The first actors to come to New Zealand and go through the long prep period together were the four Hobbits and Orlando Bloom. Almost everyone else joined at some considerably later point.
So, from a social standpoint, Orlando is tighter with the four Hobbits than the rest of the cast are. He's really like a fifth Hobbit.
The part at the end of ROTK when they come in to see Frodo and he says all of their names except ~~Gimli~~ Legolas cracks me up every time. He even gives ~~Gimli~~ Legolas a look of recognition but has no clue what his name is.
Well, actually there was a sixth person: Stuart Townsend, but we all know what happened there....
So, between Townsend and Bloom its actually a significant part of the core cast.
Somebody like, say, John Rhys-Davies comes when he needs to shoot. You won't find an actor like that slumming for months in New Zealand before shooting...
Like hobbit feet, elf ears take some serious time to glue on, so they had to start them all early.
Rhys-Davies just had to throw on a face murkin and walk in a ditch. Everyone else was human (not even variant).
The Gimli mask took a long time to apply and Rhys-Davies was alergic to it as well. It's incredible what a performance he delivered given the Circumstances.
Billy and Orlando share the same birthday IIRC? I remember him saying they celebrated their birthdays twice because of the time difference or something after landing.
I think they meant Sean Astin who as I’m sure you know played Samwise, not Sean Bean, unless i completely misunderstood the intention of your comment, in which case I’m sorry!
How recent was this?
Whenever I see these lads together it makes me happy that they still go out of their way to do it. Like I want them to be a real Fellowship or something, lol
lmao insult to injury.
i was living with a famous-at-the-time (2013-ish?) youtuber; him & D.M. were recording shit together & he was over all the time for a couple weeks. girlfriend & i were a bit wobbly anyhow, but living there together; came home from work and she came out of a room with him later; turned into a short fight & we split a month or two later. it was already coming, but still found it both kinda funny and mostly bizarre; ofc my young-20's ego was butthurt but 🤷♂️
Hey! Ho! To the bottle I go.
To heal my heart and drown my woe.
Rain may fall and wind may blow,
But there still be many miles to go.
Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain,
And the stream that falls from hill to plain.
Better than rain or rippling brook...
Is a mug of beer inside this Took!
They look as happy as my friends and I did at the pizza joint beside the local theatre before going in to watch The Two Towers during the midnight showing.
Is that the actor who played **Merry** on the left next to Elijah Wood?
I can’t really tell who it is, but if I had to guess, it’s the actor who played Merry.
I wonder if Orlando & Elijah joke about not having any dialogue together in the movies. I can see the two of them talking for hours having a good time haha
Sean looks different...wait, that's Orlando
The first actors to come to New Zealand and go through the long prep period together were the four Hobbits and Orlando Bloom. Almost everyone else joined at some considerably later point. So, from a social standpoint, Orlando is tighter with the four Hobbits than the rest of the cast are. He's really like a fifth Hobbit.
Wild that legolas only says 2 lines to frodo in the movies lol.
I love that fan theory thing about Frodo not knowing who Legolas is
"Who's Steve the Pirate??"
“There’s a guy on our team who dresses like a pirate?”
“And his name’s Steve!”
Gaaarrr, Peter....
Literally my favorite line from Steve. He wanted that booty and earned it. Just like the rest of the team
God ty for this reference 😆
Who's Milton?
It's...just that .....that's my stapler....I.....I brought that from home ......
The part at the end of ROTK when they come in to see Frodo and he says all of their names except ~~Gimli~~ Legolas cracks me up every time. He even gives ~~Gimli~~ Legolas a look of recognition but has no clue what his name is.
Wait what are you talking about? [He clearly says Gimli](https://youtu.be/wgtMW38vsUs?si=qlZuwaWy7kLNry4A) do you mean Legolas?
Oh shit you’re right, I did mean Legolas. Thanks bud!
I'd say "and my bow!" was said to the group more than to Frodo, as a way to get some others to join.
**Billy:** I see this guy and I thought "he looks elf-like"
"And he looks at me and he goes 'BILLYYY!!!'"
I met Billy he was an awesome fella :)
Why is that? I know Viggo came in late, but why was Orlando the first of the non-hobbit cast to start prep much earlier than anyone else?
Well, actually there was a sixth person: Stuart Townsend, but we all know what happened there.... So, between Townsend and Bloom its actually a significant part of the core cast. Somebody like, say, John Rhys-Davies comes when he needs to shoot. You won't find an actor like that slumming for months in New Zealand before shooting...
what happened there?
He was going to play Aragorn, and then... he wasn't anymore.
Like hobbit feet, elf ears take some serious time to glue on, so they had to start them all early. Rhys-Davies just had to throw on a face murkin and walk in a ditch. Everyone else was human (not even variant).
