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6) Fingolfin - Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer, with his sharp features and intense blue eyes, is a no-brainer when it comes to who could play Fingolfin, the younger half-brother to Fëanor and the High King of the Noldor Elves after his death. He dazzled us in White Collar as the suave and clever Neal Caffrey, and that same charm and intelligence make him a perfect fit for Fingolfin, a character who combines nobility and cunning.
But it's not just about him looking damn good in a suit or outsmarting FBI agents. Bomer's role in The Normal Heart showed his ability to embody deep emotional turmoil and resilience, two traits that are essential for Fingolfin as he faces the enormous task of leading his people in a desperate struggle against Morgoth.
Fingolfin is a warrior of epic proportions. Bomer, who's wowed us with his physicality in action-packed scenes from White Collar, is up to the task of wearing armor and swinging a sword in Fingolfin's most legendary moment: challenging Morgoth -- who, I remind you, is a member of the Valar and basically a god -- to single combat. This scene needs an actor who can radiate courage, and Bomer has that for days. Imagining him standing before the gates of Morgoth's stronghold of Angband, defiant and heroic... It's the kind of scene that would have viewers on the edge of their seats, and Matt Bomer is just the actor to bring it to life.
7) Fingon - Tom Payne
Tom Payne would be an excellent choice for the role of Fingon, the son of Fingolfin and the new High King of the Noldor after his father dies during a one-on-one battle with Morgoth. Remember Payne as Jesus in The Walking Dead? Payne radiated a mix of calm, resilience and strength in that role, qualities that are tailor-made for Fingon.
Fingon is a hero with a heart of gold and a spine of steel, known for his loyalty and bravery. Payne has already shown us he looks amazing with long hair and a beard, moving with the grace of a warrior and the gentleness of a healer. His portrayal of Jesus exhibited his ability to balance inner struggles with outer composure, something Fingon -- who faces the challenge of navigating the complex politics of the Elven kingdoms -- would need in hefty amounts. Fingon is also instrumental in healing rifts between different groups of squabbling elves, something it's easy to see an actor of Payne's gifts doing convincingly.
In Prodigal Son, Payne played Malcolm Bright, a character with a deep understanding of the human psyche. The role of Fingon requires an actor who can bring that level of empathy and insight, especially when it comes to his interactions with his cousin Maedhros, whom he rescues from imprisonment atop Thangorodrim, the volcanoes that rose above Morgoth's palace of Angband. Payne's ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from intense determination to heartfelt compassion, would fit Fingon, making him a memorable and relatable character.