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There
are a variety of cultures that make up Middle-earth: Hobbits, Dwarves,
Humans, Elves, Wizards, Trolls, Ents, Orcs, Ringwraiths and Uruk-Hai.
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Before
he became the most famous hobbit in history, Elijah Wood,
21, already had a brilliant career. In 1989, at age eight,
he made his movie debut in Back to the Future Part II. He
has worked steadily ever since, having appeared in nearly
two dozen films
While making the 1998 teen horror movie The Faculty in Austin,
Texas, Wood met Internet movie critic Harry Knowles, who told
him that Peter Jackson was planning to make Lord of the Rings.
"Harry was, like, 'Dude, you have to be Frodo,'" says Wood.
Jackson agreed
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The Lord
of the Rings: The Two Towers follows on from The Fellowship Of The
Ring. Read about some of the characters that play key roles.
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The
cast of The Two Towers
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| Aragorn
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Aragorn
(Viggo Mortensen) is a nobleman who joins Frodo's quest to destroy
the Ring. He is divided between his existence as a Ranger and his
future as a King (he is the heir to the throne of Gondor), Aragorn
helps Frodo to fulfill his task.
Gandalf (Ian McKellen) nearly died in "The Fellowship
Of The Ring", during a battle with the fiery Balrog. In The Two
Towers the wizard returns with greater power.
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| Sam
and Frodo |
Sam
(Sean Astin) takes on a more heroic role in The Two Towers; as Frodo
falls under the dark spell of the Ring, Sam keeps the faith.
Frodo (Elijah Wood) received the powerful Ring from his uncle,
Bilbo Baggins, and must destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom, where
it was forged.
Galadriel,
Queen of Lothlorien (Kate Blanchet) is the 'Lady Of The Light/Queen
Of Elves'.
Arwen (Liv Tyler) is torn between her love for Aragorn and
her destiny as an immortal elf - a story line that comes from an appendix
by Tolkien.
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| Legolas |
Legolas
(Orlando Bloom), a very prominent figure in the three films. He is
a warrior elf, who has super-human strength, swift reflexes, and heightened
sensory awareness.
Saruman (Christopher Lee) has joined Sauron's quest for dominion.
Once a great wizard, he is now Gandalf's nemesis, commanding the Uruk-hai
troops that attack the humans at Helm's Deep.
Eomer (Karl Urban) leads a revolt against the Orcs and the
merciless Uruk-hai, who are brutalizing mankind at Sauron's behest.
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| Eowyn |
Eowyn
(Miranda
Otto)
is
a Shieldmaiden of Rohan (the lady of Rohan). She is the daughter of
Eomer.
As royalty of Rohan, she has been trained in swordsmanship and wants
to test her skills and defend her country on the battlefield. Also,
with Rohan's troops spread thin, Eowyn alone must lead Rohan's women
and children to safety.
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Other
significant characters
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Gollum (Andy Serkis). Glimpsed tracking The Fellowship in the
first film, this mysterious character comes into the light for the
first time to play a key role in the quest to destroy The One Ring.
The people of Rohan – including the beautiful Eowyn (Miranda
Otto), her brother Eomer (Karl Urban) and their bewitched King Theoden
(Bernard Hill).
Wormtongue (Brad Dourif). Theoden’s duplicitous advisor and
Saruman’s spy in the Rohan kingdom.
The Human Faramir (David Wenham). The Gondorian brother of the
slain Boromir (Sean Bean).
The Ent, Treebeard. A living, walking tree-shepherd who is
the oldest being in Middle-earth.
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