Close Menu

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Will Smith Box Office: Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Is His Biggest Post-COVID Hit, Silencing Doubters After The Oscar Drama

    October 3, 2025

    Josh Hartnett Goes John Wick in Underrated Action Movie That's Taking Flight on Streaming

    October 3, 2025

    Chicago Fire Is Setting Up Ritter’s Exit Storyline (and I Like It)

    October 3, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    8881199.XYZ
    • Home
    • Holly
    • Bolly
    • TV Shows
    • Music
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    8881199.XYZ
    Home»Hollywood»'Lord of the Rings' Star Reveals He Almost Played Another Iconic Character in the Trilogy
    Hollywood

    'Lord of the Rings' Star Reveals He Almost Played Another Iconic Character in the Trilogy

    David GroveBy David GroveOctober 3, 20253 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
    'Lord of the Rings' Star Reveals He Almost Played Another Iconic Character in the Trilogy
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email


    The Lord of the Rings remains one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time, and that’s in no small part thanks to its phenomenal cast. Filled with impressive talent like Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen, Hugo Weaving, Sean Astin, and many more there was almost one casting that could have vastly changed the films. Sean Bean, who plays the iconic character Boromir in Fellowship of the Ring, nearly got the role of Aragorn before eventually being cast as the character he would be so well-known for. Boromir’s tragic final stand at Amon Hen before the Fellowship is broken remains a memorable scene in a classic trilogy, and not having Bean in the role is hard to imagine.

    While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote his latest film Anenome which also stars Daniel Day Lewis, Bean revealed that he was considered for the role of Aragorn initially. An Oscar-winning producer of the trilogy had Bean in mind for the part, as the actor would say:

    “There was talk about Aragorn at one point, and I know Barrie Osborne, one of the producers, I think he was quite keen on me to play Aragorn, but I mean, you know, I was playing Boromir, settled on that, and then Viggo came along, and he made a magnificent Aragorn.”

    This interesting piece of trivia makes the production of the Lord of the Rings trilogy even more interesting. The casting process for Aragorn has been discussed in the past in great detail, with various high-profile actors auditioning for the part before it eventually went to Mortensen. Interestingly, one such actor was Daniel Day-Lewis, who now stars alongside Bean in Anenome. Stuart Towsend was initially cast in the role, before ultimately being replaced by Mortensen shortly before the filming began.

    See also  Slow Horses’ Chris Chung Is Obsessed With Everything Gary Oldman Does On Camera, But Shares One Moment He Improvised That Helped Define His Character

    Boromir Ultimately Ended Up Being the Right Fit for Sean Bean

    Boromir Lord of the Rings
    Boromir in ‘The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring’
    New Line Cinema

    Bean as Boromir would end up being the best decision, as the conflicted son of Gondor would provide a much-needed grounded character in the film. Bean’s turn as the character provided a very relatable struggle with the temptation of pride and power (before eventually overcoming it), and is one of the highlights at the end of Fellowship of the Ring. However, it’s also interesting to imagine what Bean could have done as Aragorn, and how the chemistry with the rest of the cast might have also changed in turn.

    Overall, it’s hard to argue with how things turned out, as The Lord of the Rings would go on to become incredibly successful both critically and financially. The final film in the trilogy, Return of the King, is tied with only two other films for the record of the highest number of Academy Award wins for a single film. Bean’s acknowledgment of what could have been seems to be less about regret, and more about fascination and pride about how that chapter of his life turned out. It’s also a fascinating story that shows how fast things can change in pre-production and how they can forever change the audience’s perception of characters, actors, and franchises.



    Source link

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email

    Related Posts

    Josh Hartnett Goes John Wick in Underrated Action Movie That's Taking Flight on Streaming

    Taylor Swift Hilariously Didn’t Hold Back While Explaining Why She Knows Ed Sheeran Will Be Performing At Her Wedding

    Mark Wahlberg's New “Throwback” Action Thriller Quickly Takes #1 Spot on Streaming

    Happy Gilmore 2’s Been Out For A While Now, But It’s Still So ‘Surreal’ This Pic Of John Daly, Travis Kelce And Adam Sandler Exists

    Don't Miss
    Bollywood September 14, 2025

    From Alicent Hightower To Daemon Targaryen: 9 Most Hated Characters In Home Of The Dragon

    9 Most-Hated Characters In Home Of The Dragon. (Picture Credit score – Instagram) Recreation of…

    Tom Cruise Provides Hopeful Replace On Prime Gun 3 (And I am So Hyped)

    May 16, 2025

    NewFilmmakers LA Gives 5 Grants for Rising Creators

    July 8, 2025

    The Batman Author Teases DC Challenge For One other Character, And I Have Theories

    August 1, 2025

    The place to Stream Each ‘Lord of the Rings’ Film and Sequence Ever Launched

    February 12, 2025

    One other, Clearer Have a look at DCU’s Batman Has Been Revealed

    January 2, 2025

    2024-25 Season Scores for New TV Exhibits (week 24)

    March 13, 2025

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from SmartMag about art & design.

    8881199.XYZ is your source for the latest Hollywood news, movie reviews, TV show updates, celebrity gossip, and music industry insights. Get daily updates on trending movies, popular series, and exclusive stories straight from the entertainment world. Whether you’re a film fan, TV show follower, or music lover, we deliver fresh, engaging content to keep you in the loop on all things Hollywood. Supported by third-party ads, 8881199.XYZ offers free, high-quality entertainment news without intrusive experiences. Explore Hollywood’s best with us for your daily dose of celebrity and industry buzz!

    Our Picks

    'Jurassic World Rebirth's Ending Was So Refreshing

    July 4, 2025

    'The Amityville Horror' Reboot Will Have To Overcome Many years of Mediocrity

    September 15, 2025

    Like It or Not, These Dwell-Motion Disney Remakes Are Coming After ‘Mufasa’

    December 21, 2024
    Exclusive

    Ben Folds on His Orchestral Album, Leaving the Kennedy Heart, and the Mission to Preserve Artwork Alive: Podcast

    July 14, 2025

    Dangerous Bunny to Headline 2026 Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present

    September 29, 2025

    Squid Sport Season 3 Ends With a Wild Cameo [Spoilers]

    June 27, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
    • Home
    • DMCA Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
    © 2025 8881199.XYZ / Designed by MAXBIT.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.