THE LORD OF THE RINGS Hobbits Panel - Atlanta Comic Con 2023

Lord of the Rings stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan gave a panel at ATL Comic Con 2023 to talk about the trilogy, their experiences, and answer fan questions.
Elijah Wood portrayed Frodo Baggins, a Hobbit, in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and is also known for his roles in Deep Impact, Back to the Future Part II, Flipper, The Faculty, Spy Kids 3: Game Over, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sin City, Happy Feet, and many more.
Sean Astin was Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and is also known for The Goonies, Rudy, Alphas, Stranger Things, 24, The Strain, Encino Man, and many more.
Billy Boyd played Pippin in The Lord of the Rings but is also known for his roles in Seed of Chucky, Doom Patrol, The Witches of Oz, Empty, Taggart, and more.
Dominic Monaghan was Merry in The Lord of the Rings (and on stage with Sean), and is also known for his roles in Lost, Moonhaven, Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, Flashforward, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and more.
This panel was recorded on February 25th, 2023.
To learn more about Atlanta Comic Con, visit atlcomicconvention.com
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[@bluegoose7832]

the fact that 20 years after these movies came out, that these guys still get to do panels is so cool. Like, they're not even promoting anything, people just love these movies THAT much

[@rovhalt6650]

Ikr. The new star wars movies didn't even last a year I think.

[@gzo313]

The appearance fee helps to motivate.

[@mrpogi23]

i mean, its all expense paid vacation and get to hangout with your buddies.

[@bubeable]

Best film ever made. Whoever says Avengers is on the same level of epicness has no idea

[@NickCADA]

LOFR films are like the Godfather, people are going to be watching these masterpieces for decades to come. That's why the films are preserved in the national archive.

[@ronpaul1082]

I like how they gave them giant chairs to make them look extra hobbity

[@brianherzog]

🤣

[@bloodsling]

jeez I didn't even notice. I'm so used to seeing them "Hobbity" it just looked normal lol.

[@mickhasthefacts8632]

They're not exactly 6 foot plus guys either, short guys like they are will make for giant looking chairs.

[@NisR2728]

LOL

[@SynchronizorVideos]

@@mickhasthefacts8632According to IMDB, these guys range from 5’5” to 5’7”, so yeah, they’re not tall. Average male height (globally) is 5’9”. Worked out well for the film though, because their height relative to the 6’1” John Rhys-Davies was proportionally correct for hobbits vs. dwarves, meaning scaled-up sets/props and the various tricks used to scale them down relative to human/elf/orc characters worked across the board.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Sean is literally Sam when he's finally ruling the Shire and days from retirement.

[@EmilyCheetham]

Ye he also took on the role of Sam for Elijah during the filming. Elijah apparently kept losing his room key and Sean had to keep sorting new ones for him is just one story I remember.

[@MothGirl007]

@@EmilyCheetham *losing

[@EmilyCheetham]

@@MothGirl007 thanks. I’ll correct. Was probably one of those days when I was writing real quick and didn’t notice I miss spelled.

[@TRKTKO]

​@@EmilyCheetham Cool story Emily!

[@edu2076]

It's funny because Sean Astin is quite athletic, having done many marathons and even the Kona IRONMAN in 2015. People chanted Rudy as he finished.

[@alisonmorton3501]

The movies are literally an anti-depressant. Watching the movies, escaping reality, memories. Love it.

[@Casper847]

Yes

[@LLCwr41th]

Yes, the series is the opposite though.

[@annas4191]

so true!!!!!!

[@beccastell6439]

Yes. Honestly, back in the 2000s I was struggling. I had a brain tumour and it was causing depression ( who knew, eh?) On bad days, my go-to was LotR. Honestly, the additional material saved my life.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

yes and then you play the soundtracks and life just gets better and better..i have it on now !!

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

"You think YOU can play Aragorn but I can't organize a convention?!" Billy is hilarious

[@vexomnight3079]

Most magical stories ever told The cast was perfect The films are timeless

[@roems6396]

I was such a fan of the books, that I thought the movies were going to be shit, and ruin it. But the casting, directing, and storytelling was perfect. My attitude was changed very quickly.

[@Ichiban_Kasuga.]

