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At MagicCon 9<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em>, you\u2019ll get up close and personal with one of Middle-earth\u2019s most iconic faces: David Wenham<\/strong>. The Australian actor has left a lasting impression on fans with his portrayal of Faramir in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers<\/em> and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King<\/em>. As Boromir\u2019s thoughtful, honorable brother, he brings exactly the mix of strength and vulnerability that makes this character so special-and continues to give viewers goosebumps with every rewatch to this day.<\/p>\n

Wenham\u2019s journey to Middle-earth, however, began long before that in his native Australia, where he made a name for himself in TV series and films. His international career really took off with the stylish action film 300<\/em>, in which he shone as the narrator Dilios, not only with an eye patch but also with an epic voice. Later, he appeared in blockbuster films such as Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar\u2019s Revenge<\/em>, proving that he is equally at home in major franchise universes.<\/p>\n

While fantasy fans haven\u2019t seen him in classic high-fantasy roles all that often-aside from Faramir-his presence in epic material remains unmistakable. Even in series like Iron Fist<\/em> from the Marvel Universe, he brings a dark, multi-layered touch that fits his acting style perfectly. And those who dig deeper will discover a completely different, quieter side of his talent in Australian productions like SeaChange<\/em> or Top of the Lake<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What makes David Wenham<\/strong> so special is this blend of down-to-earthness and intensity-exactly what you\u2019d want from an actor in a world like Middle-earth. At MagicCon 9<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em>, he\u2019s expected not only to offer exciting behind-the-scenes insights into The Lord of the Rings<\/em> but also to engage with fans on an equal footing. The Meet & Greet is, of course, the perfect opportunity to ask him that one question you\u2019ve been saving for years-or simply to say thank you for one of the saga\u2019s most underrated yet beloved characters.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At MagicCon 9, you\u2019ll get up close and personal with one of Middle-earth\u2019s most iconic faces: David Wenham. The Australian actor has left a lasting impression on fans with his portrayal of Faramir in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. As Boromir\u2019s…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":12885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[98],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-starguests"],"yoast_head":"\nDavid Wenham live in Bonn | MAGICCON 9<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We are excited to welcome another special guest to MAGICCON. 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