Frodo Actor Elijah Wood Admits He Is Still Reading The Lord of the Rings, 25 Years Later
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Over 25 years after first filming The Lord of the Rings, Frodo actor Elijah Wood admits to Stephen Colbert that he is still working his way through reading the books.
Quarter of a century after stepping onto the set as Middle Earth's most famous ring bearer, actor Elijah Wood has confessed to a funny truth about his relationship with the source material. Speaking in an interview with noted Tolkien superfan Stephen Colbert, Wood admitted that he is still working his way through J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary trilogy. Confronted by Colbert about long-standing rumors, Wood offered a sheepish update while confirming that he has at least finally started reading the books.
It is a humorous revelation for a performer who has spent a significant chunk of his career anchored to the franchise. Wood originally began filming the Peter Jackson trilogy back in September 1999, later reprising his role in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. With reports pointing to his return in the upcoming prequel The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, Wood remains deeply connected to the cinematic lineage of the IP. Earlier this month, he even noted that he wants no one else playing Frodo as long as he is alive and able to do so.
For fans who treat massive fantasy universes as long-term comfort media, Wood joining the club of people still chipping through classic fantasy reading lists is wonderfully relatable. Between massive franchise rewatches and endless gaming adaptations across console, PC, and mobile, consuming epic lore takes time. As Warner Bros. prepares to dive back into Middle Earth with new films, Wood's journey with the books proves that some adventures simply take a few decades to complete. Read the original report over at IGN South Africa.
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Original article: IGN South Africa