@@roems6396 Yeah, the book readers for many movie adaptations go in with their guard up. I was appalled at how much they cut out from Angels & Demons and even The Da Vinci Code. I saw these movies first, and then read the books, I honestly am not surprised that there weren't too many complaints from the book readers for LoTR.

[@roems6396]

@@Ichiban_Kasuga. Those movies butchered the books. I didn’t bother watching Angels and Demons after seeing what was done to the DaVinci Code.

[@midnitest0rm]

Most actors don’t like to be associated with one particular role, but I appreciate that all the hobbits seem to be perfectly ok with being known mostly from their characters from 20 years ago

[@BeYou-Butterfly9036]

20 years later, and they’re still so much like their characters. Dom and Billy are jokesters, and obviously besties; Sean is very true to the story and passionate about it, like Sam was about ‘songs and tales’. And Elijah is somewhat quiet, but speaks when he has something profound and meaningful to say (apart from the swearing! 😂). I think these characters have embodied them so much, they’ve become a part of their lives. And to some fans like me, I can relate as a viewer.

[@msvoy]

Or just extremely good, near perfection casting

[@saracarlson-kringle]

The line that levels me every time is, "For Frodo."

[@marioguidotomasone1265]

What about the "you bow to no one"? I know that's a bit of a cliche but hey, it IS a powerful one

[@NathComH]

​@@marioguidotomasone1265i cry so much on this part 🥲

[@12classics39]

Lines like that and “a wizard is never late” are so Tolkienesque that it surprised me when I discovered they weren’t in the book.

[@keepitsecret-dl1pr]

The most beautiful passage for me is Gandalf speaking to Pippin about what happens after death. "The grey rain curtain of this world rolls back and all turns to silver glass. And then you see it... White shores. And beyond. A far green country, under a swift sunrise."

[@suzybearheart530]

​@@keepitsecret-dl1pr That's my favorite Gandalf line. And the way he delivers it with such a reassuring tone. It's so comforting, and Pippen's face relaxing just a bit really seals the moment. Absolutely beautiful.

[@samdiego1965]

One of the many great things about these films is you can tell that these guys are genuinely friends in real life because they spent 3 years going through all this stuff together.

[@samdiego1965]

@ScrewyDriverTheMan it’s not an act. They’ve kept in touch over the years and still hang out to this day.

[@hells-bells900]

​@Screwy Driver I think they're pretty good friends because in the like 28 hours of behind the scenes you can watch. They really do look like they've bonded during their time filming this. Because they filmed the 3 films in one and no breaks like most films would of done. Spending that many hours with a group of people bonds you

[@Brinta3]

Billy and Dominic seem to be pretty close friends, but otherwise I don’t think any other combination of the four are that close. They’ll meet up at conventions and such, maybe have dinner when they’re in the same town. I’m sure that many LotR cast members really enjoy the occasional reunion, but they probably don’t communicate or hang out privately that much.

[@Brinta3]

@Screwy Driver What are you shouting at me for? It’s well-known that Billy and Dominic have remained close friends, and that there have been various dinners with several members of the Fellowship. And I did say that Billy and Dominic are the only ones that are still close.

[@Empty12345]

@Screwy Driver Is it your job to tell people in the internet that these fellow actors aren't friends, or something? LUL Billy and Dom are definitely close friends considering they made a podcast together just by themselves, like it or not.

[@BrothersCharles]

the phrase "Second breakfast" may not be in the LOTR books, but it IS in The Hobbit book, at the beginning of chapter 2: Bilbo began to whistle loudly and to forget about the night before. In fact he was just sitting down to a nice little second breakfast in the dining-room by the open window, when in walked Gandalf.

[@mereanawi6194]

Wow!!

[@digitalnomad9985]

5 meals a day is, the movie just made a name. I always imagined Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Supper.

[@gzo313]

Thank you, knew it existed just not where

[@coconutsurvivor03]

Perfect

[@bubeable]

​@@digitalnomad9985 5? It's Breakfast-2ndBF-11Snack-Lunch-4oclocktea-Dinner-Nightmeal. That's even 7

[@CinemaGulp]

The last film I ever saw with my mother before she passed was The Two Towers. It means the world that you guy are so grateful and spirited about these films.

