Need a place to voice your thoughts and feelings over a cast member in Lord of the Rings? Have you found yourself with a crush on a certain Elf or Ranger? Perhaps there is a character in one of the movies that you just adore, or maybe the actor or actress that portrays that character. Then I have a solution for you. Enter the world of the casting forum! Here you will find others that also have a thing or two to say about the cast of LOTR.

When the Fellowship of the Ring was released we were introduced to actors and actresses that we have seen before and some that we have not. Their characters included rangers, elves and hobbits. Websites, such as fan clubs and fan sites, sprang up overnight dedicated to these people and their characters. One particular actor’s portrayal of an Elf wrought thousands of sites dedicated to his “bloomin” personality. Girls from the age of 5 and up into their 50’s and beyond found themselves with crushes on these characters. I’ll even admit I’m guilty of that. My crush started many years ago with the introduction of Éomer in the Two Towers book. It’s never failed me. The movies only made my fascination with him more intense.

So where do you go when you need to vent all those “crush” feelings that these wonderful characters have influenced? Why, the casting forum, of course. Here you will find threads that run from “Comfort and confess your crush” to “What actor would you recast”. Feel like you need to drool a little over Aragorn? How about professing your undying admiration for Legolas? Then the casting forum will suit your needs. Spend a little time there. Get to know the other members of CoE who think and feel along the lines that you do when it comes to these cast members. Have you ever thought that you might like to write a fan letter? Then the casting forum will help you with that as well. You can find addresses and FAQ there for a lot of the cast members. Hey, send them a letter and a self-addressed stamped envelope. You might just get a signed photograph back. Actors and actresses know their jobs depend on fans. If we didn’t go to the movies they wouldn’t have a job. Besides, who wouldn’t like a lovely picture of Orlando to hang above their computer.

Come visit the casting forum! What cast member is your favorite? Voice your thoughts on what actor or actress makes you happy. Let others know which character has brought a smile to your face. Or just simply come and do a little drooling. Race you there!

by LadyCeleborn

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