^ Yeah and there was a recent interview with David Arnold, the composer for VDT saying great things about Benedict Cumberbatch. I so want him to play Puddleglum. I always imagined Puddleglum as adorably young and not like the BBC Puddleglum.

^^ Really? How did that come up in the interview? And where is the interview? That would be an interesting casting choice... I think I might like that.

~Riella

^ Sorry to confuse you E+J!! But they weren't talking about Benedict going up for the role of Puddleglum, but both know him from Amazing Grace and are impressed with him.

King Tirian and I are hoping they would consider giving Benedict Cumberbatch the role of Puddleglum.

EDIT:

Here's the David Arnold Interview, It's towards the end when he talks about doing the music for Sherlock and talks about Benedict.
http://www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=6554

That's nice! Damsel you need to send that interview to narniaweb because it has quite a lot to do with the Voyage score!

Benedict Cumberbatch would make an amazing Puddleglum:
http://photobucket.com/images/Benedict%20Cumberbatch/

Benedict Cumberbatch looks much too young for Puddleglum I think he should be at least in his 50's, at least that is how I always imagined him.

I don't want Puddleglum being old. Benedict is 34, I think that is a great age for Puddleglum, he's tall, and looks the role more than the BBC one did.

I picture him being in his 40s...

Although, with all the weird Marsh-Wiggle make-up he'll be wearing, no one will probably be able to tell what age he is anyway!

~Riella

I think Rhys Ifans would make a good Puddleglum if you think about the way he looked in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One.

Link to photo:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3679160064/nm0406975

I think Rhys Ifans would make a good Puddleglum if you think about the way he looked in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One.

He´d be great!

for those of you who have read the LWW movie companion book:
remeber how Doug Gresham said that he thinks Andrew Adamson should play Puddleglum? I think he should!

I totally agree! The first time I saw a picture of him I automatically thought, "YES! PUDDLEGLUM!" I think it would be pretty funny to see.
Not only for Puddleglum, but for all characters, I doubt they would cast big Hollywood people (sorry Johnny Depp). In the LWW movie companion book, it says, "In looking for the Pevensie children, Andrew was adamant about finding real kids- not Hollywood kids, not precious child actors, but the real characters themselves." Throughout the films, I feel the casting has basically followed this principle. I honestly didn't expect Keira Knightley to play Lillandil. They haven't exactly casted big name actors in their films, and will probably continue in this manner.

I honestly didn't expect Keira Knightley to play Lillandil. They haven't exactly casted big name actors in their films, and will probably continue in this manner.

Keira Knightley is not Lilliandil Laura Brent plays Lilliandil. And she's unknown.

I still say Benedict Cumberbatch should play puddleglum.

Keira Knightley is not Lilliandil Laura Brent plays Lilliandil. And she's unknown.

I think you misunderstood Lilygloves, DJP. She was just expressing what her attitude was before anyone new who would play that part. The example being Keira Knightley as a well known actress that she had not expected to play Liliandill and of course didn't.

As far as Benedict Cumberbatch's playing Puddleglum, that is an interesting choice and one that I would definitely consider. Makeup can do wonders these days.

How about Ralph Fiennes or Nicolas Cage? They are both known to play character roles, their names would bring in more fans, and they don't have mega egos!!!! What do you all think?

Ralph Fiennes yes. Nicolas Cage no (for the same reasons why I wouldn't want Johnny Depp).

Bill Nighy or Rupert Everett

Bill Nighy is great! He has the right appearence (posture and face) and I think he is a fantastic actor, I can see him as puddleglum and I think that he would work well with Will Poulter... (Even though he was perviously cast as Reepicheep)

Rupert Everett is one of my favourite actors. I Think that he is a lot like Puddleglum and again, would work well with Will Poulter. (Although he has already been in a narnia film- LWW as the Fox )

Over all Bill Nighy is better for the role (IMO), but whatever happens please not Jonny Depp or David Tennant! I like them both as actors as well but I just don't think that casting Jonny Depp is a good idea, and David Tennant is always going to remind me of Doctor Who now!