Excellent GB - we now have $100.00 confirmed and $50.00 more, if all goes well! I'm starting to have a very good feeling about this project.

As I'm sure you would be in the top ten art and music directors in the world, I'm sure you'll get a guernsey; but not both tasks. Too big a job, even for a clever Beard like you! (I hope I'm not offending you by saying it?!)

I'm also warming to the idea of you directing, Tinuviel! But please bear in mind, I expect there will be a deluge of applications when the wider world gets wind of this project! (I'm not saying PJ, or Tarantino, or Spielberg would do a better job than you, but they certainly know a lot of producers).

No one has tackled Morgoth yet? Too hard? What about Thingol, or Curufin, or even Gorlim? ... the voice for Huan ....?

Odo

Not at all Odo . One task is plenty.

Your other queries will require me to read the story again before I can sensibly answer them.

GB

About all the speculation over actresses ... isn't beauty rather subjective?



Are you kidding?! The main budget of LOTR was $270,000,000 (that's millions) and all told it was probably over $300 M. It was by no means a low-budget effort, and any subsequent Middle-earth based movies would have to be as spectacular (and in all likelihood as costly) so that audiences would not be let down by the "sophomore slump" of the franchise.

I have a rather general question to ask about the purpose of this thread. So far it seems to be dealing in a lot of general issues of casting and Direction, which are undoubtedly important, but the issue of the adaptation of the story (preferably a faithful one) hasn't really been explored yet. Are we going to do that here or would that be a question for another thread?

Eldorion,

I started this thread so we could fantasize about possible directors and actors for BEREN AND LUTHIEN (THE MOVIE).

Seeing you seem interested in the idea, I'll start a BEREN AND LUTHIEN (THE ADAPTATION) thread.

See you there maybe???

Odo

Eldorion, I meant for a movie THAT HUMUNGOUS it was relatively low budget, PJ even said so. And, if my 10 year plan works out the way I want it too, I may get to know some important people, and might indeed have enough experience and resources to make this movie. What a dream come true that would be! I wish I could be a part of the HObbit! But no, patience is a virtue. This is a very powerful idea, and with great power comes great responsibilty. This will definitely take some time...
And for the record, I think the less make up the better (for NP and KK) it's just that I found that picture comparing the two and I had to share it. Oooooo! THis is so exciting!

Thanks for the "directors and actors" GB!!!

Odo

NB Have finished reading the tale about Beren and Luthien and plan to read it again. Can't get Morgoth out of my mind. I must find that actor! A godly type, I think. But can a human truly look godly?

Hi all

This morning I woke up with an inspiration.

How about that lead singer from Corrs as Luthien!
She has very dark hair, white skin and is an uncommon beauty.
And she would have a lovely Irish accent.

As for Morgoth....forgive my ignorance but it's been a long while since I read the Silmarillion...what was the description of his appearance? Is he going to be like Sauron and covered in armour? In which case it doesn't really matter WHO plays him as long as they are physically imposing...though I guess you need the voice....(could have multiple actors involved, like Darth Vader)

You make a good point PK. I must look into the Silmarillion. I remember he takes part at the beginning during the Music of the Ainur (as Melkor), but what he looks like or is clad in then, or as Morgoth in Middle Earth, I don't know. I think if we look at Sauron being angelic, Morgoth should look different. I know he bears a heavy crown with the silmarils! I think he's depicted as being very big too. An understated Sauron in Maia form might work - though not in werewolf form, of course! Sauron and Morgoth should not be peas in a pod, I think. Maybe the armour idea might suit Morgoth better than it did Sauron in the LOTR movies - though his face must be uncovered, so the bit of loosened metal can touch his cheek.

Actually, Morgoth strikes me as a bit of a cowardly type, so hiding behind armor might suit him (pun not intended!) At least in the Silmarilllion Sauron gets out and mixes it a bit with his enemies!

Mind you, I suppose these kinds of thoughts should go in the ADAPTATION thread.

Anyway, none of this answers your question, PK. Who, indeed, should play Morgoth?

The Corr girl might be good. Let's add her to our list of possibles.

Odo

I have a suggestion for Luthien:
Alexis Bledel. If dressed appropriately, I see her completely at one with nature...
or...
Cleo Sertori, very natural as well. She's australian I believe...
http://www.videoclubmadison.com/img/act ... tonkin.jpg
Both are young and beautiful without much make up....
That's what we're looking for right?
(And are good actors...)