I think the same. It's a very very good job that they made the three LoTR movies AND NEVER MADE ANYTHING ELSE AND NOBODY MADE A CASH-IN SERIES SPOILING IT AT ALL EVER. At least we have these people and their work.
Vigo was not the original choice for Aragorn! The job was already given to Stuart Townsend who was let go after 1 day and they had to scramble to find a new actor as they were already assembled and production had started in NZ ( which is why Viggo talks about "crash" course in swordplay) Viggo absolutely nailed it 👌🏻
true, i really dont know if the films would have worked without Andy Serkis as Gollum and the the way they implemented the technology to bring him to life
Oh, perfectly said. LOTR is a true masterpiece of storytelling! I only recently found all of this. Was researching Norse myth due to some genealogical work I was doing. Somehow it all led me to Tolkien and this wonderfully rich world of Middle Earth. I think over the past year, I’ve read everything I could get my hands on. Tolkien led me to a current study of the Anglo-Saxon period of the late Bronze (commonly called Dark) Age, a period of history that Tolkien loved. I actually found ancestors of my own from the very early medieval period, so this transitional time period of around 600 AD to 1100AD, along with its Viking invasions, meant something to me personally. These approx. 500 years, contained an era of great scholastic discovery, artwork, and the nascent history of what we now call the UK that makes the soul sing! Alfred the Great’s Chronicle is a tremendous insight into this era. The moniker of “Dark Age” is really an unfair description. I’m in the process of teaching myself Old English now. For some reason, my public school education in the USA seemed to begin British history with Henry VIII. But I find the history of the late Dark Ages to be the most fascinating in terms of historical development and achievements of an ancient culture. There is also the tension between paganism and Christianity, as the Church takes root and becomes a way of life for the Anglo Saxon people. I wish I had learned more about this early historical period as a younger student and prior to visiting England as a young adult. I’d love to return someday and explore Scotland and the Celtic nations more as well as the area of Northumbria in England. It’s on my bucket list at least. 😊
I wonder if the cast ever thought they'd be telling stories about the minutiae of every detail of making these movies 25 years later... but people still want to hear all of it!
This definitely wasn’t filmed within the last 10 years. This may have been recorded 20 years ago. You can tell by how young they all are relative to today
I was thinking the other day how well Sean bean was cast and what a terrific job he did, I think the american actor who played Sam wise did extremely well as well, not that many american actors pull off English accents particularly well.
@@chatteyj That American, Sean Astin, has a particularly amazing acting pedigree. His mother was Academy Award-winning actress, Patty Duke. His father growing-up was John Astin (Gomez in television's 'The Addams Family'). Stellar family! 🌟
I was a crew member on the trilogy, and NONE of us had any idea it was going to be as huge as it was. Nobody took fantasy seriously, and we expected niche cult status but not blockbuster. We were all thrilled with how the world embraced our work, and I’m very proud of what we accomplished.
The beauty is that maybe 20% of the cast was familiar with the story, but you have Serkis, McKellen, Mortensen, and Blanchett literally mentioning it…but these people literally *owned* the role and learned what they could, and *acted*.
IMHO Gollum was the best special effect in the history of cinema so far. The combination of stunning CGI, literally capturing the incredible performance of Andy Serkis is still breathtaking, even after all these years. And, after all these years, still not surpassed or even equalled.
The fact that Vigo turned so quickly to the Volsunga saga and other norse sagas for inspiration tells tales of how well he understood Tolkiens work, despite not having read it beforehand.
I literally cry every time he goes “my friends, you bow to no one” during the coronation scene and he bows to the hobbits as king and so the whole kingdom then bows and the hobbits are just SHOCKED the people are doing this
@@TheMonroemomma and I’ve gone back to fix the typos in my original comment 🤭 😇, but yeah it’s so intense it’s one of the iconic movie scenes in my book for sure.
@@UTUBE3JC You are actually in luck, then, as they tore down Hobbittown after they finished making LOTR, but had to rebuild it when they started making The Hobbit. This time they let the village stay up and even made some of the houses "real" enough for turists to visit.
All of the casting for Lord of the Rings was expertly done! And thank God they decided to use Andy Serkis as the actor for Gollum, not just the voice actor. He did such a fabulous job!
If it wasn’t for Viggo’s son Henry (great name btw) he wouldn’t have been Aragon. He wasn’t familiar with the material but His son is obsessed with the books and told his dad he has to do it. Viggo is such a brilliant actor. If you haven’t seen Captain Fantastic go see it!
Wow. Viggo Mortensen's assessment of Aragorn's transformation from Strider the Ranger to King of Gondor, as 'his masks dropping away'... *chef's kiss * 😘😘 And Andy Serkis's analogy of Gollum's condition as being the same as a heroin addict, an ADDICTION...just, wow. These men reached the core of character analysis in these descriptions. 💜💜
Serkis not getting an Oscar for acting Gollum is one of the great injustices of our time... At the very least, he should have gotten one shared with the digital animation department for inventing a whole new way of performing.
And his narration of the audiobooks is astounding. Every character sounds almost exactly as they sound in the films. My only criticism is his decision to make Beregond a scouser. Just... why?? 😂
I can't believe I just stumbled across this. When Viggo talks about the accent change throughout the 3 films, holy shit, that just floured me! I've always been able to pick up on the difference in the accents between FOTR and the others, but I always thought it was because he came into the project so late and hadn't read the books that he was unsure how he thought Aragorn would sound. Now that I know it was intentional!!?? Holy Shit Viggo, like you needed to add another layer in your performance in my eyes. I salute you Sir. 👏
I'm still not aware of the accent change I've no idea what he is talking about I shall re-watch lotr soon and see. I'm over due for a re-watch anyway its been at least 5-6 years for me!
