The Funniest Moments From The Lord Of The Rings Cast | The Graham Norton Show

With the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, let's take a look at some of the best moments from the iconic trilogy!
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[@OkanDerVolksnahe]

Seeing Robin Williams being Robin Williams almost made me cry. We lost someone truly special, I hope people dealing with depressing are able to find a way out of it or a way to cope with it. You are loved guys, please stay with us

[@glauvie]

We didn’t lose someone. He took himself out.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Der Imperator: Robin didn’t kill himself because he was depressed; he was diagnosed as having Dementia with Lewy Bodies, which meant his brain was going to turn to mush and he wouldn’t be himself, plus he’d be unable to care for himself. His family gave him permission because they understood how mentally and emotionally debilitating it would be for him; but of course, they couldn’t actually help him do it.

[@nnelson54]

@@maryrosekent8223 Robin Williams wasn't diagnosed with DLB until his autopsy. He battled depression, anxiety, and extreme paranoia that led to his suicide. We know after the fact that DLB is what caused the depression, but he wasn't diagnosed while alive.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@nnelson54 Thank you for this information-I made an incorrect assumption.

[@Spiderantula]

@@glauvie so? We still lost him no matter how he left the world.

[@whosoever5409]

Elijah Wood: “Its a real place” Graham Norton: “NO ITS NOT” Elijah: “…Graham…” I love this so much. His face is everything ahaha

[@darth-imperius]

"Shut up, Graham!" (as a TNG reference to "shut up, Wesley")😅

[@dianagonsalves]

Followed by William's monologue 😂😂

[@Peleski]

It's v funny. GN is totally wrong tho. It's a big NZ attraction, probably the most interesting thing there.

[@heyheytaytay]

Elijah, with child-like wonder and whimsy: "Hobbiton is a real place, Graham!" Graham: NO IT'S NOT.

[@peggynorton1046]

Poor graham so out of touch

[@renferal5290]

I've been there, It is real

[@PammieLee1]

Me too real

[@DuTrom]

And then Robin yells, "LET HIM DREAM!!!"

[@ricardokowalski1579]

Graham: NO IT'S NOT. Everybody: So you have chosen death.

[@AlbaFlavius]

I really do miss Robin Williams, his energy and comedy is just amazing.

[@whatshername369]

Me too. He was a genius.

[@charliezfarliez7111]

Me too

[@truthseeker6532]

Dang Right!!!!

[@axwellfifty179]

My heart stopped for a few seconds when i saw his face..

[@HarryTheHerring]

We all do friend, we all do.

[@mitchellwooldridge5118]

Andy Serkis is simply incredible --- the way he just instantly slips into both Gollums at the snap of a finger. Amazing!

[@deathbycheese850]

It was spooky hearing the two Gollums speak. Andy Serkis is amazing.

[@woof999]

That was incredible!!

[@justsomeguyevadingtaxes497]

Andy Serkis is the 🐐

[@starwarsfan729]

I love Andy. I love his different voices. How he can go from Gollum, with a croaky, high pitched voice, and then to Caesar, really low, loud and demanding. It’s amazing.

[@dragoninthewest1]

He's done the audiobooks for the Lord of the Rings trilogy

[@obrien6320]

Madonna being her usual "im bored and why isn't the conversation about ME"

[@MyBrainGlows]

what was this Madonna thing btw?

[@amyhamaker7803]

Seriously! “I wasn’t handed the champagne…”

[@crisespinoza1979]

Her diva showed

[@ohffsreally]

Totally. And look how far she's leaning away from Ian... it made me cringe

[@Jb3t95]

That's who that was? Genuinely didn't recognize her.

[@oh-gingersnap]

Clicked on this for LOTR nostalgia, instead get hit like a truck with Robin Williams feels an whole second into the video. I'm so glad his legacy has left so much humor in so many people all over the world. What a wonderful thing to be remembered for. The people that appear happiest and work the hardest to lift the spirits of those around them are so often struggling the most. Sending so much love to anyone out there that's fighting their own demons everyday.

