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Lord Of The Rings stars reunite for ‘great night of conversation’ together

The group reunited for dinner more than two decades on from their last film together.

Evening Standard

The LOTR Cast's Low Pay Is Viral Again Thanks To Sean Astin's 'Go----n Right' Comments

The actor opened up about not being paid a lot to play Sam.

Cinemablend

Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin admits making ‘not a lot of money’ from trilogy: ‘I had to sell my house’

Samwise Gamgee actor said there was a ‘disconnect’ between the fantasy franchise’s success and the cast’s salaries

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‘My mother was 4ft 11in and scared the hell out of people’ – Sean Astin on child stardom, The Lord of the Rings and surviving 45 years in Hollywood

His mother was an Oscar-winning actor who had been exploited from a young age; Astin appeared in The Goonies at just 13. Now, he has followed in his mother’s footsteps again as a union leader. He talks Stranger Things, AI and why playing Samwise Gamgee cost him his house

The Guardian - UK

Adam Serkis won't do a 'politically correct' casting in Lord of the Rings movie 'for the sake of it'

Andy Serkis is directing The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which stars Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy - with Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen back to star as Frodo and Gandalf respectively.

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Andy Serkis responds to Lord of the Rings diversity criticism ahead of new film: ‘We won’t do a politically correct version’

Confirmed ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ cast includes multiple franchise veterans along with Jamie Dornan, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Winslet, and Leo Woodall

The Independent UK

Among Us character guide: Who voices Green, Orange, Blue, Red, and more in the new video game adaptation?

We break down who voices the little astronauts in the new video game TV adaptation

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Among Us season 1 review: "Flashes of creative brilliance, but not as addictive as the game it's based on"

Total Film

45 Celebrity Friendships That Formed Before Any Of Them Were Famous

Long before the red carpets and million-dollar deals, many of today’s biggest celebrities formed close friendships while trying to build their careers. Some met through acting classes, small auditions, or part-time jobs, supporting each other through all the uncertainty. These early connections often became an important source of motivation during…

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Peter Jackson reunites with Elijah Wood to receive Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival featured a Lord of the Rings reunion as Elijah Wood presented director Sir Peter Jackson with the prestigious Palme d'Or prize at the spectacle's opening ceremony on Tuesday (12.05.26).

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Demi Moore, Ruth Negga and Dame Joan Collins sparkle on Cannes red carpet

The Cannes Festival jury member, 63, appeared in a silver corset sequin strapless gown.

Evening Standard

The new Lord of the Rings has no Viggo Mortensen. But the problem’s bigger than that

COMMENT: With the news that Jamie Dornan will be replacing Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in the new spinoff ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, Louis Chilton asks if the original magic can ever truly be recaptured

The Independent UK

New Lord of the Rings film officially reveals its Aragorn

The Hunt for Gollum is slated for release in December 2027

The Independent UK

25 Years Later, 'Lord Of The Rings' Recasting Could Reveal Long-Forgotten Details

Kate Winslet's mystery role in 'The Hunt for Gollum' might give us a hint toward the scope of the 'Lord of the Rings' prequel.

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The Mary Sue

Middle Earth Must Find Its New Aragorn

Get ready, Middle Earth fans, because Andy Serkis has officially confirmed that the iconic role of Aragorn will be recast for the upcoming movie The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. This means we’re going to see a new actor step into Strider’s boots, a significant change from…

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Elijah Wood’s Way Of Looking At Hunt For Gollum Has Me More Hyped For The Return Of Lord Of The Rings

The Frodo actor has some good points!

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Andy Serkis confirms Aragorn will be recast in the upcoming Middle-earth film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

Ruling out a return for Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis has confirmed Aragorn will be recast in the upcoming Middle-earth film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

Total Film

Andy Serkis confirms Viggo Mortensen won't return as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: "We are recasting the role"

I repeat... Leo Woodall, anyone?

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Total Film

Frodo actor Elijah Wood says he regularly gets mistaken for fellow '00s movie icon Tobey Maguire: "Hey, Spider-Man!"

Tobey Maguire played Spider-Man and Elijah Wood played Frodo, but fans regularly mix them up

Total Film

Elijah Wood appears to confirm Aragorn recasting rumors in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: "Those are tough boots [to fill]"

Leo Woodall, anyone?

Total Film

Hunt for Gollum "doesn't have to" live up to Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, says Elijah Wood: "It is a side quest"

Frodo actor Elijah Wood says The Hunt for Gollum "doesn't bear the weight" of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy

Cinemablend

Sarah Michelle Gellar's Face When She Learned Elijah Wood Was In Back To The Future 2 Is Priceless

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Evening Standard

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood and cast of Ready Or Not 2 'evacuated' from Paris hotel fire

The incident unfolded at around 11am while the stars were speaking to journalists about the upcoming horror sequel, with reports suggesting the fire began in the hotel’s kitchen

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings movie

Comedian and departing late-night host is a hardcore LOTR fan

The Guardian - UK

Why is the US so expensive? Everything comes in a ‘premium’ version, from doctors’ appointments to movies

Want a good view of the cinema screen? You’ll need to sign up to the VIP scheme. A quick chat with your doctor? An extra $50,000 will let you jump the queue, writes Arwa Mahdawi

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