Diksia.com - The Lord of the Rings is one of the most successful and influential film series of all time, based on the epic fantasy novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, features an ensemble cast of talented actors who brought the characters of Middle-earth to life on the big screen. The films were released from 2001 to 2003 and received critical acclaim and numerous awards, as well as a huge fan following.
But what happened to the actors who played the roles of Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Galadriel, and the rest of the Fellowship? Where are they now and what are they doing? In this article, we will take a look at the careers and lives of the actors who starred in The Lord of the Rings film series, and see how they have changed over the years.
Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins
Elijah Wood was only 18 years old when he was cast as the hobbit hero Frodo Baggins, who embarks on a perilous quest to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Wood’s performance as Frodo was praised by critics and fans alike, and he became one of the most recognizable faces of the film series.
After The Lord of the Rings, Wood continued to act in various films and TV shows, such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sin City, Everything Is Illuminated, The Romantics, The Last Witch Hunter, and Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. He also reprised his role as Frodo in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first film of the prequel trilogy. Wood is also a voice actor, lending his voice to characters in animated films and shows, such as Happy Feet, 9, Tron: Uprising, Over the Garden Wall, and Star Wars Resistance.
Wood is also a producer and co-founder of SpectreVision, a production company that focuses on horror and genre films, such as The Greasy Strangler, The Boy, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, and Mandy. Wood is also a DJ and a fan of music, especially indie rock. He has a record label called Simian Records, and has hosted a podcast called Wooden Wisdom. Wood is currently 40 years old and lives in Los Angeles.
Ian McKellen as Gandalf
Ian McKellen is one of the most respected and acclaimed actors of his generation, with a career spanning over six decades in theatre, film, and television. He was already a legend when he was cast as the wise and powerful wizard Gandalf, who guides and protects the Fellowship on their journey. McKellen’s portrayal of Gandalf was widely praised and earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for The Fellowship of the Ring.
