Who auditioned for Thorin?
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Who auditioned for Thorin?
Armitage, 41, was the youngest man producers auditioned for the role of Thorin, since the character in J.R.R. Tolkien’s book is much older — and a lot shorter — than the actor. However, Jackson needed a Thorin who could be a fierce warrior as well as a king, Armitage says.
Is Thorin good or bad in the Hobbit?
Not even Gandalf. Movie-Thorin’s actions are that of an anti-hero but the narrative treats him like a hero. In Desolation of Smaug, he fails leading his company through Mirkwood and can’t even stay on the route. He turns down a fair deal with Thranduil because of his own arrogance and bitterness.
Is Thorin Oakenshield good?
Thorin is brave and intelligent and his leadership of the dwarves is unchallenged; Kili and Fili are especially loyal to him and eventually die with him in the Battle of Five Armies. He makes a mistake, however, when he refuses to parley with Bard on the eve of the battle.
Why is Thorin important in the Hobbit?
Thorin is the leader of the Company of Dwarves who aim to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from Smaug the dragon. He is the son of Thráin II, grandson of Thrór, and becomes King of Durin’s Folk during their exile from Erebor….
| Thorin Oakenshield | |
|---|---|
| Race | Dwarf |
| Book(s) | The Hobbit (1937) Unfinished Tales (1980) |
Who else auditioned for The Hobbit?
A few different actors were considered for almost every role.
- 4 Bilbo: Daniel Radcliffe.
- 5 Other Role: Julian Fellowes As The Master Of Lake-Town.
- 6 Bilbo: Shia LaBeouf.
- 7 Other Role: David Tennant As Thranduil.
- 8 Bilbo: Tobey Maguire.
- 9 Other Role: Bill Nighy As Smaug.
- 10 Bilbo: Eddie Redmayne.
Is Thorin Oakenshield evil?
While he is never entirely a villain, Thorin Oakenshield becomes temporarily cast as one due to circumstance. From the beginning, the character possesses a strong sense of self-importance, and a gruff impatience which is not entirely endearing.
How is Thorin greedy in The Hobbit?
Not only did Thrór, Thráin, and Thorin become greedy after getting the dragon-sickness but the Master of Lake-town as well, as is described in chapter 3.4, the Elvenking or even gentle souls like Bard the dragon slayer and Bilbo (Fisher 41).
Who was originally cast as Frodo?
Christopher GuardThe Lord of the Rings
Orson BeanThe Return of the KingTaneli MäkeläHobitit
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