@@chatteyj I've always seen it as he is behaving more like the elves he was raised by in the beginning... and as the film progresses he embraces his human lineage and starts becoming a man of Gondor
I am a super fan, so I'm not being negative, but it is very apparent that he hadn't had his dialect coaching yet in a few scenes. He's straight up American accent for a few.
One of the reasons for the success of LotR was casting. Ian has the perfect demeanor and skill set as an actor for Gandalf (playing very very old characters is something most actors can't pull off IMO). Cate blows away Galadriel with elemental elfishness, again someone who is ancient in age. Part of playing ancient characters includes, at least sometimes, a softness, a wisdom that, again, most actors can't pull off. Andy nearly singlehandedly created motion capture for use in a film as we know it today. There are many many more exceptional choices for specific actors, from every member of the "Fellowship of the Ring" to The Steward of Gondor, the other wizards, etc. However, Aragorn was one of those, like Gandalf, that had to be perfect: highly complex, a reflective softness, wisdom, heartfelt empathy, age, a certain humbleness, but also having to display a hard edge as both are deadly. Aragorn had to be.....kingly, noble and keep this part of himself unmistakable, but nuanced, under the surface. Viggo was the perfect choice. They all were..... .
This is a good observation on portraying "Ancient" characters. Look at Galadriel on introduction, she is regal and almost alien. She is suppose to be something beyond them, and you can feel that even with just a look directly at the camera and the entire scene itself. And it was the unique person who helped translate that to film, you are right it is something you don't see often from people.
Although I always say never say never, I suspect it will be a very long time (not in our lifetimes) that a movie or trilogy will reach the level of LOTR. I'd be interested to hear other's opinion, but I feel it's not because of how the movie was made, but because of that perfect combination of being: - made by a devoted group of fans who were already skilled in film making, - in a country that was 'off the beaten track' in the film-making world, - based on a story (by a highly respected man) with real depth and meaning even in today's world, - the amount of outdoor filming they did in pristine and beautiful landscapes contributed to the performances, - with a principle cast that mixed theatrical heavyweights with relative newcomers who committed to the long stay in NZ so were in it for more than just the money. The tattoos and their enduring friendships are testimony to how special it was. I also feel that the unusually long amount of time that PJ and co. had in pre-production (was it three years?) adds to the high level of quality. Which was an issue with The Hobbit. I believe that Guillermo left the project shortly before it was greenlit so PJ had to do a mad rush to redevelop it and get it made.
It’s crazy to me that Peter Jackson was figuring everything out while they filmed, experimented with the CGI, and Gollum, and just spearheaded those obstacles, overcoming them, and releasing one of the most iconic stories to hit the big screen. I would have curled up into a ball. I don’t know how these directors do it (I’m sure funding helps) but it all fascinates me.
The cast too, had to spend hours putting prosthetics on (Gimli, Hobbits, at least), go through freezing places and marshes, got injured, doing the same scene dozens of times, but still kept going
Every scene was a work of cinematic brilliance. We will never see a work as great as LoTr in our life times, thankyou PJ and cast for producing one of the greatest stories of all time.
Rings of Power brought me here......finished The Fellowship last night....So Hyped for the Two Towers Extended edition tonight.......This Cast is Amazing
If I could I would give each of these actors a big hug. They played their characters PERFECTLY. And in so doing gave a new and good liveliness to books I loved since the first time I read them in 6th grade. Also the casting director deserves huge props.
It was so intersting how they changed how Gollum was going to be done using the actor's movements. And Viggo put so much his depth and professionalism into his role. Research into The SAGA, not just the Tolkien one, and adapting his character's ways to the whole story. And he's so dapper in his interview!
I will never forget Gandalf's epic YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!! With that booming voice and utter determination. Not a gay old man, a wizard, a Valar who's 7. 000 years old.
@@ashe9837 As I happen to be one myself... it was not meant as an insult. I only wanted to say that Gandalf was utterly convincing. Ian himself mentioned that his being a g.o.m. was somewhat of a problem in the casting. Furthermore, it took me ages to find out that John Gielgud and Lawrence Olivier were gay also gay. Much to my delight.
@@ashe9837 I guessed as much, but sparse txt leaves inclination/intention sometimes out. Especially when we both have different mother tongues. (eww, nasty expression that). 😁
A rarity in movie making; excellent production, perfect casting, brilliantly scripted, groundbreaking special effects, superb direction, a palpable camaraderie etc.
These movies are such a work of utter love and dedication from everyone involved, and you can see it in its legacy on every aspect. Box office, awards, fan approval, success. All deserved, timeless. I fuckin' love them.
2 years after posting, over 20 since they captivated people through the films, I can never get enough of this stuff. Tolkiens work is a once in a century treat to humanity in cultural arts. Perhaps longer even.
It is amazing the difference between this interviews compared to the ones with Amazon’s RoP cast! Even though most did not know about the books, they embraced their roles and went dee into the character building. Amazing and real professionals!!
