Just when we thought today couldn’t have anymore LOTR veteran casting announcements…we’ve got more! Variety is reporting that Orlando Bloom (Legolas) has been cast in Lone Scherfig’s “An Education,” a coming-of-ager set in 1960s London. Orlando joins an all-star cast featuring Alfred Molina, Peter Sarsgaard, Rosumund Pike, Emma Thompson, and Olivia Williams. [Read More]
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Yet another LOTR veteran has landed a new role today. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that David Wenham (Faramir) has joined the cast of Michael Mann’s upcoming gangster movie ‘Public Enemies,’ starring Christian Bale and Johnny Depp. Sounds like the makings of a great flick! [Read More]
Just Jared is reporting that LOTR veteran Dominic Monaghan will play ‘Beak’ in the next installment of the X-Men Movies ‘X-men: Wolverine.’
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Sounds like a very interesting role for the ex-hobbit! Thanks to board member V for the heads up! [Read More]
Variety is reporting that LOTR veteran Hugo Weaving (Elrond) will play Det. Aberline, the police detective that is chasing down the infamous monster. Filming begins in March in London with an expected release day of February 2009. [Read More]
Good news for convention goers! LOTR veteran Brad Dourif (Grima Wormtongue) will be a guest of one of the best conventions in the country — Dragon*Con. Dragon*Con 2008 will be held Labor Day weekend (August 29 – September 1, 2008) in Atlanta, GA and it is a must see event for any fan. Along with Brad there is a whole Tolkien Track available to LOTR fans featuring scholars, panels, fun and games – even an ‘Evening at Bree’ event! If you are looking for a vacation this year, Atlanta is a great place to visit, and Dragon*Con is a great event to attend. [DragonCon Brad Bio] [Tolkien Track]
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