Recasting The Lord Of The Rings Movies

14. Galadriel - Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby is known for playing Princess Margaret in The Crown. Having this royal feeling to her performances is part of what would make her fitting for this role. Galadriel needs to feel wholly otherworldly in her status and energy. With Kirby's brilliant ability to play high-class characters she could tackle this with ease and generate a performance that is filled with gravitas.

Additionally, her look would complement the role perfectly as she has a clear elven structure to her face. Combined with her blonde hair, she would certainly look the part.

Galadriel also would benefit from an actor with expressive eyes. The original trilogy employed techniques to have Blanchett's look angelic and full of light, to reflect Galadriel's experience and knowledge. Kirby would suit this requirement as she is very skilled at displaying intention with a simple stare.

Ultimately her Galadriel would have a fantastic ethereal quality that matches the importance of the character. Her voice would bring class, and her aesthetic would make her work wonderfully as the elven queen.