
If you’re hoping to laugh your butt off, look no further than Joy Ride. The latest comedy among 2023's new movie releases to hit theaters this summer is seriously one of the best women-led buddy comedies in some time. There are a lot of hilarious bits throughout the movie from its leading cast, but right now we have to talk about the origins of Ashley Park’s Gollum impression, how it came about and what it almost was.
When CinemaBlend spoke to Ashley Park and Sherry Cola at Joy Ride’s Los Angeles press day, we asked the star about her spot on Lord of the Rings reference (in the video above). First, in Park’s words: