The women recast

afro-elf · 03-02-2002, 08:40 AM

Arwen = 1st Shania Twain; tall slender, beautiful and an
Elven face.
2nd Jill Henessey she looks QUITE similar to Shania

3rd Dagmara Dominczyk dark hair and perfect eyes

Eowyn = 1 st Barbara Eden Genie had a BAAAHHHDEE

2nd Anna Kourinova the hair and athleticism

3rd Jewel she is a sturdy country girl

Galadriel 1st Catherine Denenuve (sp) She excudes
class, beauty and wisdom

2nd Veronica lake a silver screen goddess

3rd natasha hendstridge

StrawberryIcecream · 03-02-2002, 04:54 PM

I reckon Gillian Anderson would make a good Arwen.

FrodoFriend · 03-02-2002, 11:14 PM

But Gillian Anderson's red-haired and short . . . I can't picture her as an elf at all.

I think Gwyneth Paltrow would make an okay Eowyn though.

StrawberryIcecream · 03-03-2002, 06:35 AM

As Scully she'd red haired. Gillian is actually blonde. Believe me I know I'm a major XFiles fan!

Paltrow would be good.

Glorious Glorfindel · 03-03-2002, 07:46 AM

i think that paltrow would b OK, but wot about Sarah Michelle Gellar or Meg Ryan. But actually, sarah would be wayyyyyyy 2 short 2 b an elf!

afro-elf · 03-03-2002, 08:10 AM

gillian is too "stocky" ( or at least was) and lacks the elven features to play arwen

afro-elf · 03-03-2002, 09:21 AM

i guess i could estella warren to the mix for eowyn for the same reasons as anna

olsonm · 03-04-2002, 12:00 AM

I love Jill Hennessy.

I can't think of anyone to play Eowyn. Whoever it would be she would have be able to play a vunerable harda$$, not an easy combo.
Catherine Deneuve is a good suggestion afro-elf.
Paltrow could play Idril in a Silm. movie.

barrelrider110 · 03-04-2002, 02:48 PM

Eowyn: Jenna Elfman

Arwen: Madonna

Galadriel: RuPaul

afro-elf · 03-04-2002, 04:19 PM

barrelrider110

If you combined them into one person then you would have Galadriel.

Jenna Elfman, what a last name and she has Elven features to boot.

Madonna has the arrogant demenor.

And Ru-Paul has the height and is a Queen.

Lelondul · 03-04-2002, 05:11 PM

While I certainly didn't dislike Liv, I still believe there could be no better Arwen than Claire Forlani - those are elvish eyes if ever I seen 'em! Famke Jaansen would be a close second...

Don't think you could find a better Galadriel than Blanchett!

Probably should start another thread for this, but oh well: I think it was good that Viggo was available when they needed him - I don't think Stewart Townsend would have pulled it off as well (poor screenplay aside).

Aragorns Dimple · 03-04-2002, 09:29 PM

Cate Blanchett was terrific as Galadriel, but I could also picture _Saffron Burrows_ in that role (Enigma, Deep Blue Sea)

Arwen - Lucy Lawless, aka Xena, since Arwen's character turned into a poor imitation of her anyway.

Eowyn - *thinks* short, blonde, tough chick..... Sarah Michelle Gellar!

I read somewhere that Sean Bean (Boromir) had initially auditioned for the role of Aragorn, he would have been pretty damn good too!

afro-elf · 03-04-2002, 10:55 PM

Aragorns Dimple

I don't think Eowyn is short.

***IronParrot*** · 03-05-2002, 12:44 AM

No offense, but some of your choices scare me...

Though admittedly, I have none to offer myself right now...

afro-elf · 03-05-2002, 06:24 AM

Lelondul

I whole heartedly concur about claire

luinilwen · 03-05-2002, 08:17 AM

hmmm... i agree with iron parrot's sentiments. very disturbing.

i don't really know actors and movies and that sort of dealie but buffy as eowyn??? i honestly hope you were joking

barrelrider110 · 03-05-2002, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by afro-elf:

Quote:

If you combined them into one person then you would have Galadriel.

Spooky my friend, very spooky. You have proven the old maxim that "many a truth has been spoken in jest."

I didn't even consider the queen thing. You are also right about another point: Eowyn was tall.

Lucy Lawless? Oh plllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeease!

Lelondul · 03-05-2002, 04:26 PM

Afro-elf, your elf-lord wisdom on this topic is evident! *bows* I may find more wisdom in your other words yet...

