On Tauriel...

[The Restless Shadow]

I figured since she's probably the biggest mystery in the movies, we could just have a thread solely for her
Since we have the most to learn about her of course

Evangeline Lilly did an interview recently where she said that she's a warrior, a big shot in the Elven Guard
The primary weapons that she uses are a bow and arrow & daggers

She also clarified that she only a small part in the end of part one, whereas she has a bigger role in part two
She's been filming on and off for the past six months, and has five more solid months ahead

[The Restless Shadow]

"Evangeline had to train to walk, talk, and, of course, fight like an elf. She said, "So, on top of my stunt training -- which I need to learn how to be proficient with the bow and arrow, and with daggers, and in fighting orcs -- I also have to learn the language of Elvish, and I have to learn an RP [Received Pronunciation] neutral English accent for when I speak English." When you add in learning to move and gesture like an elf, Lilly figures she has spent "four times as much time preparing as I do actually shooting."

[Faramir]

so calling it a strong supporting role seems right
right?

[Nienna Greenleaf of Mirkwood]

Oh that should be AWESOME!!! I started reading the book, but never finished it. Now I'm glad I didn't because I want to be surprised!! Somehow I'm supposed to be able to wait until December for this...

[The Restless Shadow]

Jan 31, 2012 12:02:34 GMT -6 Faramir said:

so calling it a strong supporting role seems right
right?

yeah that's about right
at least in the second one