There is no comparison really, those Rings of Power idiots are shallow and uncaring of the source material, just like those two stupid showrunners who ghosted Peter Jackson, fired Tom Shippey and ignored everything related to Tolkien.
As a kid who grew up on the east side of San Antonio tx, I immediately knew who Gollum was, a crackhead. I could here it in his voice, the way he moved (andy serkis did a damn good job). When gandalf tells frodo to have pitty for gollum, my grandmother used to say the same about the crackheads. Lord of the rings is a great story and from peter jackson all the way down to andy serkis, everyone who had anything to do making the trilogy, fucking nailed it or came pretty damn close.
Viggo is so incredibly well spoken. I take forensics/speech and debate and we learn a lot about presentation and giving effective speeches and he is amazing. Of course, Ian's a great storyteller and Andy's hilarious and I just love Cate, but I would trust Viggo with my life just based on his speaking.
i was a tolkien fan for decades before lotr trilogy, yet these 4 actors specifically, are the voices/faces of these characters as i read tolkien ever since! lightning in a bottle this trilogy was!
I'm so extremly glad for all actors contribution, everyone is just amazing! But it wouldn't have been the same without Sir Ian and Andy, so glad they accepted their part, taking a chance on such an epic tale that no one really knew was gonna be a hit.
I remember going to the movies to watch a movie and the trailer/previews for the LOTR came on. It was a clip of the Fellowship after they were chosen and they began the journey that would change the cinematic world. They had their iconic shot of each one in the Fellowship. I was in the movies with my friends. Anyone who read the LOTR books instantly recognized the dwarf the elf the men and what looked like hobbits. I knew I froze in my seat because in my brain I was silently screaming. What? I didn’t know they were making this. Can it be? Then the iconic display came on that it was The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship coming to theaters. I think a lot of people in the theaters was just stunned in to silence. Then words erupted among the movie goers. Oh my god!!!! We have to go see that!!!! And we did when the movie came out. Those were the days of real movies.
English actors getting the call: dunno what this is, sounds silly, it's a job though innit Viggo: I reread all the Nordic sagas to prepare for this role Cate: tbh I just wanted to work with Peter Jackson
One movie to rule all movies, one movie to find all the glorious artists, one movie to bring them all together, and in the darkness of the movie theater, bind them, in the land of cinema magic where the shadows and light bring dreams to life.
Andy Serkis: ¨I´m not a voice actor... I have to go into the character to find a voice as part of the building a character¨ Actually that´s what a GOOD voice Actor does...
Better than any trilogy in history, including The Godfather and (by miles) Star Wars. The impact of which is still monumental; a height Hollywood hasn't been able to reach again since. Even when people move on to other things, they go back and watch the extended content, or see the old cast members come back for interviews all these years later, and it captures them all over again. It has aged well, still gives you goosebumps, still gives you tears. It was planned so carefully, thought out so well, and filmed with love. While The Hobbit was less-than, LotR surpasses any other franchise.
im surprisd that actor( Kate Blanchet) which was casting most positive and enlightened character in movie was acualy pulled to this movie/world by dark grimmy theme ;p
You gotta appreciate that this trilogy was not only the peak of fiction, peak of storytelling, peak of trilogy movies, peak of special and practical effect, but also the peak of each one of the actor's performance.
These are rare things.... Perfect films. Before these films came out, I was one of the skeptics that didn't think it could be adapted to film. How pleased I was to be so wrong. When I say perfect, it is because I believe everyone killed it in their job. Jackson, the cast, the fight choreographer, the model makers... Everyone involved in this film, kicked ass, quite frankly. I don't care if they were the third assistant sewer in the costume department, they are allowed to be proud of their work on these films. That's the secret to these films I think.... Everyone just kills it. Writing, directing, cinematography, score, effects, stunts, cast, set design, costumes... Every little detail of this film is 'pinnacle of their craft' good.
9:46 yup. I had never heard of LOTR. saw the trailer for The Fellowship in the theater. I was in awe. Had to wait one year for the movie release. The wait was well worth it.
Having read TLOTR as a student, and been utterly captivated, I should never have thought it possible that a visual art form like film could in any way capture that landscape of the imagination. How wrong I was! One aspect which is not commented on here, is the fabulous musical score, which equates to, and I think exceeds, the function of Tolkien's frequent lyrical verse. None of it is on a par with the very greatest art, either book or film, but, my word, is it all satisfyingly enjoyable!
The casting was so perfect that they all became the People of Middle Earth, and they will always be. New Zealand landscape is Middle Earth. This trilogy IS perfection. Thanks.
Goodness Andys agent did right by him there, getting him something that is not necessarily in his wheel house, but its a solid job, now hes directing a new LOTR movie, wow.
2:24 Antony Hopkins have played just like 5 minutes or less. We are so lucky to see him play Gandalf and Magneto. These are my favorite childhood movies.
Sir Ian Mekellen almost wasnt in LOTR and Xmen cuz psycho tom wanted him lol. can you imagine. hes such an impt figure in both movies and literally one of the most recognizable person in the world because of those 2 movies. would have missed out on those and only to be semi known to have worked with psycho tom (he was with katie holmes and super insane at that time period) lmao glad we are in the best time line.