[@binoymathew246]

Exactly! 👍🏽

[@michaeloldfield5036]

I did the same. I re-watced this so many times

[@doga3641]

I could listen to Ian McKellen all day, such a great storyteller, and perfect Gandalf

[@Jimbo386000]

I'd love for him to read me a bedtime story.

[@catwhisperer9489]

Me, too (re: listening to Ian, all day)!!!

[@clintgolub1751]

I will be devastated the day that man dies

[@LaurenJourney]

Yes! I just adore him. Could you imagine having this sweet man as your Grampie ❤️

[@bhscaps]

To me, his best story on Graham Norton is when he tells how he and Dame Judi Dench sat on the Queen and King consort's thrones and the bit with the policeman. The way he says "So we sat on them," like it was the obvious thing to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPWfHWubcasja8

[@lizziejackson2529]

I absolutely adore Ian McKellen. He just feels like a man who has properly lived his life to its fullest. A true gem🥺

[@themammoth67]

He went on shotover jet

[@peterpain6897]

Damn, I just realise Robin Williams would've been a good Tom Bombadil.

[@jansandman6983]

yes he would have 😢

[@TJSaw]

He would’ve been PERFECT!

[@poisonivy688]

Perfection !!! Too bad they didn't included that character in LOTR

[@coolperson962]

He was very interested in playing Hagrid in Harry Potter but couldn't because he wasn't British. The two characters are very similar in both appearance and love for all things natural. So you're probably right, he would have.

[@roddo1955]

Omg! Yes!

[@Angela-AScottishView]

How rude was Madonna, and the faces she pulled when Sir Ian was talking. She sat there giving off, the I’m better than you vibe. Sir Usn is such a sweetie, and it wouldn’t of killed her to applaud him reaching 80.

[@Pumpkinking64]

You're so right, she looks so stupid with her dumb eye patch!

[@artwithsaya]

Yeah.. ikr.. at first I thought she didn't get the humor..💀

[@bcgirl73]

Yes these are the comments I came for, she’s such a c*nt!

[@joannaecka2947]

She's a witch. Old and nasty witch.

[@utha2665]

And what was with the eye patch?

[@briannarichardson9511]

"You must be getting to a point where people have stopped screaming 'Frodo!' at you" "OH NO."😂

[@tydoe5310]

When Robin Williams said “let him dream” I felt that 🥹

[@dorypory1811]

When Ian McKellen gets emotional telling the story of how Hugh Jackman and this huge crowd sang Happy Birthday for him. It's so sweet ❤️

[@Cdntrvler54]

Thank goodness I KEEP a HUGE box of Kleenex close for things like that..

[@theoune2501]

Yesssss it almost made me cried until they cut him 😡😡😡😡 he is so sweet

[@hankkaminski8670]

YOU SHALL NOT PASS!! Best line in the video.

[@bjw4859]

Best line ever.

[@Sefoosofo]

Where?

[@salladinthegreat]

@@Sefoosofo The Bridge of Khaza-Dum ...

[@jeannepadilla1860]

I loved it! Amazing Sir Ian Mckellan

[@hankkaminski8670]

@@bjw4859 I think For Frodo is my favorite.

[@Grace-hs9lt]

Smeagol and Gollum are basically Andy Serkis’ other personalities.

[@myshepspud1]

Hits differently when I watched him as Gollum then many years later in Game of Thrones (is it the same dude?)

[@dod2304]

omg Madonna's body language of "I'm too important to clap for Sir Ian's 80th birthday.." She's so completely detached and cool. It's not "cool" Madonna, it's rude and imperious. "There's no rose champagne!, Yes there is right there. Well you haven't handed it to me." Oh Puh-lease!!!

[@somebody7070]

She disgusted me to be honest

[@madmax6470]

Oh you saw that too! That made me so mad. I’ve never cared much for her but that really made put off. No human decency it’s just all about her. No wonder she wasn’t invited.

[@Peleski]

I expect she's doped up. She certainly doesn't look sober.

[@AngelikusDeo]

Ian's clapback to Madonna is a chef's kiss! Cant believe Madonna cant be happy for the guy. Look how far away she's sitting from Ian! Pfffft. Kudos to Ian for putting her in her place!

