Elijah Wood Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@LostinYTblackhole]

Eiljah is an interviewers dream person. Where you can ask one question and he elaborates on it with this thorough and well spoken response. Seem like he is so easy to talk to, incredible man

[@Micahtmusic]

he’s also a great interviewer, check out his podcast where he interviews guillermo del toro

[@MonkeyKingsformerroomate]

I saw someone comment that he doesn't seem to realize he's famous. Feels like that's accurate.

[@annedrieck7316]

@@MonkeyKingsformerroomate he shouldnt have trhown the ring, he should learn to harness and control the power of the ring. Fight sauron with his own power!

[@gabbyb9418]

@@brandons5426 he sure doesn't act like it One of my parents did amphetamines. I'm pretty attuned to tweeked out nonsense. I see none of that here.

[@didi628]

I completely agree. He’s very good at describing and recalling the details where it’s almost like he’s tell you another story.

[@alimon89]

Elijah Wood has been one of the best people to do this show. He gave SO MUCH information with passion!

[@Simonellistitches]

Exactly what I was thinking! He’s amazing 🙏🏻

[@konraddromero]

Seriously. I actually enjoy watching him in interviews. So much knowledge, but such a non pretentious human being. He seems like such a good person.

[@Ch3fdadda]

Agreed, only Jeff Daniel’s Breakdown came close for me. I truly believe Elijah Wood is bigger fan of movies than me

[@howamilooking5952]

@ezenoto His love of music makes sense. He's in Apples in Stereo and Beastie Boy videos? #love

[@pianoface]

I got to see him on a panel for wizard con years ago and he was great to listen to.

[@cphoover11]

Elijah wood has always come across as such a well spoken, kind, and down to earth actor. really a cool dude

[@alexisdelmar]

Yes! I keep remembering how he went to people's islands on Animal Crossing in the early months of covid lockdown and was so polite. A sweetheart!

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

Yes, especially rare because he was a child actor.

[@jparkerez23]

down to *middle earth

[@hollow8630]

@@jparkerez23 hahahahahah

[@cindland]

It’s awesome that he seems to have stayed grounded as a human being. Not some “persona” or having entitlement for his amazing legacy. No ego.

[@DL-lv2rq]

People don’t appreciate how incredible his performance as Frodo was. The accent alone is sublime.

[@MothGirl007]

Perfection.

[@WinryRockbellElric]

I am such a fan of the raw emotion he portrayed. I just... Can't believe how blessed we are that he got the role. It's amazing to watch. Lord of the Rings was the best cast series I've ever seen. It's probably so good because the friendships were real. I have dreams to direct films, and i always remind myself that i would have time set aside for the cast spend time together before they start working, like they did. It's smart. Ugh. The chemistry was amazing.

[@loukes116]

@@WinryRockbellElric I wish you all the best with your dreams to direct! You can tell when a cast genuinely bonds with each other or not, and in the case of LOTR, it was just perfect!

[@vistaxx]

yeah that was 20 years ago hes still a awesome actor

[@pCeLobster]

This is true. The accent could have easily been laughable. He was also incredibly sincere, without the faintest feeling of irony, which we never see anymore. Everybody in those movies was perfect. It could never be done again.

[@something-unique]

Elijah seems like one of the few actors I'd actually like to meet and have a little chat with, really down-to-earth and chilled-out humble guy.

[@jessssayin6850]

Same!! Like can we just chat over some beers and geek out over film?? Please

[@brandifleming8590]

He's super sweet and down to earth. I met him at a convention once and he immediately made me feel at ease even though I wanted to freak out because I'm meeting an amazing actor that I grew up watching.

[@congratsbro.]

Elijah has really been making the rounds on the internet lately and I couldn't be happier about it. This guy deserves more attention. You just GOTTA respect that he's still so open and unoffended to talk about LOTR. How much do you suppose he's been forced to talk about this subject over the past 20 years and the dude is still entertaining the fanatics, myself included. What a CHAMP.

[@gabrielswalsh]

Star Wars fandon - Mark hammil LOTR fandon - Elijah Wood

[@congratsbro.]

@@gabrielswalsh I had the same thought lol

[@cindland]

Agree. Educated and well grounded. Bravo.

[@cornbredx]

Ya. It's like he just shows up when he puts out a movie or something. Weird.

[@jonathanb1406]

I feel like the fact he obviously made so many friends that he's still so close to even to this day makes it all a very fond subject for him to talk about rather than just another job. Just seems like an incredibly warm, humble guy.

[@robdilauro4344]

I met Elijah in Austin, Texas when I working press at the Fantastic Fest at Alamo Drafthouse. He was just outside, and I walked up to him and immediately started talking. There is nothing fake about him, and he is extremely geeky and knowledgeable about so much. I did not bring up Rings haha I was certain he talked about it to death. Ironically after shaking his hand and leaving him to his night, he jokingly said, "Thank you for not asking me about Lord of the Rings." Lol. Amazing guy.

[@trashboatvisual556]

He listed Alamo drafthouse as one of his favorite places on another video haha

[@annedrieck7316]

Whats a hobbit doing in Austin, did he introduced himself as mr. Underhill?

