“If there was a world where that made sense and was organic to what they’re doing, then yes,” he said at the time. In July 2020, Wood told IndieWire that he is “super fascinated” by the project and would “absolutely” cameo if asked. Many of the franchise’s original stars returned to reprise their roles.Ī Lord of the Rings TV series debuted on Amazon Prime Video in September 2022. Jackson went on to direct a prequel trilogy series between 20 based on The Hobbit, Tolkien’s children’s book that was the predecessor to Lord of the Rings. The Return of the King won all 11 nods it received, including Best Picture - a major achievement that allowed it to become the first fantasy film to succeed in that category. The franchise won 17 of the 30 Academy Award nominations it nabbed. We knew it would be special, but we didn’t know what was right around the next bend.” “The two months of prep before we started shooting when we got to know each other, and had this buzz of excitement about the adventure we were going on. Being in New Zealand,” Wood told Cinema Blend in 2016 of his experience working on the film series. “I think what sticks in my mind is largely what’s loomed in my mind since we finished, which is just the experience of having made it. Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee), Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) and Andy Serkis (Gollum) were among the film’s star-studded cast.Īfter the Peter Jackson-directed film went on to earn more than $888 million worldwide, two final installments followed: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). By doing so, he will help to save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Like Tolkien’s books, the early aughts film followed a hobbit named Frodo Baggins ( Elijah Wood) as he embarks upon a journey with others to destroy the One Ring. Tolkien’s fantasy series The Lord of the Rings made its big screen debut in 2001 with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - and the rest is history. Heading back to Middle-earth! Author J.R.R. ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
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