[@MarkWilson-ij9jd]

"You weren't there because you weren't invited," Baaahahaha. Crawl back into your caldron, Madonna.

[@saltea8266]

what was the clap back? i think i’m stupid because i cannot find it.

[@annasadler4622]

@@saltea8266 11:28 Ian was talking abt a birthday party he had with people he'd gone to school with in the past. Madonna was like 'I wasn't invited?' and Ian basically clapped back 'that's because you never went to school with me'

[@iriswaldenburger2315]

She looked so pathetic the way she felt superior and even acted that way

[@vrvaughn]

She was such a twit…

[@MadiganinPeach]

There's honestly no talk show interviewer who gives me more consistent laughs than Graham. He just brings out the best humor in everyone he interviews, largely due to the fact that he let's the celebrities *talk* and talk to each other instead of 90% only to himself. This show is how I imagine is the closest we see of celebrities in real life with their chums.

[@mattpitts6586]

Couldn't agree more, he's soo good, his guests just seem so relaxed

[@BlackCrownRC30]

Seeing andy serkis turn into gollum on demand with no prep if fucken insane he even does the split personality which gives it so much more personality

[@akashr2856]

The clip with Madonna is excruciating to watch. Apparently, she can't even act to applaud Sir McKellen turning 80

[@zackarydecicco3919]

I was thinking the same thing

[@stacywarren4739]

for real

[@paulwevers2109]

If its not about Madonna , Madonna switches off.

[@opinionistaclandestino]

As Ru Paul stated in another clip: Madonna was only fan of Madonna...still today!

[@sorrowsharvest7891]

She's such a bad example of a human being

[@jewelsgrl]

So heartwarming and heartbreaking to see Robin, all at once. RIP 🙏🏻🥺

[@checkonetwo]

Yes 😢

[@moeskeetz5473]

20:56 Elijah Wood made Robin Williams laugh hysterically. That’s a moment he should remember forever 😎

[@dianerios880]

Elijah Wood and Sean Austin were the PERFECT choice to play their roles - so convincing, so moving. All of the cast was just amazing, truly - these two had such a giant part to fill and they really really did it. Thanks guys, and thanks to all in the films, the extended versions are masterpieces.

[@zackarydecicco3919]

0:00 ELIJAH WOOD has some cool LORD OF THE RINGS props (w/ROBIN WILLIAMS) 3:29 IAN MCKELLEN on LORD OF THE RINGS' legacy 4:16 ANDY SERKIS introdues the musical guest of the night 5:02 MARTIN FREEMAN was given an ultimatium while shooting THE HOBBIT 6:24 ORLANDO BLOOM's awkward fan encounter 7:04 IAN MCKELLEN tells kids not to bully one another 8:06 MARTIN FREEMAN vs JOSH WIDDIECOMBE for BILBO BAGGINS role 10:53 IAN MCKELLEN turned 80 years old 14:23 IAN MCKELLEN was sung happy birthday by HUGH JACKMAN 15:13 CATE BLANCHETT can do LUCY from THE PEANUTS 16:21 ELIJAH WOOD hasn't had any weird fan encounters 17:18 IAN MCKELLEN's funny OSCAR story with MAGGIE SMITH 18:54 ELIJAH WOOD reflects on THE RETURN OF THE KING's OSCAR ceremony

[@221b-Maker-Street]

5:02 MARTIN FREEMAN relates a story of how *_AIDEN TURNER_* was given an ultimatum while shooting THE HOBBIT.

[@paulwagner688]

They should have had the episode where Sir Ian and Graham talk about how Dame Maggie was mad at him for his impression of her and he does it again.

[@luziel3071]

The cast going to the One Ring Net fan party after the Oscars is so sweet

[@mskoki5712]

Yeah and also the cast & crew knew the other parties were full of predators, sex fiends and pedophiles, so they avoided that scene and spent good time with their fans

[@pluviosity]

It feels surreal watching Robin Williams talking about the new Hobbit movie, I still feel it's just a couple years ago. Never stop missing him.