[@faw6103]

It’s Greta that they didn’t become bitter since being defined by their roles in LoTR

[@annas4191]

thanks for sharing. i saw return of the king in theatres with my mom. probably one of the last before she passed also. much love

[@ogbee9690]

Me too ):

[@TJSaw]

The stars aligned to make this movie possible. Never again will we see anything like it ever again. One movie to rule them all.

[@TokuRewinds]

I love how Dom is so professional and to keep things moving and try to get as much fan questions as they can with the limited time they got

[@okitasan]

i get the sense that Dom finds Sean kind of irritating lol

[@WibblyWobblyEtc]

@@okitasan I thought so too XD but not in a way where he dislikes him, more in a fond eye roll sort of way, like 'oh there he goes again'

[@vanessastein1689]

​@@okitasanSeems like Sean really likes to talk. 😂 LOL just typed that when he joked that Elijah is terrible at speed rounds. 😂 Sounds like he knows he's chatty!

[@uncooked_ham]

@@okitasan They were romantically involved with each other up until a couple of years ago, maybe Dom discovered that this trait irritated him in this period? (May have been the reason they broke up too?)

[@okitasan]

@@uncooked_ham lol what? No they weren't, Sean Astin is married.

[@bradleycharlesworth8745]

Lord of the rings is brilliant. Billy Boyd: I was sweating so much my feet fell off. Elijah: 🤣 These 4 must have some right laughs.

[@delphipriestess9968]

Elijah's laugh gives me life. Gonna go watch when will you wear wigs after this

[@garmadonthesensei59]

HAVE YOU WORN WIGS??

[@anniabalcazar1885]

I happened upon a short animated series called Over The Garden Wall recently and could not belieeeeeve the main character was voiced by Elijah. He’s got such a soothing voice.

[@garmadonthesensei59]

@@anniabalcazar1885 He's a GREAT Voice Actor!! Fantastic as Spyro in the video games! :)

[@ogbee9690]

Sean looks more and more like a hobbit every day lol

[@qcrew2938]

Lots of 2nd breakfast

[@chopin65]

I know. It's like he ate all of the Shire.

[@taterboob]

I don’t want to be mean, but yeah, he needs to lay off the lembas.

[@baokachi9767]

@@chopin65 theres always gotta be a few guys everywhere commenting on how someone looks.

[@wanderer5598]

@@baokachi9767 We are concerned for his health galaxy brain.

[@slyphwing]

They couldn’t have been more perfectly cast.

[@RuberDildo]

Daniel Radcliff as Frodo.

[@panzerhamster5814]

@@RuberDildo Wouldn't he be underage?

[@RuberDildo]

@@panzerhamster5814 Which is perfect for a small hobbit.

[@HunterMagunter]

​@@RuberDildotrash actor

[@catherinelw9365]

@@RuberDildo More like an orc.

[@clarissagafoor5222]

these movies are why I still have a dvd player and dvds!

[@thoso1973]

My favorite lines are from Gandalf; especially when he talks to Frodo about death and judgement and how Frodo should not be so eager to deal out death on Gollum, because even the wise cannot see all ends. It's so poignant.

[@Frododill]

Those lines fit exactly the times we are living in. Read the chapter "The last Debate" from Return of the King. There are words of Gandalf's council that you feel were written for our time.

[@ogbee9690]

@@Frododill the books and movies become more and more relevant every day. Had they come out today they’d be at their peak popularity

[@andyknightwarden9746]

"It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill him when he had the chance." "Pity? It was pity that stayed Bilbo's hand."

[@HyphenDJW]

And taken directly from the original text. Those are Tolkien's words, and (in my opinion) the most important in the entire trilogy.

[@scottallan1441]

Nothing like a whiff of Old Toby

[@kaiderhai86]

The fact my kids (7 & 10) know this 4 fellas better than most new movie "stars" is just so great!

[@HeathsHarleyQuinn]

When Sean talks about fans who are going through hard times, I know that I number among them because when I met him I was crying and it was about the state of things and he wrote in my book that a new day would come and he was wonderful and fantastic to me and I will never forget it.

