The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (part 1)

Ever wondered what happened to Bingo Bulger-Baggins? This week we embark on an epic journey through middle earth and the chaotic production history of a cinematic masterpiece. We explore why a New Zealander turned a mythology into a commercial and the casting choices that almost gave us Nicolas Cage as Aragorn! 

Hear Joe recount the hilarious reason Sean Connery turned down a four hundred and fifty million dollar payday! Hear Jen reminisce about movie marathons and how nine-fingered Frodo became a core memory! Hear Tom breakdown the secret society origins behind Tolkien’s linguistic puns and the physical pain Viggo Mortensen endured! 

We are diving deep into the fellowship, the paper shortages that shaped the trilogy, and the deleted subplots that didn't make the cut. Can you imagine the world of hobbits without the iconic Elijah Wood? Our deep dive reveals the sheer grit behind the movie magic! All that, plus the mysterious case of the wood-shoe wearing Trotter!

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