[@dane2322]

That’s dope! Yeah he’s definitely be cool to hang out woth

[@MothGirl007]

I've briefly met him too, and he's very down to earth and cool.

[@samuraisharkie]

LOL it surprises me a bit he said that! I know it has to get a little tiring, but I never got the vibe he didn’t like it when people mentioned it. At the same time, you hear the same things over and over, it makes it so that when people omit it, it almost stands out. That said sometimes it can get more awkward if, say interviewers, deliberately ignore it and leave a bit of a gap where it’s clear their circling around it

[@ronin5265]

Shocked he didn't talk about his most iconic character, "The Guy" in Spy Kids 3, his famous quote..."Cake"

[@itsdan303]

Literally I came here for #1 The Guy #2 frodo

[@hyrulianhero116]

Not much to say probably. Short part, more of a cameo, and probably just took the job as more of a favor or for the quick fun.

[@Summer-lt8zt]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@last7509]

no huck finn? no good son? bah!

[@Warriorcats64]

No man, clearly it's all about North...with lines such as "My crack?!? What gives you the right to show my crack on every highway?!?"

[@JBrown_Trivium]

I LOVE how excited and happy he is talking LOTR. I find most actors start to resent their most iconic films due to overexposure. Not out Elijah. He's a frigging legend

[@theicemanleaveth]

All of the Hobbits are still friends to this day and still hang out all the time. I can’t imagine a better way to meet your best friends than by taking part in the greatest movie trilogy ever created.

[@SnailHatan]

If you haven’t seen it, Dom Monaghan and Billy Boyd have a podcast where like 30% of what they talk about is still Tolkien lol. Elijah and Sean Astin have both been on there. Maybe other cast members, too

[@thehyperobsesr]

@@SnailHatan what’s it called?

[@Eli-oi9vk]

@@thehyperobsesr In case you havent found it yet, its called the friendship onion.

[@thehyperobsesr]

@@Eli-oi9vk great thx😉

[@ebhstimster07]

He seems so genuine and down to earth. An absolute ICON in the industry, LOADED financially, and still couldn't seem more like a normal person.

[@jonadam5505]

he isn't that loaded financially.

[@Kissteria595]

It's amazing the fact that after over 20 years, the entire cast of LOTR speaks so highly of the series. I don't think I've ever heard any of the cast or crew come across as jaded whenever it's brought up. You really can't say that about most major franchises.

[@Nebuchadnezzar31]

John Rhys Davies had a mixed opinion about working on the films, mostly because of his allergic reaction to the prosthetic he wore on his face. But still speaks highly of the films themselves.

[@Thros1]

Your forgetting Christopher lee

[@Nebuchadnezzar31]

@@Thros1 yeah true he was (deservedly) annoyed that he got cut out of Return of the King.

[@seanocd]

@@Nebuchadnezzar31 I remember being irritated when the film came out that they omitted the scouring of the shire, but it made sense for the film adaptation. Over the years that irritation faded to actual admiration for that choice. It was brilliant in the books, but the film worked so much better without it than it could have if they tried to include it. That feeling extends to a bunch of things the films left out/changed. Plus, it gave new LotR fans a great reason to read the books and experience the bits they missed in the films.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

@@Nebuchadnezzar31 He still really only had good things to say in that Reunited Apart show

[@traceylee5674]

They didn’t even pretend they weren’t going to talk about LOTR…just went right into it!

[@viceb7]

Lol right, I thought they'd save it for last

[@AndrewNiccol]

They always do it chronology order, the reason LOTR is first: he doesn't have much to talk before that.

[@Overdive91]

not true actually, he was a big child actor

[@AnastasiaLUVSU]

@@Overdive91 I'm pissed that I'm like halfway through and nothing on the faculty and the good son.

[@NickCADA]

Not talking about Lord of the Rings is like not talking about Sairway to Heaven when talking about Led Zeppelin. This film will be what he’s remembered for above all

[@CeltycSparrow]

Honestly, 24 yrs later, Lord of the Rings is STILL perfection. In every way. The casting, the score, the STUNNING backdrop of New Zealand, the story, the costumes, the actors. The animation of Gollum. It EARNED those Oscars and the recognition and the praise for being an epic fantasy masterpiece. It REDEFINED fantasy as we know it, and in my humble opinion, nothing that has copied it or come after it has been as good. No, not even Harry Potter. I DARE ya'll to find one single flaw in this trilogy.

[@alexhamer4762]

It has always seemed to me to have been one of those very rare occasions when a whole bunch of people who are at the very top of their game come together. The actors, the writers, the costume designers (the birth of WETA workshop), the set designers (literally built Hobbiton), the animators (they literally created a computer program to generate the huge armies) and so many more. A confluence of talent, experience, perseverance and imagination that we probably won’t see again

[@candicelitrenta8890]

The only visible flaw in the films at all were the appearance and disappearance of the chain holding the ring.