[@Tawadeb]

Sean is an absolute treasure. How lovely

[@mrwakacorp]

After all these years, you can still see it bright as day; the casting for these movies was perfect. These guys, in a lot of ways, ARE their characters. So fun to watch!

[@maksphoto78]

Liv Tyler as Arwen!

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

The nostalgia levels is unbelievable! Love Lord of the Rings!

[@GNXXRAY]

I wish this was 4-5 hours

[@HiHi-lt1cb]

At 29:53 Billy was talking about Dom's prank interview with Elijah where he asked that question XD I love them so much omg

[@wladyslawderstreiter9078]

hilarious prank interview and even more funny that he alludes to it

[@josephvanwyk2088]

I love how they laugh, still the Hobbits. Kudos to JRR Tolkien. What Amazon is doing now is blasphemy.

[@tevildo45]

Peter Jackson is the original blasphemer. Tolkien’s own son and guardian of the estate said so

[@andyknightwarden9746]

​@@tevildo45 your point being? What Peter Jackson did was the equivalent of misinterpreting a few passages of scripture. What Amazon did was the equivalent of burning the scripture. While both are wrong, one is more so.

[@freakazoid4691]

@@tevildo45 Jackson’s movies sure has flaws but they are still good movies doing their best to honour the books. The people behind the Amazon show don’t give a shit and just want to cash in on Tolkien’s name.

[@JobForAMaxboy]

The original trilogy will always exist though, they can't take that from us.

[@KevinOnEarth_]

@@tevildo45 - I will never agree with what Christopher said about Peter Jackson’s films. If you watch the extra’s of the trilogy, the sheer amount of respect and passion and loyalty to Tolkien is undoubtably pure and real. Christopher had no idea about it and brushed it off way to readily bc he worshipped his father’s work and already held in his heart and mind that it could never been done justice.

[@taimalik1110]

One of my most absolute favorite scenes is near the very end of the Return of the King when the four hobbits are back in the Shire, sitting in the pub, each with an ale in hand, not saying a single word, but quietly glancing at each other to acknowledge what they achieved together as the Fellowship...

[@vojtechpapp3957]

This! They look around, see all the other hobbits, thinking "We saved this whole damn world. They will never know, but we do. And now its time for us to leave it behind, and start a new chapter. Cheers, friends"...tears.

[@Tawadeb]

And that haunting violin solo

[@Tawadeb]

Sean is a really lovely person. The kindest heart

[@emmayounger5430]

Bless Sean for giving good relationship advice in those proposals to try and avoid unhealthy marriages eventuating out of it.

[@maloum-lsodermark7869]

Thats my Sam! And that is why there is NOBODY who could do Sam Gamgi better than you Sean! You WAS him.

[@laurih.t.8723]

I must say... Every single time I watch Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings, the first part, my eyes are welling up with tears... So emotional. Then when Frodo appears under the tree, reading, and the music.. I'm sobbing at that point. Then when Gandalf shows up in the cart... Ugly crying then laughing at the sweet friendship and love. It's truly the best film series ever in existence bcs it truly expresses and shows the traumas of the world and difficulties, yet also the joy and beauty. It has helped me tremendously come to terms with existence. ❤

[@Mystic_Christopher]

I very much feel this way about that first scene in fellowship as well. Its such a magical and simple moment and it takes me back to a time I wish I could live in. I certainly relate, did we just become best friends? lol

[@laurih.t.8723]

@@Mystic_Christopher Lol 😁 Well you can never have too many friends 😊👍

[@evghb]

0:28 gave me chills, not even exaggerating. Their reactions to the crowd are literally exactly how their Hobbit characters would act. Frodo is just so stoked to be there and is hyping up his support group (the crowd), Merry is very coolly waving like he's the popular one, Pippin just looks excited but doesn't know exactly why, and Samwise is braced and ready for anything.

[@Zeo_Kana]

I would 100% attend a FellowCon if it celebrated every facet of LotR and Billy Boyd could unite alot of the cast!

[@RoseBaggins]

Same!!

[@baokachi9767]

Bless you Sean. You really add something special to these panels

[@johnsmith6132]

Man I hope billy does organize that convention that actually got my hopes up

[@Soldier0fWinter]

The only critique I have of this panel is the fact that it was only 1 hour and not 2 hours. I feel like these guys are old friends of mine that I haven't seen in a long time and I love hearing them talk and chat together. I'd love if this had been longer.

