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Now some a actually bad actors others it would just be funny to see them in the respective roles

Frodo - tommy wiseau
Sam - kevin james
Gandalf - william shatner
Aragon - casper van dien
Gimli - hulk hogan
Legolas - hayden christensen
Boromir - nick cage
Arwen - Megan fox

Alex Sinclair's avatar

I'm so here for Shatner Gandalf

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Ok listen up..

Gandalf - James Corden

Aragorn - Andy Samberg

Legolas - Danny Dyer

Gimli - Brian Tyree Henry

Frodo - Romesh Ranganathan

Sam Gamgee - Rob Beckett

Arwen - Megan Mullaly

Elrond - Nick Offerman

Galadriel - Helena Bonham Carter

Saruman - Billy Eichner

Alex Sinclair's avatar

Now that's an Elrond I'd like to see

Nicole's avatar

Saruman when the Ents take directions from Hobbits:

FUN INC's avatar

Not necessarily the actors per se, more the characters adopting the LOTR story!

Frodo - Mr Bean
Sam - Jaws (from Bond, not the sea)
Gandalf - kevin (from kevin and perry!)
Aragon - harry enfields loadsamoney character
Legolas - chewbacca
Boromir - benedict cumberbatch (in holmes mode)
Arwen - tubbs from league of gentleman (why the heck not!!?)
Aragorn - kenneth williams (full carry on camping mode)
Galadriel - Barbara Windsor (in carry on mode... not get outta my pub mode!)

JB

A mix of great talent badly cast for these roles here, could LOTR have been a dark comedy?!

Jack black Frodo

Seth Rogen Samwise Gamgee

Rowan Atkinson Saruman

Peter Kay Aragon

Johnny Vegas Gimli

Kim Basinger Galadriel

Keanu Reeves Elrond

Tom Hiddleston Legolas

Ben Kingsley Gandalf

Christian Bale Golum (imagine how OTT his method acting would've been for this one!)

Limal's avatar

Pff, just grab everyone from the Boyz and slam into LOTR in no any particular order!

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Frodo: Antony Hopkins

Sam: James Cordon

Merry: Matt Lucas

Pippin: David Walliams

Gandalf: Jonathan Banks

Aragorn: Ray Winstone

Legolas: Adam Driver

Gimli: Dwayne Johnson

Boromir: Matt Damon

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Frodo Baggins: Tommy Wiseau

  • Known for his bizarre performance in The Room, Wiseau’s unintentionally hilarious and wooden acting style would be disastrous for the role of the innocent and burdened Frodo.

Aragorn: Nicolas Cage (in full overacting mode)

  • While Nicolas Cage is a versatile actor, casting him in full Face/Off mode as the noble and serious Aragorn would lead to an over-the-top, meme-worthy performance completely at odds with the character's gravitas.

Gandalf: Pauly Shore

  • The surfer-dude comedy style of Pauly Shore would utterly destroy the wise, powerful, and deeply serious role of Gandalf the Grey.

Legolas: Danny DeVito

  • Imagining Danny DeVito, with his short stature and comedic style, as the lithe, elegant, and deadly elf Legolas would be a complete visual and thematic mismatch.

Gimli: Jared Leto

  • Jared Leto, often associated with method acting and a somewhat pretentious persona, would be a bizarre choice for the gruff, no-nonsense dwarf Gimli. His overly dramatic approach would clash with the character’s straightforward nature.

Samwise Gamgee: Shia LaBeouf

  • Known for his unpredictable behavior and eccentric performances, Shia LaBeouf would be a far cry from the loyal and steadfast Sam. His presence might turn Sam's earnestness into something erratic and unsettling.

Arwen: Paris Hilton

  • Casting Paris Hilton, known more for her socialite status than her acting, as the ethereal and wise Arwen would lead to a performance lacking any depth or connection to the source material.

Saruman: Adam Sandler

  • Imagine Adam Sandler playing the powerful and manipulative Saruman, but with his usual goofy, slapstick comedy. The terrifying presence of Saruman would be completely lost.

Gollum: Rob Schneider

  • Rob Schneider’s brand of lowbrow comedy would turn the tragic and pitiful character of Gollum into a ridiculous joke, losing all the nuance and menace of the role.

