THE LORD OF THE RINGS Panel - Steel City Con December 2022

[@JV-sc2wr]

i’m so glad the men they cast for these roles are so real and humble and kind. it is so rare for main characters of a cast to come together so often for the fans. really beautiful to see them keep the magic alive

[@evanmiller2562]

Alot of people say Dominic isnt because of an incident about a co star on the show lost being abusive and Dom made it up or something and he also sent mean tweets to a girl. But does one or two bad things define a person? I'd like to say no. These 4 guys seem amazing so yeah XD

[@tylermoulton7294]

This made most of them

[@tylermoulton7294]

@@evanmiller2562Dominic has the least appeal

[@lordoflaziness7775]

@@evanmiller2562If that’s the worst thing they got super lucky! Hollywood is full of monsters these days!

[@wiz6587]

@@evanmiller2562sounds like ego maybe drugs, they’re all solid dudes

[@KoBxElucidator]

They should form a comedy quartet xD their comedic chemistry fits so well

[@razorback6111]

Billy and Dom have a podcast they do together. It’s called The Friendship Onion. I know Elijah has been on as a guest. Not sure about Sean.

[@roguewookiee]

A buddy comedy adventure type flick with these guys would be awesome

[@eunsi.5037]

Billy Boyd maybe the oldest but Sean just brings the older brother energy hahaha

[@constantinechernobyl2080]

they're both the big brothers.

[@canadianravenbrook]

I love Elijah's laugh

[@buonafortuna8698]

Sean is just how I imagined him to be the, smart big brother, responsible, funny but serious at the same time. I fell in love with him and I always cry in all his scenes great great actor really...that role was made for him cannot picture anybody doing it.

[@Moikay]

Sean absolutely has the big brother vibe haha perfect description!

[@rosaragnvindr6198]

You described exactly how I feel about him!

[@harveysengersmusic247]

"Every human interaction is sacret." Damn, thats some great parenting Sean.

[@ANightworkerslife]

What about a Netflix road/travel show with these 4? "4 Hobbits and a Camper" complete chaos and I love it!

[@krisfrederick5001]

5 things that make me happy are sitting on that stage. Second Breakfast. I'm only happy when it rains thank you Frodo for saying so. Everything was brilliant but the Christopher Lee story brings it home 💙From Detroit

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

So grateful for this franchise and these four hobbit actors. Absolutely perfect for the roles they were playing. Also, Elijah's laugh gives me an instant seratonin boost everytime I hear it. Adorable and infectious.

[@javix2013]

Incredible that Sean Astin is 52 years old and Billy 54.

[@al81yoo]

Sean Astin doesn't look well, hope he's ok

[@Tawadeb]

Hes been very busy working on the SAG AFRA. Hes on the committee. ​@@al81yoo

[@dayeene6160]

Honestly I get a little sad thinking about it haha I love this cast

[@dayeene6160]

@@al81yooyeah I noticed that too. Sigh I really hope he’s ok. He was the heart of the fellowship

[@bradleycharlesworth8745]

Gosh Domonic Monagan is on fire with his sense of humour. They're all funny. Billy Boyd doesn't look in his 50s and neither does Sean Astin. They look in their 40s to me. You'd guess around the same age as Elijah and Domonic. Lord of the Rings is brilliant. 👍

[@budman8926]

no they clearly look a good ten years older....

[@bradleycharlesworth8745]

I disagree but we've got different opinions. 👍

[@mohhkneekuhh]

I was there!! So fun and they are all such sweet people. Amazing that they spent the time going to all the cons this year to meet fans and make their dreams come true. I never thought I would meet them all and it was so surreal to meet them on multiple occasions within the same weekend

[@louisegogel7973]

❤

[@dolfyn73]

I love LOTR, & even more so because of the chemistry of friendship & humour between these four. I wish they would travel here to Melbourne, Australia!

[@whenraindropsfall]

fr

[@nate4732]

So wholesome! LOTR never fails to make life better

[@Tawadeb]

So true

[@FXGreggan.]