[@Niphern]

@@candicelitrenta8890 lol I never thought about this. This is gonna bug me next time I watch them xD

[@skunklepew6276]

Only flaw: It wasn't long enough. Seriously I would watch them just walk about more and do stuff like eat, sleep, joke, tell stories and more. LOL

[@buggalujuju]

Agreed. I've watched it at least 100 times now and have been a fan since I was pretty young and the lord of the rings trilogy is some of my most favorite and beloved movies! I actually just got done rewatching the trilogy a couple of days ago. Never gets old for me. However Harry Potter is in this category for me too, so I can't quite agree with you on that part but to each their own 😅

[@bazookajoe6133]

Cant believe The Good Son wasn't mentioned. Such an epic movie. Him and Culkin really shined. Culkin in particular. You know your sinister when your own mother chooses her nephew over her own son.

[@brandonguindon1056]

I wish they would have mentioned that one, it was an incredible twist and something extraordinarily different for Culkin and I don't think anyone could of imagined he would play such an iconic role as a villain. I also was hoping they would mention Radio Flyer

[@skapapabear1]

Yes, they completely skipped his acting history as a child and teen actor. Shame.

[@milesclemente338]

Or North!!! I loved North!

[@HeVn7LaO]

I agree…that is my first introduction to him as an actor…he was so good in it…

[@DebbyKrish]

they left so much out, his career did not start with LOTR. Though I'm a huge fan of those movies, they should have spent two thirds of the time they spent on those movies on the childhood actor he was. He was fantastic in The Good Son. And I also liked him in Forever Young with Mel Gibson, and Deep Impact was another great movie. A very good child actor who did not seem to be weight down by it.

[@anastasiabrovkin]

You can just tell Elijah is a real cinephile, love the pure enthusiasm 💚

[@lanarelaxchannel]

💚

[@ninjason57]

Elijah Wood is THE definition of an Actor. Not a movie star with all of it's included connotations but a true actor!

[@wildshadowstar]

You can tell he loved talking about his time filming Lord of the Rings. He was perfectly cast as Frodo Baggins. And god, I feel old when he mentioned that we’re coming up on the 20th anniversary of the release of Fellowship, sort of like Elrond telling Gandalf that he was “there 3000 years ago”, even though I’m only about five months older than Elijah.

[@yig_501]

yeah thats insane saw every single one tin theaters oof

[@SB-eu3gc]

Elijah is highly underrated in the public eye. He’s so smart and genuine.

[@JoeBuck207]

Did they mention Good Son ?

[@annedrieck7316]

Virgo mortenssen was underutilized

[@BillyCobbOfficial]

Really wanted to hear about Over The Garden Wall

[@echoptic775]

Elijah had a role in it?

[@TakuroSpirit]

@@echoptic775 Yes. He played the older brother.

[@BillyCobbOfficial]

@@echoptic775 he was the lead

[@echoptic775]

@@BillyCobbOfficial i just saw it didnt know that, but cool

[@juliahusar]

@@BillyCobbOfficial you’re everywhere Billy first riverschat now here 😭

[@Rulon-bo1ig]

Elijah has become one of my favourite actors not just because stardom hasn’t gone to his head but the immense acting talent and alternative types of roles he plays. Down to earth, well spoken etc, one of those people you could be friends with regardless. I watched many other films of his after watching him in Eternal sunshine, Wilfred, green st, L.O.R trilogy. A very interesting analysis and perspective of his own roles.

[@macmusicreview]

Sad he didn't talk about Over The Garden Wall. His voice acting in that is some of the best in any animated show.

[@ettorecassetta8183]

He does talk very fondly of it in his recent Hot Ones interview!

[@macmusicreview]

@@ettorecassetta8183 I haven't seen that episode yet! Thanks for letting me know!

[@rowanc88]

@@macmusicreview 'Ooooooooohhh......My name is Wirt and his name is Greg. We're related cause my mom remarried and then gave birth to him with my step-dad.'

[@worrywirt]

It’s my favourite show ever, he did such a perfect job

[@gonzaloortega5481]

Ohh gonna check that show out

[@christiancruz802]

The way he speaks to passionately about his films makes me want to see them all over again.

[@suep52]

Thisnis exactly what i was thinking

[@hondamanvtec2894]

Well Hes an Actor He was Acting

[@seraby7151]

True, one of the few guys who was never tired talking about LOTR. Even Gandalf actor looks tired always talking about it.

[@tgoodrocket]

I’ve always appreciated the tone of voice, not just the accent, he chose to present. It’s the same tone in my head when I read the books.

[@cleverusername9369]

He speaks very clearly, perfect diction, excellent vocabulary, doesn't say "like" or "uhh," you can hear the joy in his voice.

[@modest1989]

@@cleverusername9369 as soon as I read this he said uuuhhh like yeah

[@chrisvalenzuela3792]

Maybe I missed this part, but no Faculty? Underrated classic of a movie filled with great performances, script, direction, so forth.

[@Nikolai_The_Grolar]

Elijah wood is the only actor who isn't ashamed of any of the movies he's starred in

[@GrotrianSeiler]

He is just one of the most likable characters. He makes a great guest everywhere. You know he would be a great person to hang out with, very smart, very engaging.

[@good-questions]

In fact I would want to be engaged TO him.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

Do you watch/listen to The Friendship Onion?