Everything fell into perfect place for these movies to turn out the way they did. I will always be grateful to everyone involved. EVERYONE. The trilogy still holds up. Even though I know the films like the back of my hand and know what is coming, the performances given by the cast still move me. Gandalf falling and the fellowship mourning him. Boromir succumbing to the temptation of the ring but earning redemption in his defense of Merry and Pippin. The charge of the Rohirrim. Frodo sending Sam away, and Sam staying true despite it. I could go on and on ( I already kind of did lol). They will, without a doubt, remake Lotr at some point. They'll never come close to the original.
Watching the appendices included in the extended versions taught me how movies are made. And the trilogy - in my opinion - is one of the greatest feats of filmmaking ever. Full stop.
Genuinely can't believe they've managed to hit this many back to back jackpots when it comes to the cast. Especially amazed by the way Gollum was created - one in a billion performance from Andy Serkis. The greatest movies in the history of movies.
And this is why the Rings of Power has no chance to be 1/10th this good. Listening to these actors and the love they have for the project compared to the woke nonsense of the new stuff.
I will say as a huge Christopher Lee fan, it is a bit painful to here Ian McKellen speak about the Gandalf role. I loved his version of Saruman but still wish he could have had his chance to play Gandalf. Especially when McKellen seemed ambivalent to it, and it meant so much to Lee
@old man doom. While that is sad, Christopher Lee was perfectly cast as Saruman Lee had the perfect aura of silent menace that the role of Saruman demands. Mckellen was a perfect Gandalf
When a leader builds the right team and keeps them well motivated, provides them with the best tools, and they all have the same goal great things can happen. LOTR is one example. Everyone involved, from the caterers, the extras, the costumers, the set builders, the principal actors, the minor actors, they were all part of making one of the greatest three part movie ever. It didn't matter that liberties were taken with the original story, that chapters were cut, that story lines were added. It was an awesome thing. Now, build your team, take care of them all, provide the best tools, set the goal and see what YOUR team can do.
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I think we will never get bored with Lord of The Ring content ...like ever.
I agree! I have a playlist that keeps on growing with LOTR & The Hobbit stuff!!
Same! 🙂
I think the same. It's a very very good job that they made the three LoTR movies AND NEVER MADE ANYTHING ELSE AND NOBODY MADE A CASH-IN SERIES SPOILING IT AT ALL EVER.
At least we have these people and their work.
I watch LOTR once a year. And that includes the appendices/behind the scenes. All of ‘em.
@@avaria1538 how long does it take you? I was thinking of rewatching
Vigo as Aragon, McKellen as Gandalf... Two of the best casting choices in the history of cinema imo.
Vigo was not the original choice for Aragorn! The job was already given to Stuart Townsend who was let go after 1 day and they had to scramble to find a new actor as they were already assembled and production had started in NZ ( which is why Viggo talks about "crash" course in swordplay)
Viggo absolutely nailed it 👌🏻
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@@ishan9665 facts
and Elijah as Frodo
true, i really dont know if the films would have worked without Andy Serkis as Gollum and the the way they implemented the technology to bring him to life
I swear every actor, technician, cook, candlestick maker etc was absolutely essential for these films to be what they are. Marvelous x
The costume workers who lost their fingerprints while creating the chainmail armour out of rings of rubber. They certainly bow to no-one.
Oh, perfectly said. LOTR is a true masterpiece of storytelling! I only recently found all of this. Was researching Norse myth due to some genealogical work I was doing. Somehow it all led me to Tolkien and this wonderfully rich world of Middle Earth. I think over the past year, I’ve read everything I could get my hands on. Tolkien led me to a current study of the Anglo-Saxon period of the late Bronze (commonly called Dark) Age, a period of history that Tolkien loved. I actually found ancestors of my own from the very early medieval period, so this transitional time period of around 600 AD to 1100AD, along with its Viking invasions, meant something to me personally. These approx. 500 years, contained an era of great scholastic discovery, artwork, and the nascent history of what we now call the UK that makes the soul sing!
Alfred the Great’s Chronicle is a tremendous insight into this era. The moniker of “Dark Age” is really an unfair description.
I’m in the process of teaching myself Old English now. For some reason, my public school education in the USA seemed to begin British history with Henry VIII. But I find the history of the late Dark Ages to be the most fascinating in terms of historical development and achievements of an ancient culture. There is also the tension between paganism and Christianity, as the Church takes root and becomes a way of life for the Anglo Saxon people.
I wish I had learned more about this early historical period as a younger student and prior to visiting England as a young adult. I’d love to return someday and explore Scotland and the Celtic nations more as well as the area of Northumbria in England. It’s on my bucket list at least. 😊
the closest humanity has ever gotten to perfection is the lord of the rings!
And the director of course lmao
I wonder if the cast ever thought they'd be telling stories about the minutiae of every detail of making these movies 25 years later... but people still want to hear all of it!
And the thing is we've heard it all before but simply cant stop wanting to hear it all again..
This definitely wasn’t filmed within the last 10 years. This may have been recorded 20 years ago. You can tell by how young they all are relative to today
@@Alexp9508Viggo's part yes, the other ones I think are max 10 years old
This movie was perfectly cast!! Perfectly. Thank goodness for Viggo
Especially since they initially cast Stuart Townsend 👀
@@rushofblood994 Whatever happened to him?
One of the producers wives suggested Viggo. She had just watched A Perfect Murder.
I was thinking the other day how well Sean bean was cast and what a terrific job he did, I think the american actor who played Sam wise did extremely well as well, not that many american actors pull off English accents particularly well.
