Who Should Play Beorn in The Hobbit? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aaron · 12-06-2006, 12:41 PM

Being one of my favourite characters in that book I got to thinking about who could play him in a possible movie. Who would you pick to play Beorn? I thought about Eric Bana but maybe he wouldn't suit the role.

Macalaure · 12-07-2006, 07:35 AM

Though I really like Bana, I don't think that a minor character like Beorn could justify an actor as popular (and expensive!) like him. I'm sure they'll find some decent actor, whom probably none of us had known before.

Besides, am I the only one who fears that Beorn could perhaps share the fate of Tom Bombadil?

Bêthberry · 12-07-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Macalaure

Besides, am I the only one who fears that Beorn could perhaps share the fate of Tom Bombadil?

Could well be the case, especially if TH is "expanded" into two films with background from The Silm.

Still, one would think they would need all the action they can get if they want this expansion. Surely a shape-shifting bear could be used to provide some log rolling if not tree shielding comic relief?

narfforc · 12-08-2006, 07:34 AM

Robbie Coltrane, for those non-British he is the actor who plays Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies.

P.S Hairy Potter and The Prisoners on a Razorban, or
Potty Harry and The Goblins on Fire

Lush · 12-08-2006, 09:07 AM

Robbie Coltrane would be pretty sweet. Also, Brian Blessed is amazing.

Aaron · 12-08-2006, 09:21 AM

But Beorn is in my mind a character who is almost an antihero, I'll never forget how he nailed the Warg skin to a tree. Whoever plays him needs to have a real edge.

Lush · 12-10-2006, 09:37 PM

Coltrane has major edge. Have you ever watched "Cracker"?

And Brian Blessed is also a great actor, with great range. Range and versatility are what's important here, I think.

They could do something really new, and get Michael Clarke Duncan.

doug*platypus · 12-10-2006, 10:51 PM

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Robbie Coltrane, for those non-British he is the actor who plays Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies.

Yeah, for sure. When I thought "Beorn" I immediately afterwards thought "Hagrid". I agree that he has to have a bit of a dangerous edge to him, as well, though. Beorn is a bit of a maniac!

narfforc · 12-11-2006, 03:43 AM

Robbie Coltrane IS a maniac, but he is also a good comedy actor and comedian.

Aaron · 12-11-2006, 07:02 AM

But Beorn is not comic relief within the book, his brutality is really quite stunning for a story aimed toward a young audience.

Lush · 12-11-2006, 02:19 PM

Yes, but Coltrane is capable of much more than comic relief. Hence my mention of "Cracker."

Another possibility:

Samuel le Bihan? He was brutal, and honourable, and magnificent, in "Le Pacte des Loups." He's not a huge guy per se (height-wise), but he certainly has gravitas.

Stephen Fry is a big guy (people forget how big he actually is) with enormous range. He might seem too genteel, but he can do it. Random trivia: My boyfriend's dad broke Fry's nose in a rugby match! Which is truly hilarious, because he's half Fry's size!

Lalaith · 12-11-2006, 02:21 PM

How about Vinnie Jones?

Sir Kohran · 12-11-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Macalaure

Besides, am I the only one who fears that Beorn could perhaps share the fate of Tom Bombadil?

Could well be the case, especially if TH is "expanded" into two films with background from The Silm.

Still, one would think they would need all the action they can get if they want this expansion. Surely a shape-shifting bear could be used to provide some log rolling if not tree shielding comic relief?

I don't think they'll get rid of Beorn as he's an important character - he saves Thorin from instant death and almost single handedly turns the tide of the battle on the ground. Besides that, is any film director going to pass up a bearded shapeshifter who transforms into a giant fighting bear?

The problem with Bombadil was that he would have totally ruined the atmosphere. Think about it - we have the scared Hobbits fleeing through the night in the shadowy forests from the ghostly Ringwraiths, when suddenly...'Hey dol! Merry dol! Don't you crush my lillies!' The movie would have lost all credibility, I'm afraid.

Kuruharan · 12-11-2006, 04:54 PM

I will loudly and wildly second any and all nominations of Brian Blessed.

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Stephen Fry is a big guy (people forget how big he actually is) with enormous range. He might seem too genteel, but he can do it.