[@MyBrainGlows]

Just give me a whole movie with Jackman, McKellan and Stewart just sitting around, drinking wine and talking about stuff. I can see that Jackman will age well as the two legends next to him.

[@NZTotem]

Stewart and McKellan are starring in a Pinter play in the UK.

[@joannaecka2947]

And kick off this cringe something called madonna

[@starwarsfan729]

@@joannaecka2947 hah. Yes.

[@shiannebeaver6268]

Robin Williams at the beginning almost made me sob.

[@customer5032]

"You Shall Not Pass!" was the greatest moment in this entire video. 🧙‍♂️😈⚡

[@louiseventer6580]

Madonna's attitude is shameful! Sir Ian is being too polite, if I was him and she said she wasn't invited to my party...I would look her up and down and say: "Sorry, who are you again?" I mean really woman, show some respect

[@FAWSWSRSK]

What was she doing there again??

[@lindalightworks1103]

Seriously I was having second hand embarrassment from her attitude lol. So shameful indeed.

[@shubhamnema8281]

Seeing Robin Williams fills my heart. He was and will be one of a kind.

[@moki4541]

"I've been circumcised in Disneyland njeh njeh njeh!" Robin is just naturally funny xD

[@ammaleslie509]

Robin Williams wasn't in LOTR but his presence really added to this video (as he always does) may he rest in peace and power 💙

[@jonsouthtv9629]

Robin Williams was such a special man. Can light up a room with just a smile and steal a sofa from the biggest of stars. A true great.

[@bjw4859]

We came for The Lord of the Rings, we stayed for Robin Williams, thankyou for your decades of entertainment funny man, you are still very missed RIP.

[@Lessdeth14]

A bunch of highlights with various LOTR actors... ...and Madonna being an absolute charisma vacuum.

[@HotForgeChaos]

Well she's had 120 years of practice

[@myshepspud1]

Shoh thought it was just me, was she intentionally horrible and obtuse for likes.

[@EthanEthanEthanEthanEthan]

Shes a cow

[@christinastanley2162]

Madonna: I wasn’t invited! Everyone: Uh yeah, there ARE other people in the world. Massive eye roll

[@Purzius]

Love the Maggie Smith story xD

[@MagicandStars497]

I love Sir Ian McKellen he’s so lovely I loved the clip how lucky for the students lol 😂

[@jaxstorey6734]

This was a surprise to see Robin Williams, who came to New Zealand after we had the first big cluster of earthquakes here in Christchurch. He did a comedy show here and donated the money to our city. How do I know he did that? Because I had the great privilege to be his therapeutic massage therapist before he did his show. He was just a quiet, very humble and gracious man. No joking, no humour...just very quiet. And over the arm of his couch in the hotel room was the All Blacks scarf. He told me he loved the All Blacks. I do get to massage a lot of stars, but this great man...what an absolute honour. It's such an absolute pity that his medications brought about such deep depression leading to him feeling he needed to leave this earthly plane. We love you Robin. Thank you for blessing us with your beautiful soul. 💫💖💫

[@Tawadeb]

Nice story. I didnt know that.

[@konardkonrado7755]

the casting for this movie was phenomenal.These actors were born for LOTR

[@runespar]

Madonna is super charming, very humble, and certainly not a self-obsessed troglodyte. Got it. 👌

[@Leohast]

my god, my sarcasm detector is of f the limits!

[@rian8147]

Sarcasm at its best!

[@WidarsHall]

xD

[@crisespinoza1979]

🤣🤣

[@crisespinoza1979]

🤣🤣

[@oops6910]

As someone from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Sir Ian meant Pounamu (greenstone) instead of punami, it has large significance in Maori culture and is only meant to be gifted to others. It's bad luck to buy it for yourself, so being gifted one is a huge honor. What he said about the Pounamu eventually bringing you back to Aotearoa is true, and it's seen as the stone bringing you and itself back to its homelands. It's sometimes said if the Pounamu breaks it wasn't meant for you, because it can stay strong and sturdy your entire life. Anyway bummer the luck on the night didn't work out 🥲

[@ashildrtheswift3028]

Thank you for this educational comment!

