Elijah Wood Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Stories from Lord of the Rings and More

TLDRElijah Wood shares his experiences filming Lord of the Rings and playing iconic video game characters in a spicy interview on Hot Ones.

Key insights

🎥Elijah Wood discusses the chemistry between FBI agent Bill Hagmire and Ted Bundy in the film 'No Man of God'.

🍕Elijah Wood reveals his favorite food spots in Austin, including El Primo, Pizza via 313, and Ramen Tatsu-ya.

🎮Elijah Wood shares his thoughts on video game adaptations, mentioning the potential for a GTA or Resident Evil TV series.

👻Elijah Wood discusses the psychological impact of horror video games compared to films, highlighting the immersive and interactive nature of games.

🎬Elijah Wood recalls a mind-blowing cinematic technique used in a scene at Bag End during the filming of Lord of the Rings.

Q&A

Which video game does Elijah Wood think would make a great screenplay adaptation?

Elijah Wood believes that the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) series would lend itself beautifully to a screen adaptation.

What type of food does Elijah Wood enjoy in Austin?

Elijah Wood recommends breakfast tacos from El Primo, pizza from Pizza via 313, and ramen from Ramen Tatsu-ya in Austin.

What is the main difference between horror video games and horror films?

According to Elijah Wood, the immersion and interactivity of horror video games make them more psychologically impactful than films.

Timestamped Summary

06:12Elijah Wood talks about his experiences filming Lord of the Rings and reveals fun facts, like starting filming with a fart.

11:08Elijah Wood shares a mind-blowing cinematic technique used during the filming of Lord of the Rings at Bag End.

04:48Elijah Wood discusses his latest film 'No Man of God' and the chemistry between the characters.

09:06Elijah Wood talks about his favorite food spots in Austin, including El Primo, Pizza via 313, and Ramen Tatsu-ya.

09:56Elijah Wood shares his thoughts on potential video game adaptations, mentioning GTA and Resident Evil

11:32Elijah Wood talks about the immersive and psychological aspects of horror video games versus films.