Unforgettable Moments: The Fellowship's First Encounter

🎥The cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring had never met before filming, causing nervousness and excitement.

💂‍♂️Peter Jackson purposely cast the four Hobbits close in age, hoping they would bond and bring authenticity to their characters.

🤝Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom met for the first time at the airport and instantly formed a close bond.

🍾The cast celebrated Orlando Bloom's and director Peter Jackson's birthdays during their flight to New Zealand.

🔊Viggo Mortensen was initially hesitant to accept the role of Aragorn but was eventually convinced, in part due to his son's enthusiasm.

How did the cast members of The Fellowship of the Ring meet?

—The cast members had never met before filming and had only interacted individually during the audition process.

Was it challenging for the cast to bond?

—Although the cast had never worked together before, they quickly formed close friendships and connected with each other.

Did the cast celebrate any milestones together?

—They celebrated Orlando Bloom's and director Peter Jackson's birthdays during their flight to New Zealand.

Why was Viggo Mortensen initially hesitant to accept the role of Aragorn?

—Viggo Mortensen was initially unsure about taking on the role of Aragorn but ultimately decided to accept it, in part due to his son's excitement about the film.

What did Peter Jackson do to help the Hobbits bond?

—Peter Jackson intentionally cast the Hobbits close in age and hoped that the time they spent together during filming would foster a genuine friendship among them.

00:00The cast members of The Fellowship of the Ring had never met before filming, causing nervousness and excitement.

02:32Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom formed a close bond when they met for the first time at the airport.

04:36Celebrations took place during the flight to New Zealand, including Orlando Bloom's and Peter Jackson's birthdays.

08:58Viggo Mortensen was initially hesitant to accept the role of Aragorn but later changed his mind, in part due to his son's enthusiasm.

09:53Peter Jackson purposely cast the four Hobbits close in age, hoping they would bond and bring authenticity to their characters.