-Lewis
According toMovieWeb,Daniel Day-Lewis was asked not once, but twice to play Aragorn.
He did not disappoint in the tear-jerking scene inThe Fellowship of the Ring.
