Actor to play Tom Bombadil?

Ronn_Bman · 11-26-2001, 10:13 AM

I know Tom is being left out of the movie version of LotR, but Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid the half-giant in "Harry Potter", would be perfect.

We took the kids to see HP this weekend, and as soon as Hagrid showed up, all I could think of was Tom Bombadil.

23 days to LotR! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Ronn_Bman · 11-26-2001, 10:51 AM

Was anyone else left with that impression, or was it just me? [img]smile.gif[/img]

Are there any other actors who came to mind over the years for the roles in Tolkiens books? I know the parts are cast now, but I'm just wondering. I always thought Richard Harris would make a great Gandolph.

Sir ReGiN · 11-26-2001, 10:55 AM

Anthony Hopkins would be a terrific Théoden!

Neb · 11-26-2001, 10:56 AM

WHAT?!?!?!? No Tom Bombadil?!?!?! Are they scrapping the entire journey through the Old Forest and the Barrow Downs? None if it can be included if Tom Bombadil isn't there! Tell me, are they scrapping any other important characters?

Bokken · 11-26-2001, 11:49 AM

Awwww man that's a major bummer there. I loved Tom Bombadil in the story. Don't know why but two of the things that I was looking forward to seeing in the movie was him and how they would put together the fight against Gandalf and the monster in the cave, mountain (I forget exactly which it is) where they think he's died.

Morgeruat · 11-26-2001, 11:54 AM

the Balrog

Cerek the Barbaric · 11-26-2001, 12:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Bokken:
Awwww man that's a major bummer there. I loved Tom Bombadil in the story. Don't know why but two of the things that I was looking forward to seeing in the movie was him and how they would put together the fight against Gandalf and the monster in the cave, mountain (I forget exactly which it is) where they think he's died.

That was in Mordor when Gandalf fought the Balrog. My memory of Tom Bombadil is fuzzy at best. It's been too many years since I read the books.

AFA actors go, how about Gary Coleman as Sam Gamgee......OK, not really. But at least he's the right size and has experience as a comic relief character.

Bokken · 11-26-2001, 12:11 PM

That's the one! Balrog! Thanks to both of you. I guess in both Tom Bombadil and Gandalf fighting the Gandalfs case it was the fact that it really made you wonder what exactly would happen to change the story around. I was so excited when Gandalf showed up again that I reckon I had a grin from ear to ear.

In Tom's case, it was when he saved Frodo and the party from (I really have to remember names) what seemed to be certain death. I guess with the books being so big though, any detail they leave out is a huge let-down to fans so I shouldn't worry too much.

Sir ReGiN · 11-26-2001, 01:52 PM

Danny de Vito as Gollum
[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Lucre · 11-26-2001, 01:56 PM

Next your gonna tell me that they left out Aragorn. I also hope they make the Appendix at the end into some kind of film. Im trying to finish The Fellowship of The Rings by Dec19 aswell

11-26-2001, 10:13 AM	#1
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	I know Tom is being left out of the movie version of LotR, but Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid the half-giant in "Harry Potter", would be perfect. We took the kids to see HP this weekend, and as soon as Hagrid showed up, all I could think of was Tom Bombadil. 23 days to LotR! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-26-2001, 10:51 AM	#2
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Was anyone else left with that impression, or was it just me? [img]smile.gif[/img] Are there any other actors who came to mind over the years for the roles in Tolkiens books? I know the parts are cast now, but I'm just wondering. I always thought Richard Harris would make a great Gandolph. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-26-2001, 10:55 AM	#3
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	Anthony Hopkins would be a terrific Théoden! __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

11-26-2001, 11:54 AM	#6
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 43 Posts: 5,421	the Balrog __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

11-26-2001, 12:02 PM	#7
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	quote: Originally posted by Bokken: Awwww man that's a major bummer there. I loved Tom Bombadil in the story. Don't know why but two of the things that I was looking forward to seeing in the movie was him and how they would put together the fight against Gandalf and the monster in the cave, mountain (I forget exactly which it is) where they think he's died. That was in Mordor when Gandalf fought the Balrog. My memory of Tom Bombadil is fuzzy at best. It's been too many years since I read the books. AFA actors go, how about Gary Coleman as Sam Gamgee......OK, not really. But at least he's the right size and has experience as a comic relief character. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

11-26-2001, 10:56 AM	#4
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	WHAT?!?!?!? No Tom Bombadil?!?!?! Are they scrapping the entire journey through the Old Forest and the Barrow Downs? None if it can be included if Tom Bombadil isn't there! Tell me, are they scrapping any other important characters?

11-26-2001, 11:49 AM	#5
Bokken Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 708	Awwww man that's a major bummer there. I loved Tom Bombadil in the story. Don't know why but two of the things that I was looking forward to seeing in the movie was him and how they would put together the fight against Gandalf and the monster in the cave, mountain (I forget exactly which it is) where they think he's died.

11-26-2001, 12:11 PM	#8
Bokken Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 708	That's the one! Balrog! Thanks to both of you. I guess in both Tom Bombadil and Gandalf fighting the Gandalfs case it was the fact that it really made you wonder what exactly would happen to change the story around. I was so excited when Gandalf showed up again that I reckon I had a grin from ear to ear. In Tom's case, it was when he saved Frodo and the party from (I really have to remember names) what seemed to be certain death. I guess with the books being so big though, any detail they leave out is a huge let-down to fans so I shouldn't worry too much.

11-26-2001, 01:52 PM	#9
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	Danny de Vito as Gollum [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

11-26-2001, 01:56 PM	#10
Lucre Elminster Join Date: October 20, 2001 Location: England Posts: 413	Next your gonna tell me that they left out Aragorn. I also hope they make the Appendix at the end into some kind of film. Im trying to finish The Fellowship of The Rings by Dec19 aswell

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