This idea came to me as I was watching a few movies today, and I decided to make my own fan cast. Lord of the Rings movies are some of my favorite movies, so I was having a great time messing around trying to figure out a decent cast. A few of the characters were very hard to figure out (mainly Sam and Merry), but I had fun making this cast!
The Fellowship:
Chadwick Boseman as Frodo Baggins:
This great new actor has proved that he can take on a lead role, filled with drama and tension.
Will Smith as Sam Gamgee:
At first I considered Will Smith for Merry, but I didn't think having another VERY popular comedian would of been good. Will has proven he can do funny, but very serious roles as well.
Tyrese Gibson as Merry Brandybuck:
Tyrese is a really great actor that gets into his roles the minute he gets them. I am positive he can play a serious role when he needs to, but play off of Marlon (Pippin) as well.
Marlon Wayans as Pippin Took:
Pippin is a very comedic character, especially when you put Merry in the mix with him. I chose Marlon because I find him to be a pretty decent actor, but a great comedian.
Morgan Freeman as Gandalf:
Morgan Freeman can play a tree and still be amazing, this needs no explanation.
Anthony Mackie as Legolas Greenleaf:
Anthony Mackie is one of my favorite 'new' actors. He has proven he can be very 'badass' as well as serious.
Jamie Foxx as Aragorn:
Jamie Foxx is very dedicated with his roles, and I believe he would be able to pull off an amazing Aragorn due to his journey, and as we saw Foxx in Django Unchained, Foxx can pull off a characters' journey very well.
Chad L. Coleman as Gimli:
Chad L. Coleman has that hasty side to him, as well as being a good person, just like Gimli. I believe he would be a great addition as he is also very muscular, and dwarves are big.
Idris Elba as Boromir:
Idris Elba is a great actor, and a very serious one. Boromir is a very serious character with a suspicious attitude to him, and I think Idris could very well pull that off.