@@chatteyj That American, Sean Astin, has a particularly amazing acting pedigree. His mother was Academy Award-winning actress, Patty Duke. His father growing-up was John Astin (Gomez in television's 'The Addams Family'). Stellar family! 🌟
I was a crew member on the trilogy, and NONE of us had any idea it was going to be as huge as it was.
Nobody took fantasy seriously, and we expected niche cult status but not blockbuster.
We were all thrilled with how the world embraced our work, and I’m very proud of what we accomplished.
Love Andy Serkis' commitment to creating a legendary, albeit digital character.
The beauty is that maybe 20% of the cast was familiar with the story, but you have Serkis, McKellen, Mortensen, and Blanchett literally mentioning it…but these people literally *owned* the role and learned what they could, and *acted*.
One of the all time greatest villains.
His work was revolutionary in motion capture.
He is a amazing person.he reads the audio books of the lotr and the world of a better place for it.amazing voices
IMHO Gollum was the best special effect in the history of cinema so far. The combination of stunning CGI, literally capturing the incredible performance of Andy Serkis is still breathtaking, even after all these years. And, after all these years, still not surpassed or even equalled.
The fact that Vigo turned so quickly to the Volsunga saga and other norse sagas for inspiration tells tales of how well he understood Tolkiens work, despite not having read it beforehand.
If you know anything about him, he is a very well-read man. I believe he writes poetry and I know he speaks a number of languages.
@@monicarose1 He does write poetry and also he paints, and speaks 6 languages fluently.
I literally cry every time he goes “my friends, you bow to no one” during the coronation scene and he bows to the hobbits as king and so the whole kingdom then bows and the hobbits are just SHOCKED the people are doing this
Just experienced this very thing about 10 hours ago. I've seen it a hundred times, and it still gets me every time.
@@TheMonroemomma and I’ve gone back to fix the typos in my original comment 🤭 😇, but yeah it’s so intense it’s one of the iconic movie scenes in my book for sure.
Brings a tear to my eye, just being reminded of the scene
@@forcechanneltocomment512 what a great trilogy 👌🏽 I plan to visit New Zealand one day just to see the sets
@@UTUBE3JC You are actually in luck, then, as they tore down Hobbittown after they finished making LOTR, but had to rebuild it when they started making The Hobbit. This time they let the village stay up and even made some of the houses "real" enough for turists to visit.
All of the casting for Lord of the Rings was expertly done! And thank God they decided to use Andy Serkis as the actor for Gollum, not just the voice actor. He did such a fabulous job!
If it wasn’t for Viggo’s son Henry (great name btw) he wouldn’t have been Aragon. He wasn’t familiar with the material but His son is obsessed with the books and told his dad he has to do it. Viggo is such a brilliant actor. If you haven’t seen Captain Fantastic go see it!
If you haven't seen Eastern Promises go see it
He was great in Green Book as well, go see it.
All stars aligned for this masterpiece to happen.
I see what you did there
Eastern Promises was good
Andy Serkis and the digital team that animated Gollum should have gotten a special achievement award at the Oscars. No category? Make a special award!
I might be wrong, but it sounds like they pretty much invented MoCap for entertainment.
I don't think I have ever seen someone casually bring the Volsunga Saga into an interview like Viggo Mortensen just did...
“I don’t take credit for the success of the movie. I just did my part.”
It’s so rare to see actors today being so humble as Sir Ian Mckellen was here
Its not being humble. Its being intelligent and honest. He cant take credit for that at all.
Wow. Viggo Mortensen's assessment of Aragorn's transformation from Strider the Ranger to King of Gondor, as 'his masks dropping away'... *chef's kiss * 😘😘 And Andy Serkis's analogy of Gollum's condition as being the same as a heroin addict, an ADDICTION...just, wow. These men reached the core of character analysis in these descriptions. 💜💜
This entire endeavor was absolute perfection. From sets, to extras to sound. All of it done with love and respect.
Serkis not getting an Oscar for acting Gollum is one of the great injustices of our time... At the very least, he should have gotten one shared with the digital animation department for inventing a whole new way of performing.
And his narration of the audiobooks is astounding. Every character sounds almost exactly as they sound in the films.
My only criticism is his decision to make Beregond a scouser. Just... why?? 😂
@@nfornethat was my exact reaction too!!! Like why the heck is there a scouser in Minas Tirith 😂
I can't believe I just stumbled across this. When Viggo talks about the accent change throughout the 3 films, holy shit, that just floured me! I've always been able to pick up on the difference in the accents between FOTR and the others, but I always thought it was because he came into the project so late and hadn't read the books that he was unsure how he thought Aragorn would sound. Now that I know it was intentional!!?? Holy Shit Viggo, like you needed to add another layer in your performance in my eyes. I salute you Sir. 👏
I'm still not aware of the accent change I've no idea what he is talking about I shall re-watch lotr soon and see. I'm over due for a re-watch anyway its been at least 5-6 years for me!
@@chatteyj I've always seen it as he is behaving more like the elves he was raised by in the beginning... and as the film progresses he embraces his human lineage and starts becoming a man of Gondor
Even more so impressive considering that the three films together, rather than back to back
I am a super fan, so I'm not being negative, but it is very apparent that he hadn't had his dialect coaching yet in a few scenes. He's straight up American accent for a few.
@@TheMonroemomma I've always thought he had a mix of a New York accent with a Danish accent.