[@Jmart8624]

He's like the polar opposite of Jim Carey, completely normal, well adjusted, and down to earth lol. And yeah I think you're right in that he truly seems to be quite likeable. His episode on Hot Ones is one of my favorites simply for the fact that he just comes across as being utterly genuine and friendly, like he hasn't had his soul sucked dry by Hollywood like so many of his peers.

[@alalalala57]

@@Jmart8624 Lol what?Jim Carey's really cool irl lol.

[@Jmart8624]

@@alalalala57 I used to really like him too. In recent years he's kinda lost his mind and is a bit full of himself.

[@wasteofspace20]

Elijah Wood is the rare gentleman who actually appreciates what live has presented for him and doesn’t take any of it for granted.

[@zmfirasan6085]

Yes very good commentaire

[@katie.andreas27]

Elijah is so authentically himself, and it’s amazing to see.

[@mannyrodriguez3933]

You’re freakin cute 🥰

[@naberoski]

now this guy know how to talk about his iconic characters, he explains everything thoroughly and not just what the characters do/did but also their thought process and how they think, essentially giving a representation of how the characters are created

[@thestraightroad305]

Elijah is so kind and articulate. There is joy in him and it just shines out. He has done well.

[@Marsh137]

I can't decide what is the most beautiful thing about him....his laugh, his eyes , his knowledge, his eloquence, his talent, his interest in art and movies, and the list goes on and on...he is definitely a legend and a wonderful human being.

[@TT-jc2mb]

His big blue blue eyes

[@NathanDrakeTheGreat]

It makes me happy to see Elijah keeping himself grounded and humble, and not getting swept up in the celebrity and fame of being the star of the best movie trilogy of all time. Dude genuinely loves what he does, and that's awesome.

[@jessali_]

Very sad that you didn't cover Dirk Gently's Detective Agency. Such a wack and unique show with great writing and so much heart. I still can't believe it got canceled.

[@nathanwilliams3877]

Me neither, whatta shame

[@StrobeFireStudios]

Great show. Loved it. Good shout out

[@uhorne]

I agree. Was hoping to hear something about that show

[@Reidak12]

I think maybe they left it out because of the Max Landis connection.

[@8tonystark8]

One of my all time favs

[@derek5827]

Maniac (2012) is still one of my absolute favorite movies. You can tell Elijah cares about each and every one of his movies so much.

[@Tanya_Maria]

I love Elijah so much! When I was little my room was just full of his posters! Nowadays I respect him as a person even more. Great interview.

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

These long form interviews are perfect! Let the actors talk! Love it

[@dylanwilliams5801]

I love Elijah woods personality so much, he’s such a genuine person and genuine fan of art and movies, just hearing him say Holy F$@& in excitement over these makes me so happy

[@HIGHTS]

WOW. I could have watched another 30 minutes. He is the most down to earth, coolest guy around. What a delightful human

[@svenbtb]

Wilfred was such a great show. It drew me in with the silliness and absurdity, and kept me hooked with how genuine and heartfelt it really was (and honestly probably spoke to me when I was going through mental health issues in a way no other show really did, especially then).

[@kwh6769]

Super weird ending though it felt rushed like they had to end it

[@TheGoldenAngel82]

First time I saw Elijah in a movie was "Huckleberry Fin" I fell in love with his cheeky character and watched it many times. I was super happy when I learned he was playing Frodo, and he did it to perfection imo.

[@ottopotomas]

he's not wrong; eternal sunshine is a masterpiece and still today one of my favourite films.

[@andrepalmieri57]

Carrey robbed of an Oscar

[@Thros1]

@@andrepalmieri57 100%

[@khalidamajoud4114]

Preach! What a gem of a film!

[@robertlaidlaw4592]

so happy any time i see the cast talking about it, its my favourite film, has been for a while. that's paaaatric baayby boy.

[@iriswaldenburger2315]

I got so bored in the first 15mins I couldn’t continue ...

[@robertreid1579]

Hearing Elijah Wood talking about The Lord of the Rings movies just makes my day. I mean those movies were my childhood. I love them so much.

[@xGaLoSx]

He never seems to be tired of talking about them, that makes me happy.

[@user-kj9st9vq3u]

Elijah Wood truly appreciates the magic and wonder of the industry.

[@shadowboxing7029]

I had the pleasure of meeting Elijah back in the day, he was absolutely lovely throughout. No pretentiousness to him whatsoever, just open, kind and warm. It's awesome seeing him talk about the projects he's been involved with so passionately, you can tell he loves what he does.

[@smolaether]

Elijah: doesn’t cover every movie. Me: “Alright then, keep your secrets.” 😏

[@bethelmenil8786]

Lmao.. Elijah memes

[@bonnieparkertheoutlaw7353]

I’d like to know more about his movies the good son , huck finn, radio flyer , ect but none of the interviewers ever ask :(

[@Kriswixx]

"Everything is Illuminated" is a must watch. A+

[@kazuallty]

@@bonnieparkertheoutlaw7353 exactly. I want to know more about his more popular films since he was a child that brings back wonderful memories. Not these obscure indie films.

[@AbiV3]

This man seems so happy & grateful. It's refreshing for someone with such high status to not come out pretentious or annoyingly sophisticated. Love this guy. Don't change Elijah!

