On a recent episode of “The Graham Norton Show“, the cast of “The Lord of the Rings” shared some hilarious and memorable moments from their time filming the iconic movie trilogy. Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins, revealed that despite the passage of time, fans still recognize him as Frodo and often shout his character’s name in the street. Wood also shared that he owns several pieces of memorabilia from the films, including the ring and Sting. He even received the book that Bilbo writes in, as well as the red volume from his last day on set.
Wood went on to talk about his experience filming in Hobbiton, the fictional village in the Shire. He described how the set has become a real tourist attraction in New Zealand and how it has been rebuilt using sustainable materials. Wood also shared the special connection he has to Hobbiton, as he celebrated his 19th birthday there while filming “The Lord of the Rings”.
The conversation then turned to the emotional premiere of the final film in the trilogy. Wood mentioned how touching it was to see fans who had grown up with the movies and how they could now share the films with their own children. He also joked about the length of the entire series, saying it would take nearly a day to watch all six movies.
Another funny moment came when Ian McKellen, who portrayed Gandalf, recalled a story about wearing a traditional Māori necklace called a pounamu. McKellen explained that wearing the necklace when the films were nominated for multiple Oscars was said to bring luck. However, when he encountered Maggie Smith on the red carpet, she asked about the necklace and had no idea what pounamu was.
The conversation took a lighthearted turn when Billy Boyd, who played Pippin, shared an amusing story about attending a party thrown by “The Lord of the Rings” fans. The cast had planned to make a quick appearance, but ended up staying the entire night. Boyd joked about a video they made called “Hobbits Gone Wild” capturing their wild night at the fan party.
As the interview wrapped up, the cast shared some final funny moments. Elijah Wood joked about fans approaching him and wanting to brag that they had slept with Frodo. Ian McKellen told a heartwarming story about when he turned 80 and celebrated with a surprise party at his old school. The cast even brought out a cake shaped like Ian McKellen‘s head, although he couldn’t bring himself to cut into it.
Overall, this episode of “The Graham Norton Show” was filled with laughs and heartfelt moments as the cast reminisced about their time filming “The Lord of the Rings”. The anecdotes and camaraderie between the actors showcased the lasting impact and special bond that the film series created. It’s no wonder why “The Lord of the Rings” remains such a beloved and iconic franchise.
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