One of the reasons for the success of LotR was casting. Ian has the perfect demeanor and skill set as an actor for Gandalf (playing very very old characters is something most actors can't pull off IMO). Cate blows away Galadriel with elemental elfishness, again someone who is ancient in age. Part of playing ancient characters includes, at least sometimes, a softness, a wisdom that, again, most actors can't pull off. Andy nearly singlehandedly created motion capture for use in a film as we know it today. There are many many more exceptional choices for specific actors, from every member of the "Fellowship of the Ring" to The Steward of Gondor, the other wizards, etc.
However, Aragorn was one of those, like Gandalf, that had to be perfect: highly complex, a reflective softness, wisdom, heartfelt empathy, age, a certain humbleness, but also having to display a hard edge as both are deadly. Aragorn had to be.....kingly, noble and keep this part of himself unmistakable, but nuanced, under the surface. Viggo was the perfect choice. They all were.....
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This is a good observation on portraying "Ancient" characters. Look at Galadriel on introduction, she is regal and almost alien. She is suppose to be something beyond them, and you can feel that even with just a look directly at the camera and the entire scene itself.
And it was the unique person who helped translate that to film, you are right it is something you don't see often from people.
I dont think a movie nor trilogy will ever reach the level LOTR did but if one ever does.... I cant wait to see it.
Although I always say never say never, I suspect it will be a very long time (not in our lifetimes) that a movie or trilogy will reach the level of LOTR.
I'd be interested to hear other's opinion, but I feel it's not because of how the movie was made, but because of that perfect combination of being:
- made by a devoted group of fans who were already skilled in film making,
- in a country that was 'off the beaten track' in the film-making world,
- based on a story (by a highly respected man) with real depth and meaning even in today's world,
- the amount of outdoor filming they did in pristine and beautiful landscapes contributed to the performances,
- with a principle cast that mixed theatrical heavyweights with relative newcomers who committed to the long stay in NZ so were in it for more than just the money. The tattoos and their enduring friendships are testimony to how special it was.
I also feel that the unusually long amount of time that PJ and co. had in pre-production (was it three years?) adds to the high level of quality. Which was an issue with The Hobbit. I believe that Guillermo left the project shortly before it was greenlit so PJ had to do a mad rush to redevelop it and get it made.
I think the closet we have is the marvel movies
@@thebacongamer1488 no.
@@adamthorntonillustration9281 agree 100%
@@thebacongamer1488 WHAT?!
It’s crazy to me that Peter Jackson was figuring everything out while they filmed, experimented with the CGI, and Gollum, and just spearheaded those obstacles, overcoming them, and releasing one of the most iconic stories to hit the big screen.
I would have curled up into a ball. I don’t know how these directors do it (I’m sure funding helps) but it all fascinates me.
The cast too, had to spend hours putting prosthetics on (Gimli, Hobbits, at least), go through freezing places and marshes, got injured, doing the same scene dozens of times, but still kept going
Peter probably gave up ten years of his lifespan to this project.
Every scene was a work of cinematic brilliance. We will never see a work as great as LoTr in our life times, thankyou PJ and cast for producing one of the greatest stories of all time.
Rings of Power brought me here......finished The Fellowship last night....So Hyped for the Two Towers Extended edition tonight.......This Cast
is Amazing
If I could I would give each of these actors a big hug. They played their characters PERFECTLY. And in so doing gave a new and good liveliness to books I loved since the first time I read them in 6th grade. Also the casting director deserves huge props.
It was so intersting how they changed how Gollum was going to be done using the actor's movements. And Viggo put so much his depth and professionalism into his role. Research into The SAGA, not just the Tolkien one, and adapting his character's ways to the whole story. And he's so dapper in his interview!
I’ve watched the movies probably 15 times. It will never ever age. It’s timeless. Forever beautiful.
I will never forget Gandalf's epic
YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!
With that booming voice and utter determination. Not a gay old man, a wizard, a Valar who's 7. 000 years old.
hey don t insult gay old man
@@ashe9837 As I happen to be one myself... it was not meant as an insult. I only wanted to say that Gandalf was utterly convincing. Ian himself mentioned that his being a g.o.m. was somewhat of a problem in the casting. Furthermore, it took me ages to find out that John Gielgud and Lawrence Olivier were gay also gay. Much to my delight.
@@theobolt250 I m sorry I ment it more as a joke than an insult
@@ashe9837 I guessed as much, but sparse txt leaves inclination/intention sometimes out. Especially when we both have different mother tongues. (eww, nasty expression that). 😁
@@theobolt250 very true
A rarity in movie making; excellent production, perfect casting, brilliantly scripted, groundbreaking special effects, superb direction, a palpable camaraderie etc.
These movies are such a work of utter love and dedication from everyone involved, and you can see it in its legacy on every aspect. Box office, awards, fan approval, success. All deserved, timeless. I fuckin' love them.
When light prevailed 🔥❤️🔥
2 years after posting, over 20 since they captivated people through the films, I can never get enough of this stuff. Tolkiens work is a once in a century treat to humanity in cultural arts. Perhaps longer even.
Andy Serkis is a genius in how he approached Gollum.
Reminds you why this was so great. True artists.
Such a fantastically talented group 💜
It is amazing the difference between this interviews compared to the ones with Amazon’s RoP cast! Even though most did not know about the books, they embraced their roles and went dee into the character building. Amazing and real professionals!!
