
A lot of the discussion around a potential remake centers on how difficult it would be to imagine anyone other than the original actors in these iconic roles. This is probably why rumors are strong that Elijah Wood will return as Frodo, Ian McKellan as Gandalf, and fans have reacted negatively to the idea of anyone else playing Aragorn besides Viggo Mortensen. Another point to consider is that most of the original cast were relatively unknown at the time, without a history of big-budget films. However, if a recast were necessary today, these actors would be the closest anyone could get to the originals.