Sad that I just can't shake the Jeeves picture...I'm seeing a werebear in a tux bringing Bertie breakfast.

mormegil · 12-11-2006, 07:21 PM

Me? I could do it.

I'm wondering if they will actually expand the role a bit and have Beorn play a bit more active part in the adventure and battle.

Encaitare · 12-11-2006, 08:38 PM

Chuck Norris.

Kuruharan · 12-11-2006, 08:51 PM

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Chuck Norris.

There are no Wargs, only puppies that Chuck Beorn allows to live.

When the Great Goblin went to sleep every night, he checked his closet for Chuck Beorn.

Chuck Beorn single-handedly won the Battle of Five Armies...oh...wait a minute...

Okay, I'll stop now.

The Only Real Estel · 12-11-2006, 09:01 PM

William Dafoe.

Well, he is one of the scariest looking actors out there..

FeRaL sHaDoW · 12-11-2006, 09:24 PM

I too think Robbie Coltrane would play the roll well.

Thinlómien · 12-12-2006, 03:10 AM

I think Coltrane's too obvious and he will look too much like Hagrid for the big audience.

All the critics would write "Robbie Coltrane plays Beorn, the more evil twin brother of Hagrid". Wouldn't that be funny?

Eonwe · 12-12-2006, 07:33 AM

um, Peter Jackson?

Mänwe · 12-12-2006, 09:30 AM

Mhm, well we must realise that Beorn is supposed to a large muscled firgure when not in bear form. Therefore although Coltraine would no doubt give an adequate performance I think the role would be best suited to Arnold Schwarzenegger, his roles in Predator and Terminator are perfect for the "isolated" and "weary" Beorn in the Hobbit. Not to mention his build would be ideal.

"Jaa, I'm a cybernetic organism, living tissue over a metal endoskeleton."

Though on a more serious note, I do not believe that Coltraine would be hampered by his performance as Hagrid, I myself could forget about him ever having played Hagrid in order to appreciate his performance...getting side tracked a little, Jeremy Irons popped into my head, not necessarily as the role as Beorn but I think he is a superb actor who might fit the bill for another character however I cannot quite place one. Perhaps Bard?

Oh and why not have John Rhys-Davies back as Thorin or one of the thirteen dwarves?

Aaron · 12-12-2006, 12:26 PM

What about Ray Winstone in the role? After seeing him in Henry VIII I think he'd be quite admirable as the barbaric shapeshifter.

Bêthberry · 12-12-2006, 01:38 PM

Bob Hoskins. Here he is as Odin and then as Badger, from Wind in the Willows.

He's maybe a bit short for a bear, but that's no impediment to an actor of his abilities. He lumbers very well, has a great sense of humour, and does delicious villians.

I could even see him as Bilbo, depending upon how young the director wants to make Bilbo appear (as opposed to how old he is in the book).

Macalaure · 12-12-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Kohran

I don't think they'll get rid of Beorn as he's an important character - he saves Thorin from instant death and almost single handedly turns the tide of the battle on the ground. Besides that, is any film director going to pass up a bearded shapeshifter who transforms into a giant fighting bear?

The problem with Bombadil was that he would have totally ruined the atmosphere. Think about it - we have the scared Hobbits fleeing through the night in the shadowy forests from the ghostly Ringwraiths, when suddenly...'Hey dol! Merry dol! Don't you crush my lillies!' The movie would have lost all credibility, I'm afraid.

I expect that the film-makers will take a bit of the 'children's book'-character of the Hobbit away to make it more similar to the LotR in atmosphere. It would be less of a financial risk as that is what the general audience might expect the Hobbit to be.
In the LotR movies we have not heard of shape-shifters, so we need to spend more time for the introduction of Beorn than for those of other characters, because he will appear very weird otherwise (not to mention the animals that serve the companions). The same holds for Bombadil in a way - you'd have to invest a lot of time to make him look "realistic". Otherwise, as cool as Beorn might be, I fear many movie-goers might think "Huh? What is that guy supposed to be? This is soo not Middle-earth!"