There is no comparison really, those Rings of Power idiots are shallow and uncaring of the source material, just like those two stupid showrunners who ghosted Peter Jackson, fired Tom Shippey and ignored everything related to Tolkien.
They did choose the most perfect cast for these characters. Great actors, epic story.
As a kid who grew up on the east side of San Antonio tx, I immediately knew who Gollum was, a crackhead. I could here it in his voice, the way he moved (andy serkis did a damn good job). When gandalf tells frodo to have pitty for gollum, my grandmother used to say the same about the crackheads. Lord of the rings is a great story and from peter jackson all the way down to andy serkis, everyone who had anything to do making the trilogy, fucking nailed it or came pretty damn close.
Andy Serkis is a one of a kind actor, absolute legend!
Viggo is so incredibly well spoken. I take forensics/speech and debate and we learn a lot about presentation and giving effective speeches and he is amazing. Of course, Ian's a great storyteller and Andy's hilarious and I just love Cate, but I would trust Viggo with my life just based on his speaking.
i was a tolkien fan for decades before lotr trilogy, yet these 4 actors specifically, are the voices/faces of these characters as i read tolkien ever since! lightning in a bottle this trilogy was!
I LOVE seeing the interviews of Ian. He is truly a beloved man
One thing you can't fault the lord of the rings films for is the acting, the actors all gave great performances throughout the trilogy!
I love Cate Blanchett 's Galadriel 💓
A small but crucial role. She has but a few minutes of screentime, but they leave an impression!
A labour of love for cast and crew alike and boy does it show in the final product.
Andy did a fantastic mind boggling job.
Cate Blanchett mentioning Braindead just made my day.
I'm so extremly glad for all actors contribution, everyone is just amazing! But it wouldn't have been the same without Sir Ian and Andy, so glad they accepted their part, taking a chance on such an epic tale that no one really knew was gonna be a hit.
One of the greatest cast of all time ! Talent ! Pure talent !
The best part of this trilogy is they literary became family.. all of them. And it shows.
I remember going to the movies to watch a movie and the trailer/previews for the LOTR came on. It was a clip of the Fellowship after they were chosen and they began the journey that would change the cinematic world. They had their iconic shot of each one in the Fellowship. I was in the movies with my friends. Anyone who read the LOTR books instantly recognized the dwarf the elf the men and what looked like hobbits. I knew I froze in my seat because in my brain I was silently screaming. What? I didn’t know they were making this. Can it be? Then the iconic display came on that it was The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship coming to theaters. I think a lot of people in the theaters was just stunned in to silence. Then words erupted among the movie goers. Oh my god!!!! We have to go see that!!!! And we did when the movie came out. Those were the days of real movies.
English actors getting the call: dunno what this is, sounds silly, it's a job though innit
Viggo: I reread all the Nordic sagas to prepare for this role
Cate: tbh I just wanted to work with Peter Jackson
Coming back to this once a year.
I am one who subscribed to Sir Ian's blogs. And this was when he was still shooting the movies.
Yep. Its been about 3 years.... time to watch the extended editions again. this will be viewing # 5. Will never, ever, get old.
One movie to rule all movies, one movie to find all the glorious artists, one movie to bring them all together, and in the darkness of the movie theater, bind them, in the land of cinema magic where the shadows and light bring dreams to life.
Beautiful!
To think viggo created the best portrayal of lucifer ever on screen and a redeemer type character in lotr is so incredible, his skills
in which movie he portayed lucifer?
Andy Serkis: ¨I´m not a voice actor... I have to go into the character to find a voice as part of the building a character¨
Actually that´s what a GOOD voice Actor does...
I came here after having watched an itw with the cast of Rings Of Power. Had to cleanse my soul somehow.
Thank god all these people accepted these rolls.
Andy serkis is a awesome person and so glad he read for the audiobooks of the lotr.
thanks for this compilation
Better than any trilogy in history, including The Godfather and (by miles) Star Wars. The impact of which is still monumental; a height Hollywood hasn't been able to reach again since. Even when people move on to other things, they go back and watch the extended content, or see the old cast members come back for interviews all these years later, and it captures them all over again. It has aged well, still gives you goosebumps, still gives you tears. It was planned so carefully, thought out so well, and filmed with love. While The Hobbit was less-than, LotR surpasses any other franchise.
I have and read both multiple times... IMHO as an American it is to close to call. LOTR is afar superior book. GF movie is Shakespearian.
No one but Sir Ian could have portrayed Gandolf.
How many of realize how great Cate Blanchett is?
How many people like me just realized she's Australian lol
👍
Cate*
Thanks
She is very beautiful
Over two decades and we are all still fascinated by these films.
We won't be doing the same for Rings of Power.
Ms. Blanchett was an incredible Galadriel . She was beautiful, powerful, dignified, just spot on . Almost every casting was near perfect.
im surprisd that actor( Kate Blanchet) which was casting most positive and enlightened character in movie was acualy pulled to this movie/world by dark grimmy theme ;p
This is the movie that got me into reading and now i read almost anything and everything ranging from mystery to fantasy to facts and fallacies
Ian McKellen is just the ultimate boss.
Amazing movies! Great to have inside perspectives.
You gotta appreciate that this trilogy was not only the peak of fiction, peak of storytelling, peak of trilogy movies, peak of special and practical effect, but also the peak of each one of the actor's performance.
These are rare things.... Perfect films.
