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Beren is the son of Barahir and Emeldir. When the Dagor Bragollach led to the deaths of the lords Angrod and Aegnor in Dorthonion and Ladros, Barahir, Beren, and 11 others led a defense of the land they called home. Only Beren is left alive when the band is betrayed by Gorlim the Unhappy and slaughtered by orcs led by Gorgul the Butcher; Beren kills Gorgul and retakes his father's heirloom, then flees to Doriath where he meets and falls in love with Lúthien, daughter of King Thingol and Melian the Maia. Accepting a challenge to take a Silmaril from Morgoth himself (which Thingol intended as a snipe hunt), Beren seeks the aid of King Finrod Felagund of Nargothrond and 10 others who remain loyal when Celegorm and Curufin turn the people of Nargothrond against him. Captured by Sauron at Tol-in-Gaurhoth, Beren is saved by Finrod who sacrifices himself for him and Lúthien, who destroys the tower. After being attacked by Celegorm and Curufin, Beren takes the latter's knife Angrist and is disguised as the werewolf Draugluin to infiltrate Angband, where Beren loses his hand to Carcharoth, the greatest wolf to ever live. When he and Lúthien return to Doriath, they are married, but Beren is killed by Carcharoth when he comes to Doriath on the rampage. Beren is eventually returned to life by Lúthien's intercession and they depart to Tol Galen, siring a son named Dior. When King Thingol is killed by Dwarves, Beren kills the dwarves and takes the Silmaril from them. When Beren and Lúthien die the Silmaril passes to Dior.
Beren is a young man in his 20s-30s, bearded and wiry. Being the son of Barahir and Emeldir, he will need to resemble one or both of them in some form or another. Will need to sing and dance with Lúthien, as well as a lament for Finrod. Could be light-haired per Tolkien's descriptions of him.
David Alvarez has built his career around song and dance so far, with portrayals of Billy Elliot onstage at various points in this life, then as Bernardo in the 2021 adaptation of West Side Story. Experienced as a singer, dancer, and even a bit of fighting (Bernardo is a boxer in this adaptation). Also served two and a half years in the 25th Infantry. As for cleaning up, contrast his looks in the "America" sequence and the knife fight in West Side Story (see clips below)
David Alvarez
Age: 28
Height: 6'0"
Roles: Bernardo in West Side Story, Isaac English in American Rust
Chosen by the Execs to play Beren
Beren is a young man in his 20s-30s, bearded and wiry. Being the son of Barahir and Emeldir, he will need to resemble one or both of them in some form or another. Will need to sing and dance with Lúthien, as well as a lament for Finrod. Could be light-haired per Tolkien's descriptions of him.
David Alvarez has built his career around song and dance so far, with portrayals of Billy Elliot onstage at various points in this life, then as Bernardo in the 2021 adaptation of West Side Story. Experienced as a singer, dancer, and even a bit of fighting (Bernardo is a boxer in this adaptation). Also served two and a half years in the 25th Infantry. As for cleaning up, contrast his looks in the "America" sequence and the knife fight in West Side Story (see clips below)
David Alvarez
David Alvarez | Actor, Soundtrack
Known for: West Side Story, The Stamp Collector, Child's Play
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Height: 6'0"
Roles: Bernardo in West Side Story, Isaac English in American Rust
Chosen by the Execs to play Beren
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