Did someone actually say Sara Michelle-Geller? Gack.

Pippin Skywalker · 03-05-2002, 11:25 PM

Joely Richardson could have played Galadriel...maybe.

Eowyn...hmmm...she has to be tough...and played by a good actress...with a track record of that...not Lucy Lawless UGH! But someone who can exude strength.

mirrille · 03-06-2002, 01:00 AM

I'm not very good with actresses but...
What about Natalie Portman? (try to block out negative images of Star Wars for the moment). OK, she's a bit young, but could make a decent elf. Nice elfin face. Expressive eyes. And most importantly, knows how to carry off a quiet and sweet ladylike air without being overdone. I'm thinking: a non warrior princess type Arwen or other elf-maid.

For all this talk about modern fighting women swinging swords and battle axes or vampire stakes and lord knows what else to prove that they aren't pansies (how shallow! who needs to prove any such thing to anybody?

sorry. a pet peeve of mine. ), I don't think it's appreciated how hard it is to show an air of strength that is characterized by grace, elegance, and quiet confidence. I know I have a hard time doing it.

Only actresses who can do this should be our principal elf-ladies. Anyone know any such actresses?

It's hard for me to think. Hollywood actresses now are groomed to be so glitzy and uninteresting and not very classy for some reason.

I dunno...Audrey Hepburn? But she tends to act a bit on the innocent vulnerable side, so only useful for certain roles.
But hey, as long as Julia Roberts is nowhere in the movie, I won't have a heart attack.

03-02-2002, 08:40 AM	#1
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	The women recast Arwen = 1st Shania Twain; tall slender, beautiful and an Elven face. 2nd Jill Henessey she looks QUITE similar to Shania 3rd Dagmara Dominczyk dark hair and perfect eyes Eowyn = 1 st Barbara Eden Genie had a BAAAHHHDEE 2nd Anna Kourinova the hair and athleticism 3rd Jewel she is a sturdy country girl Galadriel 1st Catherine Denenuve (sp) She excudes class, beauty and wisdom 2nd Veronica lake a silver screen goddess 3rd natasha hendstridge __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer. Last edited by afro-elf : 03-02-2002 at 08:42 AM.

03-02-2002, 04:54 PM	#2
StrawberryIcecream Elf Lord Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: In my jeans Posts: 915	I reckon Gillian Anderson would make a good Arwen. __________________ www.foolofatook.com for all you pippin's out there.

03-02-2002, 11:14 PM	#3
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	But Gillian Anderson's red-haired and short . . . I can't picture her as an elf at all. I think Gwyneth Paltrow would make an okay Eowyn though. __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

03-03-2002, 06:35 AM	#4
StrawberryIcecream Elf Lord Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: In my jeans Posts: 915	As Scully she'd red haired. Gillian is actually blonde. Believe me I know I'm a major XFiles fan! Paltrow would be good. __________________ www.foolofatook.com for all you pippin's out there.

03-03-2002, 07:46 AM	#5
Glorious Glorfindel Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: im too doped up to remember Posts: 371	i think that paltrow would b OK, but wot about Sarah Michelle Gellar or Meg Ryan. But actually, sarah would be wayyyyyyy 2 short 2 b an elf! __________________ A Elbereth Gilthonial Silivren penna miriel o menal aglar elenath Na-chaered palan-diriel o galadhremmin ennorath Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, si nef aearon! add a drop of lavander to milk. leave town with an orange and pretend you're laughing at it.

03-03-2002, 08:10 AM	#6
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	gillian is too "stocky" ( or at least was) and lacks the elven features to play arwen __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer. Last edited by afro-elf : 03-04-2002 at 12:12 AM.

03-03-2002, 09:21 AM	#7
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	i guess i could estella warren to the mix for eowyn for the same reasons as anna __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

03-04-2002, 12:00 AM	#8
olsonm Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: minneapolis MN Posts: 920	I love Jill Hennessy. I can't think of anyone to play Eowyn. Whoever it would be she would have be able to play a vunerable harda$$, not an easy combo. Catherine Deneuve is a good suggestion afro-elf. Paltrow could play Idril in a Silm. movie. __________________ Gandalf lives...oh and Frodo too. Haldir Lives!!!