Before these films came out, I was one of the skeptics that didn't think it could be adapted to film. How pleased I was to be so wrong. When I say perfect, it is because I believe everyone killed it in their job. Jackson, the cast, the fight choreographer, the model makers... Everyone involved in this film, kicked ass, quite frankly. I don't care if they were the third assistant sewer in the costume department, they are allowed to be proud of their work on these films. That's the secret to these films I think.... Everyone just kills it. Writing, directing, cinematography, score, effects, stunts, cast, set design, costumes... Every little detail of this film is 'pinnacle of their craft' good.
I'm a kiwi. During the filming I remember thinking that the movies would bomb! We can't be right 100% of the time. LOL
My advice is; Don't take up gambling. 😉
9:46 yup. I had never heard of LOTR. saw the trailer for The Fellowship in the theater. I was in awe. Had to wait one year for the movie release. The wait was well worth it.
Having read TLOTR as a student, and been utterly captivated, I should never have thought it possible that a visual art form like film could in any way capture that landscape of the imagination. How wrong I was! One aspect which is not commented on here, is the fabulous musical score, which equates to, and I think exceeds, the function of Tolkien's frequent lyrical verse. None of it is on a par with the very greatest art, either book or film, but, my word, is it all satisfyingly enjoyable!
Still my favourite movies of all time love them
The casting was so perfect that they all became the People of Middle Earth, and they will always be. New Zealand landscape is Middle Earth. This trilogy IS perfection. Thanks.
I think I have never heard Sir Anthony Hopkins being called 'Tony'. It took me quite a while to rrealize who he is talking about...
All of them are incredible actors
Mi trilogía favorita con sus actores magníficos 🙋🏼♀️😍❤️
Goodness Andys agent did right by him there, getting him something that is not necessarily in his wheel house, but its a solid job, now hes directing a new LOTR movie, wow.
Fantastic cast, excellent writing and a classic trilogy!
2:24 Antony Hopkins have played just like 5 minutes or less. We are so lucky to see him play Gandalf and Magneto. These are my favorite childhood movies.
I just can't believe none of them had read the trilogy before. I first read the thing in primary school and read it periodically to this day.
I read the books when I heard the movie was being made. So glad i red them before the movies.
If you’re keen to learn how much Christopher Lee loved LOTR, check out Count Dankulas Christopher Lee
Andy, you’re awesome.
Andy Serkis should have won the best actor Oscar for The Two Towers.
Sir Ian Mekellen almost wasnt in LOTR and Xmen cuz psycho tom wanted him lol. can you imagine. hes such an impt figure in both movies and literally one of the most recognizable person in the world because of those 2 movies. would have missed out on those and only to be semi known to have worked with psycho tom (he was with katie holmes and super insane at that time period) lmao glad we are in the best time line.
The cast of a certain TV series could learn something from these interviews
Everything fell into perfect place for these movies to turn out the way they did. I will always be grateful to everyone involved. EVERYONE. The trilogy still holds up. Even though I know the films like the back of my hand and know what is coming, the performances given by the cast still move me. Gandalf falling and the fellowship mourning him. Boromir succumbing to the temptation of the ring but earning redemption in his defense of Merry and Pippin. The charge of the Rohirrim. Frodo sending Sam away, and Sam staying true despite it. I could go on and on ( I already kind of did lol).
They will, without a doubt, remake Lotr at some point. They'll never come close to the original.
The entire trilogy was lightning in a bottle. So grateful they made these back then.
I think Viggo Mortensen looks so much better with a beard. A lot of men look better with a 5 day beard. Love the cast❤️
Watching the appendices included in the extended versions taught me how movies are made. And the trilogy - in my opinion - is one of the greatest feats of filmmaking ever. Full stop.
Genuinely can't believe they've managed to hit this many back to back jackpots when it comes to the cast. Especially amazed by the way Gollum was created - one in a billion performance from Andy Serkis.
The greatest movies in the history of movies.
I could watch these films, or the behind-the-scenes of these films every hour of every day.
Sir Ian IS GANDALF. No one else could have ever done what he did there. Sir Ian is wonderful.
And this is why the Rings of Power has no chance to be 1/10th this good. Listening to these actors and the love they have for the project compared to the woke nonsense of the new stuff.
Every single character in LOTR was perfectly cast, down to that one Mumakil Captain who had 6 seconds of screentime blowing the horn
EVERYTHING fell perfectly in place for these movies.
They have a special place in my heart
I will say as a huge Christopher Lee fan, it is a bit painful to here Ian McKellen speak about the Gandalf role. I loved his version of Saruman but still wish he could have had his chance to play Gandalf. Especially when McKellen seemed ambivalent to it, and it meant so much to Lee
Wow.. That sounded sad...
@old man doom. While that is sad, Christopher Lee was perfectly cast as Saruman Lee had the perfect aura of silent menace that the role of Saruman demands. Mckellen was a perfect Gandalf
When a leader builds the right team and keeps them well motivated, provides them with the best tools, and they all have the same goal great things can happen. LOTR is one example. Everyone involved, from the caterers, the extras, the costumers, the set builders, the principal actors, the minor actors, they were all part of making one of the greatest three part movie ever.
It didn't matter that liberties were taken with the original story, that chapters were cut, that story lines were added. It was an awesome thing.
Now, build your team, take care of them all, provide the best tools, set the goal and see what YOUR team can do.