Billy & Dom is still in their tweens - haven't aged :)

[@charlescannoy5562]

Sean looks like the dad that doesn’t approve of the jokes at the dinner table

[@PennyDreadfulllXIII]

He did play football for notre dame

[@asslaffer08]

Im named after Christopher Lee. One of my wishes was to meet him but sadly it never happened. But these guys had the pleasure to work with him and experience true craftsmanship from him and Sir Ian McKellen

[@ubbyc-dog2526]

My boys!!! I will always love The Lord of the Rings movies!

[@worldatmyfingertips7771]

Dude, these 4 guys together talking sounds just as if they were actually the hobbits from the shire that found a portal to another dimension, like the smurfs movie, and landed here on earth....they look and sound so real!😁👌

[@sketchtheparadigmyork1217]

Sean Astin looks like he’s questioning his decision to show up 50% of the time lol

[@Sir_AlexxTv]

What an amazing experience they had filming the trilogy ...

[@corpsegrinder88]

If anyone is having a rough day just send them this and i guarantee it will lighten up their day

[@olliehays3206]

Their chemistry as friends is quite high. Nice to see.

[@DeanoPiano]

Good to see that they are all still close after 20 years, gonna dive back into the extended editions again and watch the making of the films, it is Christmas after all ❤️

[@jeayupila2841]

They're so friggin funny, I love their chemistry! Awesome cast, a once in a lifetime experience!

[@HP-lc5vw]

They just have such great chemistry and are all so charismatic. Every actor in these films was perfectly cast, it’s mind blowing

[@Ichiban_Kasuga.]

Funny!! After watching the 2023 panel, it was Sean's birthday and they all sang to him there too lol !

[@qcrew2938]

You can tell Sean is the leader of these guys.... He's the adult in the room

[@taragatorade]

definitely the adult there. the consistent banter was too much for me.

[@FALLACYix]

Sean comes off more like a 4th wheel that they tolerate.

[@qcrew2938]

@@FALLACYix He's the mom

[@taragatorade]

@@qcrew2938 nice

[@businessman9478]

@@FALLACYix lol… first of all.. extremely dumb. nobody is being “tolerated” it’s a family.. but that would be Dom, not Sean.

[@LotRFanFilm]

34:10 is my question! It was so cool getting to see all of them in person, wow!!! You can tell I was having a hard time getting my words out--I was starstruck!

[@DGenerationX1311]

I just adore Elijah Wood! The perfect Frodo!

[@ramonmff5158]

My favorite part was when Sean said "you got Gamgee'd" and continued to Gamgee all over Dominic

[@zhangshiyucao]

These guys are so lucky to have been involved in something so wonderful.

[@mickaylawhitmore2337]

Elijah’s laugh is awesome 😂

[@oross4001]

Five things that make me happy, Aragorn, courage, Howard shore’s scores, lembas bread, and the shire. One thing that scares me?, A cage. To stay behind bars until use and old age accept them and all chance of valor is gone beyond recall or desire.

[@lotusflower474]

As a somewhat gullible person myself I love that Sean replaced it with trusting! Bless him!

[@TristanBailey]

The four of them doing a road trip with laughs and humour seems like it would be so good. 😂

[@TristanBailey]

The monkeys on tour. They could recreate the tv show

[@zoniekat]

Way too short. They were hilarious. And such a pleasure to see

[@javix2013]

The magic and chemistry between the 4 remain intact

[@paulfulbrook8220]

Anytime Billy or Dom say something..Elijah, just pisses himself laughing! I love it!!

[@tylerjcranford]

This had me smiling ear to ear the whole time 😊😊😊😊

[@ogbee9690]

Love them all, and LOTR is the best franchise ever. Just perfection.

[@ginjafide3526]

They are my favorite actors on panel ever honestly.

[@Schellnino1994]

WARNER BROTHERS... GET THESE GUYS TO VOICE ACT IN AN ANIMATED SCOURING OF THE SHIRE!!!