[@liftedmarco4976]

Greatest trilogy in film history!

[@dreamofknight6639]

love how Dominic bringing up the splinter 4 different times its so funny

[@bernadettekendell1176]

Happy Birthday Samwise....Best Movie ever made ....amazing actors everyone

[@magnuswiesener9588]

Those chairs really make them look like actual hobbits lol

[@erikahuxley]

I'm with Elijah, Fellowship might be my favorite film of all time. It's the perfect D&D movie. As with most franchises, the first one tend to be most adventurous and original without being excessively 'Hollywood'.

[@Sunnyhaebaragi]

I agree! I love Fellowship is my favorite for the same reasons as Elijah. Also Frodo barely smiles after the Fellowship 😢

[@tg4941]

I was down in NZ backpacking at the time they had just finished the films and it was in the cinema watching the first one in Wellington and I sat in the theatre where the cast sat for the premier there. Whenever I smell popcorn it now it brings me back to that wonderful beginning music at the start of Fellowship and it brings a tear to my eye. It was a wonderful experience.

[@Tawadeb]

Lucky

[@bailysawyer804]

Sean’s dad energy cured my cancer.

[@mena94x3]

33:54 - Amen to that!! Every year I watch through the ‘making of’ discs, and every year they move me to tears. It’s just astounding, the love and dedication and time that went into every aspect of that film series.

[@nzshock]

It's very rare now for movie to be filmed for that long too, Netflix movies are shot in a few months and the meaning behind alot of new movies just don't feel the same.

[@glmcreationsfilm]

I LOVE THAT! i watch lotr once a year... sometimes twice or more... I love that you do too. I'm going to incorporate 'the making of' too

[@JobForAMaxboy]

You can see that Dominic is a little bit frustrated at times by Sean's wittering, but the occasional bit gets through that cracks Dominic up, like the bit about the speed run at the end. I've never watched ine of these conventions before but Sean is great

[@anthonyt219]

Sean has that dad humor that can annoy most people. Jokes think they think its funny but falls flat for other people

[@bartholomewhunt1874]

Seans feet not touching and just dangling in the air is funny asf

[@RambinoYT]

We need a convention! A gathering of all members on scene and behind the scene that made the movies what they are so fans and people from all across can meet, celebrate and have a great time with the people who made so many peoples favorite movies!

[@film79]

I am home sick and I've have watched 6 different panels today, and in every single panel it's been someone's birthday.

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

Love these guys!!! Thank you!!! HUGE fan of the Lord of the Rings here. My favorite line is when Sam explains to Frodo about finding the good in the world instead of the bad and how it is worth fighting for. To me is probably the best line in the whole trilogy. 👍👍👍

[@chopwood2995]

Crazy that Fran came up with that per extras on extended versions. Not in the books. So fitting for probably every time but feels very much on point for me in my lifetime. Seems like the world is not good and many areas of life are not as good now as my young and middle years. More distrust in governments, corporations, and even the whole drive to consume, expand, growth. Still lots of beauty in the world and in people and it is worth for fighting for!

[@wishingonthemoon1]

Omg I wish I could’ve been there. 20 years later, and this movie still means so much to me (to us, I think I can speak for others). Still iconic.

[@LR2k8]

This trilogy is by far the best cinematic production we have witnessed during our lifetime. Everything from the scenery, music, cast, weaponry, lightning.. Everything is just amazing and is done with love. By Tolkien fans for Tolkien fans. 😀

[@ANightworkerslife]

Just love how protective Sean is of Sam :)

[@branstonpickle1]

Personally love the idea of Sam being tempted by the ring, and him overcoming it. Far cooler than not being tempted at all. (That's how I've always seen it)

[@tonigriffin9040]

I totally understand your point. To me I think he was so noble he could not even be tempted to begin with ❤

[@juscogens5541]

I agree. To me it shows that the love and duty that Sam has for Frodo is more powerful than the powers of the Ring.