[@PinkPixie019]

He's so passionate about each movie as well as his Character in it. He's a actor who truly loves what he does. He loves the movie making process as well as acting in it. Why isn't he a Director yet? He's friends with some of the biggest inthe industry .

[@pgl79]

@@laurenleshank good to know, thanks 👍

[@Cupofgo]

This is wonderful interviewing where you let them talk at length so passionately and give us so much of the responses. I do wish they had asked about Everything is Illuminated though.

[@serasotasadie]

Yes! I was waiting for the commentary on that one! I know time is tight but they missed several of my faves.

[@tommyswain3762]

My mum bought the DVD because of the cover. Turns out it’s directed by Liev Schreiber, also quite a touching little film. I’ll never forget the shot of the wall of shoeboxes in his grandmothers(?) house.

[@JoBure10]

Outside of his acting, I have always enjoyed his interviews. He has such an intriguing way of expressing himself. He's always very captivating to listen to.

[@Jackzzz97]

His most memorable role for me was in the movie Green Street. Such a great brutal movie and Elijah was fantastic in his role! Wish he spoke about Green Street in this video.

[@ikec4021]

So underrated never thought I'd see any1 mention it

[@robertdoherty821]

That was my favorite as well

[@actuallybena2213]

Oh I love that one. Pretty bubbles in the air. XD

[@PattRedfern]

watched through the whole thing waiting for it :(

[@lemonke5470]

Green street is not underrated in the uk don’t worry

[@yeet--]

this is a certified hood classic.

[@monsterpie1400]

Yes it is

[@paulh.9937]

Best film trilogy of all time

[@cadancummings7992]

@@paulh.9937 false

[@paulh.9937]

@@cadancummings7992 name one that's better

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@paulh.9937 Leprechaun and Jaws.

[@chet_awesomelad]

I could just watch Elijah Wood talk all day about cinema. He's so passionate. Such a great video!

[@MrKajithecat]

4:44 This is important. LoTR had been in preproduction for nearly four years before anything was shot. This is why those films were so good. They were all in on this project way before the actors showed up. Like Elijah said, a program of preparation. Jackson and crew were going to get this right.

[@pietroscarpa2384]

The total opposite of what in The Hobbit happened. But I still like those movies.

[@aesinam]

@@pietroscarpa2384 well another way of seeing it is that since they had laid the foundation during TLOTR, they didn't need to do same for Hobbit as the world was similar

[@noahgelbart5697]

Elijah is one of those people who you look at and think " I can't imagine you being an actor" but when he appears in a movie he somehow instantly fits in

[@dpglounge4900]

Hot take: wilfred is his greatest and most underrated role dealing with mental illness has never been done so well and written so intelligently

[@davyboy9397]

He seems so humble and kind. Very grateful for the roles he has won. Not just a top notch actor but also a top notch person !

[@Chrysobubulle]

That’s because his career wasn’t that successfull. He had one big role, and the rest was just secondary roles. He can’t afford not being humble and nice 😅

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

@@Chrysobubulle Or maybe he is just humble and nice

[@marcgw496]

I’ve always loved lord of the rings but “Wilfred” really helped me when I was at a low point in my life. It doesn’t get enough praise. It’s silly but has great underlying messages.

[@MrPeepington]

yes. wilfred is top tier television and still helps me through life

[@haylei2804]

Yeah, Wilfred is a "at least once a year" kind of show (: I take something new each time.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

I never watched it bc it was “too much” but I definitely need to see it.

[@X3N0TiC]

That show helped me through such a horrible period of depression, such an underrated show. I empathized with the character so much.

[@santiagofurst7847]

Big facts big facts

[@sebastianwidderson333]

this dude is a joy to watch, just looks so thankful and happy even though he is asked about lotr all the time

[@greertrefethen3965]

Am I the only one who just loves how sweet, well-spoken and expansive he is in direct contrast to some of the truly weird and messed up characters he's played.

[@winterramos4527]

I remember seeing "The Good Son" and his character was so engaging

[@jassiemarmorivhilot142]

That is one of my fav during my childhood years....cause he is with macaulay culkin

[@thelindymckay]

Huckleberry Finn! You missed all his childhood characters! He was my first celebrity crush as a girl, and I still am proud that I had good taste.

[@aestheticsmom]

and flipper! i def had a crush on him as well when that came out :)

[@nicoledenel]

Same girl! I was waiting for them to talk about North

[@rebeccaphengvath6521]

He was my first celebrity crush too!!! He is a great guy and very talented actor.

[@GM-de7oz]

Same! And Deep Impact!

[@jonmayhew4468]

Why didn't you ask him about THE FACULTY? criminally underrated '90s sci-fi horror movie:, breakfast club meets invasion of the body snatchers. A supremely comfy flick.

[@caseyh8386]

One of my favourites as a kid, it was one of those films you discover late at night when you're not supposed to have your telly on 😂 I loved it so much

[@dtimbs84]

I was searching through the comments section for this lol. The faculty was a very good.movie.

