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Sep 26, 2020 · Uma Thurman was apparently in line for the role of Arwen, David Bowie auditioned for the role of Gandalf, and Irish actor Stuart Townsend was nearly Aragorn. In fact, Townsend was cast for the part, but the day before filming began, he was removed from the film and replaced by Viggo Mortensen.
Aug 7, 2021 · Stuart Townsend was originally chosen to play Aragorn in 'Lord of the Rings,' but he was fired, leaving castmates feeling 'shaken.'
Jan 1, 2019 · And how different the iconic trilogy could have been if director Peter Jackson had gone with his first choice and hadn't fired Irish actor Stuart Townsend from the role of Aragorn just one day...
Townsend was hired to play the part of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, but was replaced by Viggo Mortensen the day before principal photography began. According to Townsend: I was there rehearsing and training for two months, then was fired the day before filming began.
Mar 24, 2021 · The role of Aragorn is one of the most important in the entire trilogy and director Peter Jackson offered it to a few well known stars before initially casting Stuart Townsend. Jackson asked Daniel Day-Lewis to come on board as the heir to Gondor's throne, but he declined.
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Mar 25, 2021 · Aragorn is one of the most important characters in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and director Peter Jackson initially offered the role to a few well-known stars before casting...
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Apr 20, 2024 · Irish actor Stuart Townsend (born 1972) was originally contracted to play Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings (film series) movie trilogy. He was replaced by Viggo Mortensen after just four days of shooting because director Peter Jackson felt that he was too young to convincingly portray the character.