Boromir: Keanu Reeves

  • Keanu Reeves, known for his stoic delivery, might be a beloved actor, but his monotone style would be a poor fit for the passionate and conflicted Boromir, who requires a level of emotional depth Reeves rarely displays.

Éowyn: Kristen Stewart

  • Kristen Stewart, often critiqued for her wooden and expressionless acting in Twilight, would be an uninspired choice for the fierce and independent Éowyn.

Galadriel: Megan Fox

  • Megan Fox, with her modern Hollywood glam persona, would struggle to convey the ancient, regal, and otherworldly presence of Galadriel.

Elrond: John Travolta

  • John Travolta's inconsistent performances and penchant for hammy acting would make for a cringe-worthy Elrond, lacking the wisdom and gravitas of the character.

Sauron: Jim Carrey

  • Jim Carrey’s over-the-top, comedic acting would make the dark lord Sauron more of a cartoonish villain than a terrifying force of evil.

Philip's avatar

Frodo - Kevin Hart

Samwise - Dave Chappelle

Merry - Eddie Murphy

Pippin - Chris Rock

Gandalf - Steve Harvey

Sauron - Will Farrell

Aragorn - Steve Carell

Legolas - Michael Cera

Gimli - Jack Black

Arwen - Rebel Wilson

Gollum - Steve Buscemi

The Eye of Sauron - The baby face from Teletubbies

Nicole's avatar

Thank you for Michael Cera as Legolas. I hate it. 😂

Gofioman's avatar
  • Frodo: Rick Moranis

  • Sam: Jack Black

  • Gandalf: Mel Brooks

  • Gollum: Rowan Atkinson

  • Aragorn: Bill Cosby

  • Legolas: Kevin James

  • Pimmpin & Merric: Jason Mewes & Kevin Smith (Jay & Silent Bob)

  • Gimli: Michael Winslow

  • Arween: Harris Glenn Milstead (Divine)

  • Elrond: Ed O'Neill

  • Boromir: Nick Frost

  • Saruman: Jackie Chan

  • Eowyn: Grace Jones

  • Théoden: Denzel Washintong

  • Grima: Johnny Deep

EveOnlineTutorials's avatar

So I had a funny idea :)

See if you can spot it... Can You?

Frodo - Jason Isaacs
Sam - Daniel Radcliffe
Gandalf - Ralph Fiennes
Aragon - Mark Williams
Gimli - James Phelps
Legolas - Tom Felton
Boromir - Richard Griffiths
Arwen - Emma Watson

AirGaram's avatar

Frodo - Tommy Wiseau

Aragorn - Nicolas Cage

Gandalf - Jim Carrey

Legolas - Johnny Depp

Gimli - Kevin Hart

Sam - Logan Paul

Saruman - Gilbert Gottfried

Boromir - David Spade

Arwen - Paris Hilton

Sauron - Jerry Seinfeld

Gollum - Rowan Atkinson

taha's avatar

Taha's Lord of the Rings Recast!

  • Frodo - John Cena (because you can't see him with the ring on)

  • Samwise - Ainsley Harriott (a chef who can say the word "potatoes")

  • Merry - Matt Smith (someone who's used to fantasy roles)

  • Pippin - Jared Leto (Morbius reunion!)

  • Gandalf - Dustin Hoffman (he's walking here so you shall not pass)

  • Aragorn - Tinchy Stryder (it matches up with the nickname "Strider")

  • Arwen - Lea Michele (the Glee fan in me loves this but she may be too gleeful for the role)

  • Boromir - Rowan Atkinson (not Sean Bean but still a Mr. Bean)

  • Faramir - Ben Miller (Johnny English reunion!)

  • Gimli - Orlando Bloom (switching roles)

  • Legolas - Chris Pratt (another role as someone who's been a Lego figure)

  • Galadriel - Rose Byrne (another Australian actress but channeling her Bridesmaids role)

  • Elrond - Keanu Reeves (it's that guy from The Matrix!)

