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Recast The Lord of the Rings with the worst-possible cast!

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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.