[@Achdujeh]

it worked out finally because it caused the Maggie Smith story :)

[@amidthephantomsrose]

Seeing Robin Williams again made me both laugh and cry. I miss him

[@dahlyiadubonnet]

I so miss Robin and his antics. I still cry when I see old footage like this and think of how much he must have been hurting. RIP & LOVE dear Angel 😇💗💗💗

[@ladyethyme]

Elijah is just…..a treasure.

[@binoymathew246]

Robin Williams is like no other. RIP good sir.

[@angel444.]

Sir Ian saying “& they all sang happy birthday for me” while getting emotional just had me bawling 😭 he’s such a precious soul

[@almostpesky]

Why is no one talking about Gandalf in a one direction shirt

[@christopher.saint.christopher]

He seems to like teenage boys.

[@abbyuser0293]

He’s literally so iconic

[@luisdominguez2455]

jesus almighty 😂 the sir iAN MCKELLEN is too much beyond goat standard

[@mamadoritos]

Crying with laughter of Sir Ian's interpretation of Maggie Smith for heaven's sake hahahahahaha

[@vin4216]

We miss you, Sir Christopher Lee. Would love to see you with Ian in this interview together.

[@Jmike12345]

Seeing Robin made me so sad. What a terrible loss. RIP Mr Williams.

[@madelinekuhl8989]

"Hobbiton isn't a real place!" "GRAHAM."

[@dawnieb.7394]

That's my favorite moment 🤣

[@IHazPeppers]

Here for Lord of the rings. But seeing Robbin Williams really got to me. He was so amazing. R.i.p good sir.

[@khalilahd.]

They all seem so close and honest with each other I love it 😂💜

[@22Phantasm]

Proof that Madonna is not a nice person.

[@zlamelie]

As if anyone wondered

[@vincetravis70]

elijah is such a special actor to me id love to see him fulfill some form of role of that importance again. hes like an all or nothing kind of king in acting to me

[@xandrkenski9943]

Sauron in fishnet tights naturally was not happy to see Ian

[@Jaz-fg4oe]

Lmao 😂 this comment wins 👏

[@marykatezehr1074]

14:41 Awwww, Sir Ian choking up at Hugh Jackman's Birthday video was very moving

[@ann.8669]

Sweet Robin..RIP

[@TaldrenMGMoonGuard]

I LOVE this whole video and what tugged my heartstrings the most was Elijah talking about how he and some of the LOTR cast going to a fan party instead of a Hollywood afterparty. Doesn't matter to me how long they stayed, it's just that they decided to choose a fan party when at that time they could have gone anywhere else more popular.

[@correypeta]

"You SHALL NOT PASS!!!" I damn near cried.

[@br_ian]

It's a video about the "Lord of the ring cast" and every second comment is about Robin Williams - makes my heart heavy... He is missing so much, he was such a lovely and funny man... ❤

[@lilaccilla]

Nothing makes me Laugh more than his clips . Graham is a GEM

[@vin4216]

Gollum still nails it.

[@j.r.milton1273]

I love how Ian McKellen looks like he gets ready by just picking up random clothes and going "That'll do."

[@juliesngh]

Robin William's, such a legend. May he rest in peace. I laughed out so loud. He us so hillarious. Such a natural.

[@katrinkroning1634]

Watched it again and again. I always love them all laughing loud watching Robin Williams, Ian Mckellen and Elijah 💙💙💙

[@VlerkeDamne]

Wow how he just turns into Gollum is incredible!!

[@dylalan1]

Sir Ian mckellen imitation of dame maggie Smith is pure gold!

[@quincyreber2052]

What’s with Madonna? 😂😂

[@joannehanna2590]

I'm just so glad that I've never liked her music or looks like she does!! 😆😜 In fact I've never liked her at all!! How rude of her to try and steal the birthday party!! 🍷🍷🍷🤔🚫

[@jakejackson8238]

Self-obsessed, botoxed into paralysis, and utterly boorish. The knock-knees covered in fishnets were a nice touch, I thought🤮

[@emercycrite]

Madonna was so ill-mannered here. I hope she never gets invited back to the show.