[@blueskybelyr]

I think it's important for Sam to be even partially tempted, because it shows the function of Frodo. Sam's job was to emotionally and physically support Frodo, and Frodo's job was to harbour the ring without succumbing to it. They're very much dependent on each other. If Sam was totally resistant, why couldn't he just take it to the volcano himself? (I would ask myself, lmao)

[@12classics39]

In the book, Sam is very tempted, but overcomes it.

[@deedL3]

i just love so much that they are all still friends......how many actors who worked together on such a huge project can say they are still friends?

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I'm usually not a big fan of many movies, never mind movie stars, but my wife and I have loved Lord of the Rings from the beginning and have seen each movie several times. The story and characters are so wonderous and inspiring. Then to top it off, there's these guys, the actors themselves. What a wonderful group of guys. Great stuff.

[@TheFreeThinkingMan]

Damn, i didn't expect to watch the whole thing but those 40 mins just flew by. These guys should start a comedy troupe.

[@Aliana9109]

I think I would literally sob if I saw all the hobbits together somewhere

[@eren__morwen5947]

I cannot describe with words how good this makes me feel. my heart is absolutely pumping right now. To imagine millions and millions of people are feeling the same as me to Lotr, its insane

[@dengelking2121]

I just love billy Boyd Scottish accent!

[@TheBranchez]

I wish these could last longer. Enjoyed watching this so much.

[@_coffeebean_]

I love how Dom still goes on about that lil splinter. It was already hilarious in the BTS 😄

[@SELECT289]

These guys are way funnier than I ever thought they were, especially impressed with Boyd's callbacks to earlier jokes.

[@FrankValchiria]

a testament to the longevity of Peter Jackson Masterpiece and the incredible actors. i wish they had made a 100 hour version of it :)

[@Tawadeb]

The 3 EE versions are like a Netflix series

[@dearthofdoohickeys4703]

Really it’s a testament to Tolkien

[@sir_john_hammond]

Well, the good thing is that when you count the extended editions, all the BTS and appendices, Hobbit trilogy and its video blogs, interviews etc it probably amounts to around 50 hours.

[@brkaz5864]

Read the books when I was 10 in 1959. Have read then again and again over the years. Have copies of the extended editions which I watch at least once a year. These four young men are lovely and their friendship is what LOTR is all about. Imagine what a Guillermo del Toro directed version would be.

[@random22026]

26:41 Look at how relaxed the four of them are here! 🤗🤗 No matter how many times they attend conventions together, every meeting is magic! Family forever, indeed! 🥰🥰

[@jeanfitzsimmons7442]

My mother loved the books. She would have loved the movies, but sadly she was not alive to see and enjoy them. When i watch them, every couple years, i always think how much she would have loved what you all did to make those stories and those characters come alive. The wonderful work you all did will live, as long as the film exists.

[@nowirehangers2815]

She is with you when you watch.. the opening music “the shire”(?) belongs to both of you

[@Salieri21]

Fellowship is also my favourite LOTR trilogy. Although I see them as one long movie.

[@momokazi3215]

So wholesome! I love that I can hear lotr stories 20 years on and these actors give time and dedication to the fans to do so. Thanks

[@achanwahn]

Omg, i love this ❤ They walk out like rock stars, as if the films just came out. Absolutely fabulous

[@Readiculous21]

My daughters and I have been talking about Second Breakfast for twenty years.

[@territmoderitmo9190]

😂

[@dicnar]

Watching those guys just makes me love those movies even more.

[@oledevo]

Almost 25 years.. and it feels like yesterday.

[@antonraphael2396]

Sean is such a funny and lovely guy. I know he was a bit of a Diva at times years back but seems to just have chilled with fatherhood. Such a passionate and focused guy with his craft.

[@GerardHammond]

Wonderful Watched the entire segment. 20+ years later and it's still making fans.

[@SirQuantization]

Man did anyone else feel a kind of tension between Sean and the other 3? I can't put my finger on it, it felt like there was some unspoken problem between them all. Elijah, Billy and Dom all seemed fine with each other though. Maybe I'm crazy.

[@RoseBaggins]

You noticed that too? Been noticing that in other things, like the three of them taking photos together and Sean is all by himself. They seem to still get along for the most part, but yeah, it does seem like there's a bit of tension.