  • Sauron - Jack Black (I'd love to see him play a villainous role like Bowser again)

  • Saruman - Randy Orton (someone with real military experience, just like Christopher Lee)

  • Gollum - Greg Davies (his voice would be the highlight)

  • Éowyn - Miranda Hart (another Miranda)

  • Éomer - Antony Starr (the other guy from The Boys who's also a New Zealander)

  • Theoden - Bill Bailey (he looks close enough to Bernard Hill)

  • Denethor - Karl Urban (because the original actor for this role plays Billy Butcher's father)

  • Bilbo - Mark Wahlberg (he looks like he could be related to the Frodo in this story)

Gaypengwing's avatar

I hate this so much because this is my comfort series 🥲

Frodo - Tom Cruise

Sam - Stanley Tucci

Merry - David Tennant

Pippin - Channing Tatum (as much as I wanted to say Michael Sheen, it would have made the dynamic work too well)

Gandalf - Danny Devito

Aragorn - Shia LaBoeuf

Arwen - Mindy Kaling

Boromir - Salt Bae

Gimli - Randy Orton

Legolas - Danny Dyer

Galadriel - Julie Andrews

Elrond - The Rock

Sauron - Eddie Murphy

Saruman - Tom Holland

Gollum - Ncuti Gatwa

The eagles - Pigeons

Eowyn - Meryl Streep

Eomer - Brad Pitt

I can’t think of this anymore, it’s hurting my head 😂

Theoden - Kermit The Frog

Denethor - a tomato

Bilbo - Mark Strong

Limal's avatar

Frodo is vain and not-so-bright hero on a perilous journey. Gandalf's with a very questionable intentions, Legolas Fast but lacks any elf-like grace AND wisdom, and leader with a violent streak, not exactly the noble king i mean at all - Aragorn!

Full cast here! you can also vote there

https://www.mycast.io/stories/lord-of-the-rings-fancasting

Shovel's avatar

Okay so I took a different spin for this bounty!

I thought for this bounty it would be funny to use actors who have been cancelled because of cancelled culture or just terrific things about them or how they are. it will really justify the bounty question where you say worstPossible cast.

  1. Frodo Baggins would be played by Kevin Spacey. He is infamous for his controversies and he’d be a completely offputting choice for someone like Frodo who is innocent and noble.

  2. Aragon would be played by armie hammer. Obviously he’s been cancelled recently because he has such a strong troubling presence. I think it’d be strange and unsettling for viewers to see him play Aragon.

  3. Now, for Gandolf, I had to think for awhile. I think Mel Gibson because of his controversial past it would make him a really unusual choice to place someone who is wise and kind like Gandalf.

  4. Alas I think because of this person’s recent behaviour it would make him an odd pick to be a gracious elf but Ezra Miller to play legolas would be an odd choice.

  5. For Saruman, having Harvey Weinstein would be soo uncomfortable for viewers.

Of course, this list is super hypothetical and for this bounty! I don’t actually believe any of these people should ever work again!

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Frodo Baggins: The Rock - because he is in every movie

Gandalf: Kevin Hart The wise wizard shrinks to a fast talking comedian with a high voice

Aragorn: Adam Sandler - The noble king now delivers heroic lines with goofy humor and lazy charm.

Legolas :Danny DeVito - The graceful elf archer turns into a short, grumpy, and bumbling character, he is so funny in always sunny

Gimli: Tom Cruise - The stout, rugged dwarf is now a clean-cut, intense action hero who does all of his own action stungs

Samwise Gamgee: Nicolas Cage The loyal Sam becomes wildly unpredictable with intense outbursts.

Saruman: Jim Carrey The menacing dark wizard is now a rubber-faced comedian with exaggerated expressions.

Galadriel: Megan Fox - The ancient elf queen is transformed into a modern, glamorous figure

Elrond: Mike Myers - The stern elf lord becomes a quirky, comedic character with a wink

Gollum: Zac Efron The twisted creature is now disturbingly charming and oddly attractive.

I think it would be an expensive but interesting cast for sure!

Sturmer's avatar

Please sit beforee you read!

Frodo Baggins: Danny DeVito

Gandalf: Jim Carrey

Aragorn: Will Ferrell

Legolas: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Samwise Gamgee: Adam Sandler

Gollum: Helena Bonham Carter

Saruman: Sacha Baron Cohen

Boromir: Nicolas Cage

Galadriel: Rebel Wilson

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