And then the question arises: is it worth the effort? Would it be so disastrous to let the Eagles drop the travelling party immediately at Mirkwood? Is Beorn's appearance at the Battle really that important? Would we cut him in order to have more time to invest at the other stages of the story, to give more depth to other characters (for example certain characters that can fly and breathe fire and whom this story actually is about)?
The alternative would be to increase his role, like morm suggested. Of course I'd favour this as well, but what if screen time is getting short?

And now you may throw the stones.

Brinniel · 12-12-2006, 03:17 PM

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Oh and why not have John Rhys-Davies back as Thorin or one of the thirteen dwarves?

I'm afraid not. He has stated on the RotK dvds that he will never again play a dwarf (due to his allergic reactions from the makeup).

If anything, why not bring back Lawrence Makoare as Beorn? It'd be interesting to see him play a good guy for once.

EDIT: My 1,000th post!

Nogrod · 12-12-2006, 03:39 PM

Congrats Brinniel for the milestone!

Otherwise I'm afraid that Macalaure is right. The party is most economically carried to Mirkwood by the eagles and Beorn can be written off from the battle... Sadly so.

But it could make also a fine action-movieish (?) introduction to show Beorn shifting shape in an introductory action-scene! It would just require lots of explanations afterwards and an action movie would not bear (sic!) that...

Why I speak of an action movie? Well it's not going to be a Bergman-drama anyway...

Macalaure · 12-12-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

But it could make also a fine action-movieish (?) introduction to show Beorn shifting shape in an introductory action-scene!

Oh no! The introductory/prologue scene needs to be how Gollum loses the Ring in his cave without noticing it (perhaps while choking one of the more witless orcs from behind?). Putting myself into somebody who has only seen the LotR on screen, this is something I'd like to know about and see, and I can't think about a different time in the movie where it could be placed.

Besides, I'm seconding Lalaith on Vinnie Jones.

FeRaL sHaDoW · 12-12-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mänwe

I think the role would be best suited to Arnold Schwarzenegger, his roles in Predator and Terminator are perfect for the "isolated" and "weary" Beorn in the Hobbit. Not to mention his build would be ideal.

"Jaa, I'm a cybernetic organism, living tissue over a metal endoskeleton."

mabey he would be the best Beorn ...

Mänwe · 12-12-2006, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by FeRaL sHaDoW

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mabey he would be the best Beorn ...

Good Lord NO! And I have noticed a spelling mistake. I meant "wary" not "weary".

FeRaL sHaDoW · 12-12-2006, 10:17 PM

he would be a good beorn he might even put in the "ill be back" somewhere in the movie

narfforc · 12-13-2006, 05:20 AM

If Peter Jackson makes the film watch out for Bjorn the Bare leader of a nudist colony.

Lush · 12-13-2006, 08:19 AM

Vinnie Jones is fabulous.

Aaron · 12-13-2006, 11:17 AM

Can he actually act?

Macalaure · 12-13-2006, 01:01 PM

Can Craig Parker?

I'm being mean, I'm sorry. Seriously though, I don't think you need a Shakespeare-actor for Beorn. It's not like he's that complicated.

Aaron · 12-14-2006, 08:20 AM

No but he is quite a deep character being a representation of the awful force of nature in that he is (in my view) equally treacherous and loyal. He'll rip the dwarves apart if he has to, could Vinnie Jones portray this type of person? After watching him very recently in Snatch I'm not too sure

Sardy · 01-02-2007, 02:00 PM

Though not a household name, I think that actor Marc Nelson (who is a large man, not to mention an absolute master of dialects) would be perfect! He has a long history in theater (starred with Amanda Plummer in the critically acclaimed "Killer Joe") and more recently was the lead in my own film "The Nuke Brothers."

--Scott
www.myspace.com/sardy

Selmo · 01-12-2007, 06:57 AM

Like others before me, I'll vote for Brian Blessed acting in the over-the-top style he used in Flash Gordon.

**The Saucepan Man** · 01-12-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Selmo

I'll vote for Brian Blessed acting in the over-the-top style he used in Flash Gordon.

If he took the role, he couldn't do it any other way.

"Gordon's alive!"

Still, while he does rather look the part, I am not sure that "over the top" is what is called for in Beorn's role. I see him as a rather more understared character. So, for me, Brian Blessed would top my list of picks for Tom Bombadil, rather than Beorn.