[@christineweaver3090]

I loved when dominic monahan pranked elija wood pretending he was a swedish interviewer

[@nowirehangers2815]

Do you wear wigs?

[@christineweaver3090]

@@nowirehangers2815 yesss! 😆

[@Tawadeb]

German

[@bhscaps]

At 21:50, when Cate Blanchett says she would have liked to play Lucy from "Peanuts", in retrospect, it's funny to hear Helena Bonham Carter ask "I love Lucy?", knowing that Blanchett was supposed to play Lucille Ball in "Being the Ricardos" (which ended up featuring Nicole Kidman).

[@tlahtollitais]

Madonna: such an arrogant cow! Sir Ian, Living ICON! And Robin Williams (RIP) SO awesome! Like Cate! The LOTR cast ditching the horrorwood for the fans is so epic

[@rinirino]

Oh, Robin Williams!! You always made me smile. You were a genius when it comes to laughter. 💝💝

[@charliezfarliez7111]

Hurts my Heart to see Robin Williams ❤️❤️❤️💔💔💔

[@courtney9213]

Oh Robin. How dearly missed you are❤

[@dorianvey6675]

Came here for the LOTR cast. Instantly teared up when I saw Robin Williams. 😢

[@markoosh]

3:15 God he was the funniest celeb I ever knew... it comes natural to him. RIP man...

[@dorisg.3]

Ian McKellen is great, I like him. Nobody could have played Gandalf better, thanks!!! ❤😊🧙‍♂️ All were cast just right!!

[@drunac.]

When Lotr came out, I was at senior high, but I already had since childhood the first translation of Tolikien in greek... so, me and my friends went to see the movie, and i was like this scene is wrong, Arwen did not save Frodo, Glorfindel did... and then I started watching those blue eyes.... Elijah, no matter what you play, those eyes hypnotized me!!! and I was like the only girl who was not in love with Aragorn in the class...!!!!! :)

[@DJKBELL]

Why wasn’t anyone excited when Andy Serkis was doing Gollum??

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

Robin Williams🥰 I know it’s about LOTR but it’s crazy to see him

[@avyitis3425]

You know, everyone says how amazing it would be if those guys would walk in on your party. I say, how amazing must it have been for the cast instead to bring such joy and happiness to their fans by turning up at the place?

[@stephenorourke7005]

Amazing how lovely and funny they all are!! missed Viggo, Orlando, and John Rhys though!! what, they aren't good enough?

[@snowleopard9364]

I love Gandalf pink scarf ❤❤

[@theterribleyoutuber7376]

Robin Williams doing his jack Nicholson impression was awesome

[@oakleafwellness]

Yikes. Madonna. At least half a clap would be nice.

[@khongorzuldamdinchoimbol9401]

Watched lord of the rings trilogy like 10 times everytime in moria belrog and gendolf we scream You shall not pass😂 love from Mongolia

[@humanbean5878]

I'm gonna cry, seeing RW... a real treasure

[@Areyoukidding621]

So nice to see Robin Williams. And so sad. Miss him and his wit!

[@amvlabs5339]

ah christ the hardest part of watching this wasn't knowing LOTR will never be topped in my lifetime, but seeing Robin alive again

[@Hanako-mu3od]

I didn’t know that the actor of Gandalf was with One Direction in an interview OMG!!!!!

[@1Kent]

I feel like Ian McKellen has been 80 for 30 years. Hugh Jackman is the gayest heterosexual I've ever not met.

[@Tawadeb]

He was in his 60s in LotR

[@alexandrabelli4139]

Amo todo ese elenco de the lord of the Ring, marcó mi infancia los Amo

[@KevinVR]

What a wonderful compilation

[@tyrannosaurusflex3698]

0:44 Elijah's got ring sting, everyone. Guess Sam really did love him

[@Tenareful]

I can imagine Aidan standing there with a very serious expression debating those options