[@romansabella1209]

The comment I was looking for. Such a fun movie that honestly put on a lot of actors

[@JezaLoki]

Breakthrough movie for Josh Hartnett. You don’t see much of him anymore…

[@theshape7214]

Comfy

[@Gambit_LeBeau]

One of his best roles which very few people know about is his role in Green Street Hooligans.

[@RyanYoxo]

Without a doubt, the credit card scene is by far my favourite

[@Kangasconrad]

love that movie. so intense. I also enjoyed North and the Good Son as a kid

[@Gambit_LeBeau]

@@RyanYoxo, my favorite scene was his first fight. All the Brits busting his balls for the way he was swinging fists

[@RyanYoxo]

Gambit LeBeau yeh that happens just after the credit card scene hah

[@seanmcguire7974]

Great flic. I was waiting for them to being up that movie

[@fadinaim695]

What a phenomenal job he did playing Frodo. LOTR will forever live in my mind and heart; an absolute classic

[@nixelpixel]

I spent the WHOLE day watching this because it's just soooo packed with information!! Amazing video. I absolutely loved how in-depth this was.

[@lysolwipes3201]

i am elijah wood. ask me anything.

[@jamielawrence6301]

You spent the whole day watching a 30 minute video?

[@jsullivan2112]

@@jamielawrence6301 Must be a frequent pauser.

[@MeltedToast84]

You rewatched a 34 minute video for 24 hours straight with no breaks?

[@andydick5373]

That's silly

[@King-ci8sk]

I think the fact that every single person who was involved in the LOTR films had the time of their life is what sets a different standard for that film trilogy imo

[@jennyneon]

Elijah Wood is a legend.

[@nitinranjan4935]

His laugh is the most adorable thing.... like a pigeon who's found an abandoned sandwich...

[@moviegurl7420]

😂yes!

[@sharonstoned645]

I've seen this comment before...

[@lakyn9029]

@@sharonstoned645 the comment on the most asked google questions

[@Dalipoko]

How unoriginal...

[@93JakeyD]

he's such a legend, this was so fun to watch. i could listen to him for hours.

[@masamune2984]

Elijah Wood, far more than just being an actor I enjoy and respect, just seems like someone I would want to grab a beer with , and just converse with, and listen to his stories. That’s honestly the highest of praise.

[@MC-342]

A child actor that turned out just fine. 👍

[@Luke-kj1rj]

Apparently his mother didn't let him go to Hollywood parties without her as a kid. Very wise of her

[@Golgari213]

@@Luke-kj1rj momma knows best.

[@normablue1]

more like a child actor that the industry didn't destroy

[@annedrieck7316]

@@Golgari213 is his mother maleficient/snow white stepmother?

[@Golgari213]

@@annedrieck7316 duhh

[@Oisink3d]

Wilfred is my favourite show of all time. So underrated and under-appreciated. Ryan’s journey really gripped me and I could resonate with his character. Elijah is a champion of shows and films outside of the box that deserve to be made and enjoyed

[@tarynroberts179]

We need a part 2 because too many classics were left out

[@swankyswede]

Was thinkin the exact same thing

[@canyouwhenyourdrunk]

The Faculity and Over the garden wall

[@nonpatriot8863]

The War with Kevin Costner.

[@CoeurD_Amaris22]

I just love the way he talks about each film with such enthusiasm and a happy twinkle in his big blue eyes. I was fortunate to watch Elijah grow up on film in his many movie roles and so he stays close to my heart. But then states that Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of his favorite films just made me love him even more. Not to mention that he also brought up Heavenly Creatures AND High Tension! Those two movies just happen to be some of my all time faves too 😍 Oh Elijah! lol

[@informaldeviant7751]

I see Elijah, I hit the like button. Such a great human, imo. The world needs more people like him. Cheers! 🤘🏼

[@SuperBC1975]

Elijah Wood was a perfect Frodo. My seven-year old has read the Lord Of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and just saw the movie for the first time. She loved it.

[@EchoChamber4insanity]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Dez-E]

I thought he seemed too young. I loved the result of the movie, but when I read LOTR as a kid I imagined him to be more his age. Like Martin freeman as Bilbo

[@rickymartin4945]