[@davidilling6850]

i hope its just a feeling :D that would be sad

[@Clarkd87]

Definitely not just you. I got the impression that Sean is the one that the rest sort of just put up with. He's sort of a strange character that doesn't "gel" as well as the rest.

[@k-dogg9086]

@@Clarkd87 maybe he's too serious or antisocial

[@Tawadeb]

He is ten years older than the other 3. And very serious too. Its a shame. I like Sean. Hes deep and says worthwhile things

[@aaronz1326]

This was beautiful. At one point they talked about a dedicated LOTR convention. But why stop there? There's a Harry Potter world, why not a Middle Earth theme park?

[@6666Imperator]

because it would feel wrong imo. Reading Tolkiens books doesn't give me the impression that full on capitalist mode for the Lord of the Rings/Middle Earth is what fits with the ideas of Tolkien. Unless it is more like a garden/landscape where you can stroll around freely with no time pressure

[@RoseBaggins]

@@6666Imperator a Lord of the Rings themed Zen garden, now that would be perfect!! With certain sections dedicated to the different countries!!

[@n1troni]

well you can visit hobbiton in new zealand....

[@suzybearheart530]

​@RoseBaggins I got goosebumps just reading this description. It I'm ever a gazillionaire I will build this place for us all. ❤😂❤

[@miller3006]

This is what makes the Lord of the Rings movies timeless. Something more than just a good movie was created back then.

[@annepatton8727]

LOTR will always have a place in my heart. So will these guys.

[@maha10]

Thank you for this! Finally a LOTR panel with proper sound and quality

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

although they couldnt get hobbit sized chairs it seems

[@carloscaldas1748]

wonderful. i was smiling all way through

[@mattbondcomposer]

Elijah: 'Just to piggyback on that...' My brain: 'I can't carry it for you Mr Frodo... but... '

[@CloneShockTrooper]

Fellowship same same here Appreciate their hard work because what came out was a amazing trilogy. Thank you all 🙂

[@markbarlow7978]

Here in New Zealand, we regard all of these geniuses as Kiwis. We are also thankful that the rest of the world seems to feel that they are part of the greatest cinematic event of all time, made here on the bottom of the earth.

[@Loriethalion]

That was greatly entertaining, love the hobbits, both the characters and the actors!

[@JEBossTon92]

Was able to meet them in Rosemont, IL last year. They are the absolute best!!!

[@sarahsearle1142]

I enjoyed watching that. You pick up bits & pieces that you didn't know happened behind the scenes.

[@WielkieOdpowiedzi]

This 40min thing gave me more light laugh positive energy and something else which i don't know how to express than anything else since years. It's like there is a little invisible ray of love somehow fans and actors and anyone for who LOTR is so important share. Thank You

[@patrickkihn]

Thanks for this. I love it.

[@shawnholbrook7278]

Thanks for the video! I don't get to many conventions, and I love the Lord of the Rings books and movies.

[@enestahirovic3356]

I just love the fact that Sean's feet are just dangling happily, like a Hobbit's ❤

[@benjharper267]

Seeing the four of them without anyone else allows me to maintain the illusion they are hobbit sized

[@Le-Abdollen]

excellent talk, it's so great how they talk about it just as vividly as they did 20 years ago in the commentary tracks

[@jesusandmaryjane]

26:17 HELP i swear elijahs laugh is the funniest thing 39:49 the way it echoes

[@kconger_]

I just browsed the comments to see if anyone else noticed. I have been laughing at this for a few minutes now. 😂

[@cringememes3515]

pippin is a great story teller

[@Sanderheim]

After 25 years I still got the LOTR Tatto. Carry it rest of my life! ❤ Notting beat LOTR movies.

[@maksphoto78]

Billy and Dominic are natural bom comedians. LOL I have tears streaming down by face.

[@racyrowdyrocket]

28:42 Elijah is right. Second breakfast is in The Hobbit book, so it is in the books. Plus Tolkien wrote that hobbits eat six meals a day, not seven meals as Philippa wrote for The Fellowship movie.

[@PamelaClare]

I love these guys and these movies so very much. The series is a masterpiece.

[@elithunder]

That was fun!!! 🥰