Since then, he's appeared in television series including Killing Time, Top of the Lake, The Code, and Banished. Wenham also starred opposite of Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in the sweeping historical drama, Australia.
Wenham continued to do several film and television projects, and fans might recall seeing him again onscreen as Dilios in the action-packed epic 300. Fresh off of his appearance in The Lord of the Rings, Wenham appeared in the monster-hunting film, Van Helsing. 19 David Wenham (Faramir)ĭavid Wenham might be best known by Lord of the Rings fans from his role as Faramir from The Two Towers and The Return of the King. Although a release date is yet to be announced, Bloom is also slated to star in a British-Chinese action film called S.M.A.R.T. Next up, you can find him in an upcoming drama called Romans, and a television film called Tour De Pharmacy, set for release in July. Īfter a ten year hiatus, Bloom is reprising his role as Will Turner for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Bloom returned to Middle-earth for Peter Jackson's three-part adaptation of The Hobbit. In 2009, Bloom made an appearance in New York, I Love You, and then in The Three Musketeers.
He has also starred in Kingdom of Heaven, Elizabethtown, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and At World's End. Soon after, he joined Brad Pitt and Eric Bana in the 2004 blockbuster, Troy. Although he first auditioned for the role of Faramir, director Peter Jackson decided that Bloom would be a better fit for Legolas.īloom also starred as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl. 20 Orlando Bloom (Legolas)Īlthough most fans will instantly recognize Orlando Bloom for his role as Legolas Greenleaf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, he's also taken on some interesting projects over the years. Here’s Where Are They Now? The Cast Of The Lord of the Rings. Others have chosen to take their careers in a very different direction, such as switching primarily to television or taking on more independent based projects. Some actors have made the jump to other major franchises, including Game of Thrones, Star Trek or Pirates of the Caribbean. While there’s still no word about any additional films from director Peter Jackson involving the world of Middle-earth, we’d like to take a moment to find out what the cast of the Lord of the Rings has been up to over the years. Over the years, the actors have continued to pursue other roles, in various other genres of film, television, and even voiceover work. Most of the core members of the fellowship even got tattoos depicting the Elvish word for “ nine ”, in honor of their time spent together on set. Both onscreen and off, the cast of The Lord of the Rings trilogy created a serious bond through their unique filming experience. Tolkien’s timeless novels and his stunning cinematography featuring sweeping views of New Zealand. At the time, Director Peter Jackson seemed to have struck gold with his portrayal of J.R.R. Over the years, The Lord of the Rings books and films have been heralded as both literary classics and cinematic marvels.