Robbie Coltrane would seem the obvious choice, given his association with the Hagrid role in the Harry Potter films, and I am sure that he would be considered for the role.

Stephen Fry is an interesting suggestion. He certainly has the stature, but I am not sure that it is his sort of role. Then again, Beorn in the style of Jeeves or, better still, Oscar Wilde might be interesting ...

What about Stellan Skarsgård? He certainly made an imposing Viking leader in King Arthur.

Or even, as was suggested earlier, Ray Winstone - for a bit of a dodgy-but-salt-of-the-earth-geezer-type Beorn.

Holbytlass · 01-12-2007, 09:04 AM

Gotta love imdb. Most of the actors suggested I had to look up.

I like the looks of Marc Nelson, Sardy.

How about Michael Clarke Duncan.
He's a big guy and he can certainly pull off the hospitable yet don't get too comfortable Beorn.

I agree though, they probably won't put him in.

12-06-2006, 12:41 PM	#1
Aaron Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 96	Who Should Play Beorn in The Hobbit? Being one of my favourite characters in that book I got to thinking about who could play him in a possible movie. Who would you pick to play Beorn? I thought about Eric Bana but maybe he wouldn't suit the role. __________________ Remember, stranger, passing by: As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare thyself to follow me.

12-08-2006, 07:34 AM	#4
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Robbie Coltrane, for those non-British he is the actor who plays Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies. P.S Hairy Potter and The Prisoners on a Razorban, or Potty Harry and The Goblins on Fire __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

12-08-2006, 09:07 AM	#5
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Robbie Coltrane would be pretty sweet. Also, Brian Blessed is amazing. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

12-08-2006, 09:21 AM	#6
Aaron Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 96	But Beorn is in my mind a character who is almost an antihero, I'll never forget how he nailed the Warg skin to a tree. Whoever plays him needs to have a real edge. __________________ Remember, stranger, passing by: As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare thyself to follow me.

12-10-2006, 09:37 PM	#7
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Coltrane has major edge. Have you ever watched "Cracker"? And Brian Blessed is also a great actor, with great range. Range and versatility are what's important here, I think. They could do something really new, and get Michael Clarke Duncan. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

12-07-2006, 07:35 AM	#2
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,911	Though I really like Bana, I don't think that a minor character like Beorn could justify an actor as popular (and expensive!) like him. I'm sure they'll find some decent actor, whom probably none of us had known before. Besides, am I the only one who fears that Beorn could perhaps share the fate of Tom Bombadil?

12-11-2006, 03:43 AM	#9
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Robbie Coltrane IS a maniac, but he is also a good comedy actor and comedian. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

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Aaron Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 96	But Beorn is not comic relief within the book, his brutality is really quite stunning for a story aimed toward a young audience. __________________ Remember, stranger, passing by: As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare thyself to follow me.

12-11-2006, 02:19 PM	#11
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Yes, but Coltrane is capable of much more than comic relief. Hence my mention of "Cracker." Another possibility: Samuel le Bihan? He was brutal, and honourable, and magnificent, in "Le Pacte des Loups." He's not a huge guy per se (height-wise), but he certainly has gravitas. Stephen Fry is a big guy (people forget how big he actually is) with enormous range. He might seem too genteel, but he can do it. Random trivia: My boyfriend's dad broke Fry's nose in a rugby match! Which is truly hilarious, because he's half Fry's size! __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

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Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	How about Vinnie Jones? __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

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mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,648	Me? I could do it. I'm wondering if they will actually expand the role a bit and have Beorn play a bit more active part in the adventure and battle. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

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Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Chuck Norris.

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The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	William Dafoe. Well, he is one of the scariest looking actors out there..

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FeRaL sHaDoW Wight Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 232	I too think Robbie Coltrane would play the roll well. __________________ God created night, but man created darkness....

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Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I think Coltrane's too obvious and he will look too much like Hagrid for the big audience. All the critics would write "Robbie Coltrane plays Beorn, the more evil twin brother of Hagrid". Wouldn't that be funny? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

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Eonwe Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a world grown ever smaller. Posts: 678	um, Peter Jackson? __________________ I've got bridge club on Wednesday, Archery on Thursday, Dancing on a Friday night!