[@victorrelmek2889]

Sean is such a dad and I love it

[@whitedove2352]

I ran straight into Billy Boyd in Williams Sonoma in Santa Monica several years ago and didn't say anything to him, but was so excited! I ran back to my boyfriend and said, "Oh my God that's Billy Boyd!" Boyfriend- blank look on his face. I said, "He played Pippin, in Lord of the Rings." Boyfriend said he'd never seen LOTR. I dumped him immediately.

[@nowirehangers2815]

You post that everywhere . Did everyone clap too?

[@nicolasripoll7974]

What ? You should never do something like that.

[@whitedove2352]

@@nowirehangers2815 I've never posted that.

[@whitedove2352]

@@nicolasripoll7974 It was a years long realization that I had nothing in common with my partner. It was the breaking point. Not a petty, immature, or rash decision. A realization that I would never be understood or appreciated. That I could never be myself. If you have to mask yourself in a relationship, it is not healthy.

[@shaealrousan5196]

The way they match their characters in real life 😊

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

I love these guys!!!! God bless them!!!! Hope they can keep talking about how they made the Lord of the Rings. I’m a huge nerd for TLOR

[@rodimussubprime]

These panels you guys put up are always a treat!

[@shan4883]

I love watching this before I go to work and during while I'm cleaning. It really calming and funny watching all of these Lord of the rings panels 🎉

[@jinnhellman]

Let's make a Lord of the Rings TV series where these hobbits sit in a Shire bar and joke around. Daily routine of hobbits.

[@viviansoto424]

Elijah has the most contagious laugh😂😂😂

[@kevbrix9686]

The feel of that room was just full of fun and joy. When they asked about what Star Wars character they would be, I also said ewok, but I didn't want to say it out lout, haha.

[@katarina.lillian]

One thing that makes me smile: Elijah's laugh

[@sapphire0859]

I'm always coming back to this interview when I feel sad or angry, it always makes me feel better!❤

[@TSotP]

Christopher Lee kind of inspired the creation of heavy metal. The guys from Black Sabbath intentionally wanted to make the sort of musical equivalent of the Hammer Horrer theater across the street from where they practiced. Then, in a part of unintentional Irony, Christopher Lee loved Black Sabbath, and that inspired him to start his own band (Charlemagne). Sir Lee even has 3 (yes two) heavy metal christmas albums lol.

[@Lukauskus]

Holy shit I was just casually looking up Lotr and this shit happens a couple hours ago let’s go baby

[@cdrmusicaz]

merry and pippen were meant to be played by these two

[@prophet-1267]

If I witnessed these 4 walk into a store I was in, I think I'd pass out and wake up after they left 😅

[@Maridun50]

Once a hobbit - always a hobbit ........! So true for these lovely four.

[@TheMetalMag]

those guys are great! no doubt they made this awesome movie

[@Xxpavement_angelxX]

sean austin is so wise and funny

[@Tawadeb]

Hes a lovely person

[@businessman9478]

Samwise

[@chukasssss]

I love how Sean Astin just jiggled into the panel. So cute 🥺

[@johns1625]

I would love to ask Elijah "I am aware you were able to take home the prop ring you wore around your neck. Does it mean a lot to you, and if it does, can I have it?" It's only yours by unhappy chance! It could have been mine! It should be mine! GIVE IT TO ME! 😂😂

[@rachaelb.471]

MY PRECIOUS!!!

[@avyitis3425]

From what I've seen about him, for how real he is, he'd love that but challenge you to a duel.

[@Tawadeb]

These four guys are gold

[@MancFlowerDragon]

I always find it amazing that Hobbits can build beautiful Shires, secure circular housing with round doors and windows, a lovely pub where Rosie Cotton worked, cutlery, crockery, and all manner of beautiful artefacts yet they couldn’t make boots or shoes! Fascinating.

[@jannythomas3104]

The shire is intact as a tourist stay in Hobbiton NZ.