@@EchoChamber4insanity knfmjbnjmffkjjjkfnnjnkjfkkfjjfkkfbfonnkfnbnfkfkfbkkfnfkffknfjknfkfjfnffjnjnfnnfjnjnnjjkffkfkfbjfnnfkkfkffn nfkjkfjnfkjfkkfkfjnjkfjfjbjnjkfjfjfnfkkfjfjkffnnkfnjmfnkffkjfnfjjfjfjkfnfnjjnjjfmfjfnfjfjjkfkjkfkfk kjfnfkkfkfkfjfkffjkfojfnfkfnojjfkjfknkfjjjfjfkfjkfknjfjjojfjnjfnfkfkjjjfkjnfjfjjfkjjfkfjofnfjnnjjjfjfkffnkkffjjfkfkkjknjjfjfnnfjkfkfjfjkffjjfjjjjfjfjfjjfjjjkfnjjfknjfjfnfbfjjjfjfnjfkffjjfjfjjfjnfnkfofknfkjfjfjfkfjkfnfkmjnkffjfnfjkfnfnkfkkfkjjjfjfjfjfkjfjfkfkkffjjfkfjkffmfkfnjjjfjfkfjjfkjfjjjfjfjfjfkjkjkffkjfnkfjfjjjkfkkfjkfjfkfjjfkfjkfjfkkfkfkkkjjfjkfnfkkfkfkokfjjjkjkfjnfkkjfkfkjjfnjfkfjjkfjfjfjjjfkjjfkkffkjfjfjjjfknfkfffkfkkffjkfjfjjjfjfkfjfkkfjfjfjkffnnfnfkjkfjfjjfkkfjkfjfkkfjkfkfkfkfkjfkfkfjfjfjkjfjkfnfkfjjnkfjkfjfkkfkfjjkfkfkfkfkkjfnfkffkkkfkkfjjfjfkfkfkfkfjkfjfjfkkfffkjfkfkfkffkffjjkkjfkkfkkfkfkkfjfjnfkkffjfkfjfjkfjkffjffmfjjkffjjfjjkkfnkfkfkjjfjjfkkfjkfjkfjjfjjfjjjfkjjfkjkkffjkfffkfkfnjfkjjjkjkfjjfkkfjnjjjjjfjkfjjjfjfjjkfnfkkffjkfjkfjjjjkfjjkkffjffjfkkfjkfjfjjkkfjjjjkfjkfjfkkfkfkfjkfkfnfjjffjjfkkfjfkkfkfkjjfkfkfkfjfkkfjjjjfkjfjfkkfjfjfjfkkfjjkfjnkfjkfjfkjfjfjjkfjfkfkkfjjknfkkfkfjjfkjfkfjjfkfjfkfkffjkfbjfkjkfkfkfkfjfkkfkfkfkfjfjfjjkfkffjfjnfkfjkfnfkjfkfkfjfkfjkfjfkkfjkfjjjfjnkfkfjkfkfjkjkfjkjfkjkfnfkjfkjfjfkjjkfjfjknjfjfjfjjjfjfjkfjkfkffjkfkfkjfkjfkkfjkfkffkfjfjjkfjjfjkfjfkjkfkmdfkfkfjnfjfkjjkfkfkffknkjkffkfkfjfkffkjjjkfkfkfjkfkfkfjfjjjfjfkfjfknkfkfkffkfkfkfjkfmjkjfnjfkfjjfjjkkkfkfjfjfnjkjkffkjkfkfjkfnnnfjkfjkfjjfkkjfk

[@Digitalhunny]

I love it when _really_ young kiddos can read complex stories. Even when they read stuff like Stephen King. Bet _you_ can't wait until she rereads some of these more complex stories when she's older? Just to see how her comprehension changes over the years. Once she's lived some social experiences to compare them to. It really is exciting to be a parent of a smart child. We get to see them grow & change so much. It's almost hard for us to keep up with them sometimes. Suggestion for you both to try? Put on a movie score playlist in the background _while_ you read. One of our favourites right now is composer, Hans Zimmer's 'Inception' & composers Wojciech Kilar & Michael Seifert, 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992). These makes for a _very_ interesting thrill ride of an adventure. All while our noses are buried in our book. Happy reading to you both. Have a fantastic day, cheers!😁

[@SuperBC1975]

​@@Digitalhunny True. I know she will get more out of the complex books when she is older. My wife is waiting for her to read her favorite book, 'Watership Down', until she is nine. Thanks for the advice. I will try playing music scores in the background. My daughter plays movie film scores all the time when she studies or draws, of her favorite movies like Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter.

[@PogieJoe]

Elijah seems like a top-tier dude. I'm so grateful for Eternal Sunshine as a film.

[@aelioss]

I really missed Dirk Gently’s holistic agency. I know, we had a segment on Winfred, which was the better of the two shows, but really: Elijah Wood starred in two of the most epic of unknown, underappriciated tv shows ever.

[@BipoIarbear]

Theres a movie called "the trust" him an nic cage and its brilliant but no ones seen it😫

[@katsuameterasu]

omg I loved the Dirk Gently series too!! I've probably rewatched the show at least three times HAHAHAHA

[@unicyclist97]

I was so sad to not get a season 3

[@Skane365]

Winfred was too weird for me even though you could argue that Dirk Gently was weirder. I guess there's different kinds of weird and Dirk was more aligned with my kind.

[@BipoIarbear]

@@Skane365 Wilfred was awesome

[@EvelynAdamsOfcl]

This was truly fantastic and entertaining. And Elijah's eyes will always mesmerize me, just so beautiful ❤

[@lanarelaxchannel]

❤️

[@elizabethashley42]

I genuinely love his take on what it is to act: to facilitate the director's vision and do whatever it takes to make it reality. No ego, no posturing. Just really loves working with creative people and making art.

[@CaffeineDoughnuts]

This is what makes the best art. Music included.

[@EmmaLouise91]

My Nan absolutely loved these films; she passed away on Christmas eve, but I feel like the bond we have over our shared love of the trilogy was/is something really special. Whenever I watch them now I think of her and the many times over the years we spent enjoying the films together. They evoke such emotion and such nostalgia, just hearing the music sometimes makes me emotional.