03-04-2002, 02:48 PM	#9
barrelrider110 Peer of the realm of Sanguine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Hill, Marlton, NJ Posts: 798	Eowyn: Jenna Elfman Arwen: Madonna Galadriel: RuPaul __________________ “"I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider," Fear Complacency! ___________________ Something under the bed is drooling

03-04-2002, 04:19 PM	#10
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	barrelrider110 If you combined them into one person then you would have Galadriel. Jenna Elfman, what a last name and she has Elven features to boot. Madonna has the arrogant demenor. And Ru-Paul has the height and is a Queen. __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

03-04-2002, 05:11 PM	#11
Lelondul Swan-buggerer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The rainy, grey north Posts: 69	recasting While I certainly didn't dislike Liv, I still believe there could be no better Arwen than Claire Forlani - those are elvish eyes if ever I seen 'em! Famke Jaansen would be a close second... Don't think you could find a better Galadriel than Blanchett! Probably should start another thread for this, but oh well: I think it was good that Viggo was available when they needed him - I don't think Stewart Townsend would have pulled it off as well (poor screenplay aside). __________________ - Lelond, your friendly neighborhood Adan

03-04-2002, 09:29 PM	#12
Aragorns Dimple Enting Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: On Viggo's Chin Posts: 77	Cate Blanchett was terrific as Galadriel, but I could also picture _Saffron Burrows_ in that role (Enigma, Deep Blue Sea) Arwen - Lucy Lawless, aka Xena, since Arwen's character turned into a poor imitation of her anyway. Eowyn - thinks short, blonde, tough chick..... Sarah Michelle Gellar! I read somewhere that Sean Bean (Boromir) had initially auditioned for the role of Aragorn, he would have been pretty damn good too! __________________ "Is it nice, my preciousss? Is it juicy? Is it scrumptiously crunchable?" - Gollum

03-04-2002, 10:55 PM	#13
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Aragorns Dimple I don't think Eowyn is short. __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

03-05-2002, 12:44 AM	#14
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	No offense, but some of your choices scare me... Though admittedly, I have none to offer myself right now... __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

03-05-2002, 06:24 AM	#15
afro-elf Hoplite Nomad Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,931	Lelondul I whole heartedly concur about claire __________________ About Eowyn, Does anyone know what her alias Dernhelm means? She was kown as dernhelm because of her exclaimation when she realized that the rider's headgear was heavy and obscured her sight. 'Dern Helm" Culled from Entmoot From Kirinski 57 and Wayfarer.

03-05-2002, 08:17 AM	#16
luinilwen Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney AUSTRALIA Posts: 368	hmmm... i agree with iron parrot's sentiments. very disturbing. i don't really know actors and movies and that sort of dealie but buffy as eowyn??? i honestly hope you were joking

03-05-2002, 04:26 PM	#18
Lelondul Swan-buggerer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The rainy, grey north Posts: 69	Afro-elf, your elf-lord wisdom on this topic is evident! bows I may find more wisdom in your other words yet... Did someone actually say Sara Michelle-Geller? Gack. __________________ - Lelond, your friendly neighborhood Adan

03-05-2002, 11:25 PM	#19
Pippin Skywalker Enting Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 93	Joely Richardson could have played Galadriel...maybe. Eowyn...hmmm...she has to be tough...and played by a good actress...with a track record of that...not Lucy Lawless UGH! But someone who can exude strength.

03-06-2002, 01:00 AM	#20
mirrille Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 479	I'm not very good with actresses but... What about Natalie Portman? (try to block out negative images of Star Wars for the moment). OK, she's a bit young, but could make a decent elf. Nice elfin face. Expressive eyes. And most importantly, knows how to carry off a quiet and sweet ladylike air without being overdone. I'm thinking: a non warrior princess type Arwen or other elf-maid. For all this talk about modern fighting women swinging swords and battle axes or vampire stakes and lord knows what else to prove that they aren't pansies (how shallow! who needs to prove any such thing to anybody? sorry. a pet peeve of mine. ), I don't think it's appreciated how hard it is to show an air of strength that is characterized by grace, elegance, and quiet confidence. I know I have a hard time doing it. Only actresses who can do this should be our principal elf-ladies. Anyone know any such actresses? It's hard for me to think. Hollywood actresses now are groomed to be so glitzy and uninteresting and not very classy for some reason. I dunno...Audrey Hepburn? But she tends to act a bit on the innocent vulnerable side, so only useful for certain roles. But hey, as long as Julia Roberts is nowhere in the movie, I won't have a heart attack.

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