[@andrewlopezmp3]

They could :) they just didn’t want to, they liked having their feet out and were much more capable of walking on them than humans

[@gestaltdude]

When Billy started describing himself, how many other's believed his beginning of, "Handsome. Elegant..," was going to be followed by ,"Intelligent. Sweet?" And possibly half off? (curious as to how many people understand this reference.) Also in the same question, for Elijah, it would have been hysterical if he'd added, "Not Daniel Radcliffe."

[@mena94x3]

Thoroughly enjoyable, as always. Thank you boys!

[@Vicol-247]

40:00 of sean using the water bottle to try to talk LOL love them all

[@TonyBloodclot]

"you just got Gamgeed"

[@tristanlacher2671]

Elijah you gotta let Billy complete his mission!

[@Tawadeb]

Nope

[@marilia_moro]

I love them so much ❤

[@arveedibira2454]

get them in a travel show all over New Zealand❤😁😁😁

[@random22026]

47:00 Ah, at the 11h hour: 'SteelCom'--Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Explains so much! Explains the audience plant at 33:39, in particular! 🤣🤣 FRICKin' high-larious...47:28 And thank YOU,, Aaron Ash. More. These four men were so well cast--decades on, the camaraderie and chemistry is still palpable 🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@FandomSpotlite]

Audience plant?

[@random22026]

@@FandomSpotlite Absolutely.

[@finalsecretofchrono1339]

The way people phrase their questions 😆

[@Tawadeb]

Fun fact: Hobbiton now has 2 Hobbit holes you can go inyo and explore. See Nerd of the Rings

[@judyddaddu]

Elijah's great laugh added to Frodo's character

[@jencollen4529]

I love the fact that Sean’s face the entire time is just:😐😑

[@Beargrim]

LOTR: The Scouring of the Shire 2025 Merry and Pippen star as the protagonists, Frodo and Sam appear in short segments.

[@WickerSticksSinema]

A scouring of the shore movie would be so awesome

[@wysiwyg2006]

Sean and Billy with star wars. It could be a movie based on George Lucas's journey in creating star wars with Sean as George and Billy as Anthony Daniels

[@nickh7777]

Smoke another dude

[@gorymarty56]

The kiss was hilarious

[@jordesporde6102]

Sean took it to himself when Dom said he talks a lot

[@patrickwentzell4638]

Gandolf : " where is your pass young lady ? " Nancy : " screw your pass . " Gandolf : " hey no running in the hallways ! "

[@avyitis3425]

I like it. It's Gandalf though, with 2 a's

[@tylerwiedenbeck5257]

"Scouring of the "Shire". Would be a great two season.

[@vahidshahadi9817]

I ❤ all these guys. The Dream Team 🙌

[@antnovs]

The way Elijah laughs makes you wonder who is Gollum really

[@phoenixxsoul]

10:15 that moment 😂 Elijah's laugh lmao he really hits my funny bone

[@mindfreak0525]

I'm sad I missed this last yr, but agree w/Dom whats w/the 5 things

[@kellyg2635]

imagine being in grad school and getting a group project and sean astin is just there in your group

[@Squidstryx]

Elijah gave Gollum a fake ring, he definitely kept the one ring. He didn't age.

[@seanrochin4276]

Thank you for asking about the carded figure exclusives. Being one who likes to have a carded figure and an opened I think Hasbro needs to think of alternatives ways to bring more accessibility to collectors such as myself.

[@MrTardis11]

2:27 you just got Gamgeed 😂

[@JAce94007]

I was supposed to go to this, but it was at the exact same time as my performance on the North Shore...

[@nowirehangers2815]

And?

[@loltimno]

Union strong Sean Aston :D Great video.

[@elham1026]

Frodo and sam❤❤.omg elija is so cute and pretty. He is so yong yet.god bless him.

[@MidnightAndLuna]

So upset I missed this!

[@nicolasripoll7974]

32:36 LMAO

[@filo5930]

i love this

[@guitaoist]

Great last question

[@ryancamacho3129]

I love the lotrs so much. I love Tolkiens work. Id ask them so much questions lol. But for sean austin. Id just yell out. Goonies never say die