[@Zuzu01]

Elijah is one of the most nicest and down to earth actors and humans I’ve ever seen… he’s up there with Keanu Reeves for me. He’s awesome! I would love to be friends with him

[@TheSaladin777]

Great comparison they’re both in that rare category of person

[@Zuzu01]

@@beeticket Ya good list, all great people, what’s a INFP?

[@BickBoomin]

To this day Wilfred is one of my favorite shows and I feel like it doesn’t get recognized as much as it should be

[@Melissa-xy6bm]

Lord of the Rings forever changed my life. I was 11 years old when I saw it in theaters and it forever sparked an interest and love of everything Sci-Fi & a love for LOTR that I still have as a 32 year old.

[@YorchPineda]

It's wonderful how he talks about the crew, giving the the importance they deserve. One of my favorite actors. Wish we got more movies with him.

[@CrisSelene]

He's not dead. He'll make more movies.

[@sunshineTV3]

The Return of the King is the greatest film of all time. Sam and Frodo on Mount Doom is the most amazing scene in all of cinema.

[@gsmith12]

I will never forget the charge of the Rohirrim. Still gives me chills to this day!

[@sunshineTV3]

@@gsmith12 dude ur giving me chill rn just thinking about it “DEAAATHHHHH!!!”

[@khalidamajoud4114]

Nah...it's a fun, spectacular movie with a long and tedious ending. But greatest film ever? Well, to each their own...

[@blainejackson2857]

@@sunshineTV3 facts! I love that speach Theodin gives soooo much! Just getting every single one of them hyped to die but Atleast kill as many Orcs as they can on their way out… so badass

[@PatrolClip]

Elijah was perfect for his caracter. We love the trilogy

[@mena94x3]

Loved him as a kid in Radio Flyer, Forever Young, The Adventures of Huck Finn, the Good Son, The War . . . Loved him as a teen in Deep Impact, The Faculty, and have loved him in everything I’ve seen him in as an adult. Seems like he’d be such a fun guy to be around.

[@mena94x3]

Oh, and that little bit part in Back to the Future. 🥰 What a little cutie.

[@saltiii]

Wilfred is underrated in terms of how emotional it is. It makes me cry, it has so much depth. I watched it probably around the perfect time being 16 and it had a profound effect on me.

[@keyman6689]

Grand Piano was a great little thriller that flew under the radar. But, the making of it was amazing. And to think they had to score the movie before filming even started was fascinating.

[@enegmatixerebro]

3:48 I absolutely hate that part lmao Gandalf wraps up his blanket so neatly and Frodo in his state of fear for the first time in his life undoes it and stuffs it in his bag It wasn't part of the script but he acted so naturally anyway being so afraid of what's about to happen. I haven't seen the behind-the-scenes in a really long time but they talk in so much detail about every aspect of the films. I friggin love LOTR

[@daedevillewrestling]

Wish they would have covered The Good Son and what it was like to be a child star and working with McCauley. Amazing how much a career Elijah has had. Love him.

[@gllyflower]

I also wish they had talked about some of the roles he took as a child actor.

[@ct6852]

That's still how I think of him.

[@wendydotson8891]

Yes! The good son is the first movie I think I ever saw him in! But he was also amazing in radio flyer, forever young and huck Finn

[@mcoon1987]

The Good Son and Radio Flyer both classics

[@hindsightpov4218]

The dude has not aged since filming as Frodo for the LotR trilogy. Good genes.

[@tonyanthony5105]

Hobbits have long life spans

[@jeremyroberts9938]

He still has the one ring

[@hasselett]

Yes, he has. He's a little heavier now, he has some wrinkles around his jaw and eyes and he's got graying hair with a receding hairline. That's completely fine when you're 40.

[@comedy8084]

@@niktve ?? That's not the only thing he said

[@emmaphilo4049]

Yes he has. But to be fair he isn't that old !!

[@not_yo_cheez]

I can't believe he didn't get to talk about Radio Flyer or The Good Son! Radio Flyer is what made me fall in love with Elijah Wood.

[@pkmcburroughs]

Oh, I just love Elijah Wood. He's picked some interesting roles over the years--and always delivers. Plus he seems like a really good guy.

[@RodeoSwappingBoogie]

What a pleasure to listen to him. He can tell stories so well

[@JaydeSerich20]

Elijah just seems like an overall nice guy! He is a legend!

[@chigon89]

Didn't expect Maniac to get mentioned. Happy it did. He has too many great performances. The war, Radio Flyer, Deep impact, Faculty etc

[@MystraRavenwind]

Was radio flyer the one with Mel Gibson?

[@chigon89]

@@MystraRavenwind no not that one. I'm not 100% sure but I think that one is Forever Young

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

Such a kind, nice guy and skilled actor..his interviews are always fun to listen to and he is down to earth.. he played Frodo really good ..his character is the core of the trilogy ..he plays Frodos emotions and accent very well.

[@stuff339]

Upset he didn't talk about Dirk gentlys holistic detective agency. Loved that shown wish it would come back

[@catjazzhappycat7273]

I agree, 2 seasons and they just ended it with a giant cliffhanger.