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Mänwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: May as well be the Arctic Circle Posts: 283	Beorn and others... Mhm, well we must realise that Beorn is supposed to a large muscled firgure when not in bear form. Therefore although Coltraine would no doubt give an adequate performance I think the role would be best suited to Arnold Schwarzenegger, his roles in Predator and Terminator are perfect for the "isolated" and "weary" Beorn in the Hobbit. Not to mention his build would be ideal. "Jaa, I'm a cybernetic organism, living tissue over a metal endoskeleton." Though on a more serious note, I do not believe that Coltraine would be hampered by his performance as Hagrid, I myself could forget about him ever having played Hagrid in order to appreciate his performance...getting side tracked a little, Jeremy Irons popped into my head, not necessarily as the role as Beorn but I think he is a superb actor who might fit the bill for another character however I cannot quite place one. Perhaps Bard? Oh and why not have John Rhys-Davies back as Thorin or one of the thirteen dwarves? __________________ "I am, I fear, a most unsatisfactory person." - (Letter #124 To Sir Stanley Unwin)

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Aaron Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 96	What about Ray Winstone in the role? After seeing him in Henry VIII I think he'd be quite admirable as the barbaric shapeshifter. __________________ Remember, stranger, passing by: As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare thyself to follow me.

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Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Bob Hoskins. Here he is as Odin and then as Badger, from Wind in the Willows. He's maybe a bit short for a bear, but that's no impediment to an actor of his abilities. He lumbers very well, has a great sense of humour, and does delicious villians. I could even see him as Bilbo, depending upon how young the director wants to make Bilbo appear (as opposed to how old he is in the book). __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away. Last edited by Bêthberry; 12-12-2006 at 01:43 PM.

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Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Congrats Brinniel for the milestone! Otherwise I'm afraid that Macalaure is right. The party is most economically carried to Mirkwood by the eagles and Beorn can be written off from the battle... Sadly so. But it could make also a fine action-movieish (?) introduction to show Beorn shifting shape in an introductory action-scene! It would just require lots of explanations afterwards and an action movie would not bear (sic!) that... Why I speak of an action movie? Well it's not going to be a Bergman-drama anyway... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

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FeRaL sHaDoW Wight Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 232	he would be a good beorn he might even put in the "ill be back" somewhere in the movie __________________ God created night, but man created darkness....

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narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	If Peter Jackson makes the film watch out for Bjorn the Bare leader of a nudist colony. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

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Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Vinnie Jones is fabulous. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

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Aaron Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 96	Can he actually act? __________________ Remember, stranger, passing by: As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare thyself to follow me.

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Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,911	Can Craig Parker? I'm being mean, I'm sorry. Seriously though, I don't think you need a Shakespeare-actor for Beorn. It's not like he's that complicated.

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Aaron Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 96	No but he is quite a deep character being a representation of the awful force of nature in that he is (in my view) equally treacherous and loyal. He'll rip the dwarves apart if he has to, could Vinnie Jones portray this type of person? After watching him very recently in Snatch I'm not too sure __________________ Remember, stranger, passing by: As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare thyself to follow me.

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Sardy Wight Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 111	Though not a household name, I think that actor Marc Nelson (who is a large man, not to mention an absolute master of dialects) would be perfect! He has a long history in theater (starred with Amanda Plummer in the critically acclaimed "Killer Joe") and more recently was the lead in my own film "The Nuke Brothers." --Scott www.myspace.com/sardy __________________ www.scottchristiancarr.com They passed slowly, and the hobbits could see the starlight glimmering on their hair and in their eyes.

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Selmo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Shire (Staffordshire), United Kingdom Posts: 273	Like others before me, I'll vote for Brian Blessed acting in the over-the-top style he used in Flash Gordon.

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Holbytlass Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Party Tree Posts: 1,042	Gotta love imdb. Most of the actors suggested I had to look up. I like the looks of Marc Nelson, Sardy. How about Michael Clarke Duncan. He's a big guy and he can certainly pull off the hospitable yet don't get too comfortable Beorn. I agree though, they probably won't put him in. __________________ Holby is an actual flesh-and-blood person, right? Not, say a sock-puppet of Nilp’s, by any chance? ~Nerwen, WWCIII