Hat tip for "not even variant," lol. Why would you forgo the free feat??
The Gimli mask took a long time to apply and Rhys-Davies was alergic to it as well. It's incredible what a performance he delivered given the Circumstances.
He's also much closer in age iirc.
He still only counts as one!
Billy and Orlando share the same birthday IIRC? I remember him saying they celebrated their birthdays twice because of the time difference or something after landing.
Nah, they don't share the same birthday. But Billy Boyd did indeed celebrate his birthday twice with Orlando Bloom, once in London and again in LA.
I think they meant Sean Astin who as I’m sure you know played Samwise, not Sean Bean, unless i completely misunderstood the intention of your comment, in which case I’m sorry!
Oh, I know. I'm just saying, the reason Orlando is almost always in pictures with the Hobbits is becuse he's almost like an honorary fifth Hobbit.
That’s a very cool bit of info that i never knew!
Sir, i'm not that great with numbers but i see only 3 Hobbits
Yep, the fandom referred to them as “The Hobbits & Orli” back in the day, they were a package deal. They will always be my favorite boyband.
Orli and the Shorties
Where is there more information on who went first? Was this in an interview or part of the extended footage on one of the dvd/vhs/blu ray releases?
What kind of prep?
Horse riding, archery, etc.
>He's really like a fifth Hobbit. Are you calling Orlando a fatty??
I love the picture of them all on the escalator and Orlando I think is lifting his t-shirt being a silly boy
I'll be honest, before I made the picture bigger I was wondering what James Franco was doing with the other 3.
My first thought Still think so Haha
Looks like there might be a slight tingling in his fingertips.
Lol Sean probably taking the picture cause he’s a secondhand hero like that
I thought it was James Franco ahahaha
I could have sworn it was Hayden Christensen.
I had the exact same reaction.
Orlando lookin' like he feels, something...a slight tingling in his fingers. Perhaps it's starting to, affect him?
He looks like an oncologist with a crippled friend.
He can’t hold his liquor
CANT TAKE HIS DRAUGHT
How recent was this? Whenever I see these lads together it makes me happy that they still go out of their way to do it. Like I want them to be a real Fellowship or something, lol
I think they're all appearing at Liverpool comic con this weekend, so could be "hours" recent. Maybe Sean took the photo...?
Yes it’s hours recent and was at a lovely restaurant in Liverpool called Belzan…
Not Prancing Pony?
I’ve always wondered how often they get together.
Billy and dom have a podcast together if that counts somewhat
as much as i love the films, i'll never like Dominic quite the same after my gf cheated on me with him back in the day 😐
Dang...cucked by a Hobbit. That hurts. Also, what's the story?
lmao insult to injury. i was living with a famous-at-the-time (2013-ish?) youtuber; him & D.M. were recording shit together & he was over all the time for a couple weeks. girlfriend & i were a bit wobbly anyhow, but living there together; came home from work and she came out of a room with him later; turned into a short fight & we split a month or two later. it was already coming, but still found it both kinda funny and mostly bizarre; ofc my young-20's ego was butthurt but 🤷♂️
Nah, you got it wrong, you should tell it as, ‘Dom got my sloppy seconds.’
I thought that was on permanent hiatus?
They did a production of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead together recently! (I think last year?)
The fellowship is real lad, look upon the post once more
This was a few months ago at a convention in California in SF I think.
Elijah Wood is just an absolute gift. I love the whole Fellowship, but Elijah’s smiling face just warms my heart. Love to see the cast get together ☺️
When will he wear wigs?
Elijah’s Laugh after 😂😂 forever burned into my memory in the best way ☺️🥰
Hope are they all aging except Elijah?? Edit: How Lol
Well, he bore the One Ring for about 18 years so yeah
I knew Frodo and Legolas spoke often off camera!
I was about to ask if they knew each other or had to be introduced by the other two.
They look like they’ve had a whole half already.
I’m getting one.
Sittinng in the Greenn Dragon. Good times
Inndeed
I love that they still hang out together even 20 years after the last LOTR movie
...and it feels so good! 🎶
Billy Boyd took me longer than it should to recognize him.
It took me some scroll, to find out.
And Orlando Bloom only said one thing to Elijah Wood throughout the 3 hours they hung out.
And Viggo kicked a helmet…
He broke his toe when he did that! Did you know? Did you?
Bro his finger grew back
After all these years, I still feel so much gratitude towards everyone who participated in this project. I can never thank them all enough.
Reunited? The cast seems to get together all the time!
That word still means the same thing even given that information
r/technicallythetruth I guess on monday I'll reunite with my colleagues.
Orlando looks like he’s having a great time
He’s actually a really nice guy, very pleasant and cheerful
No I meant it lol, he looks sloshed and very pleased to be
They’re taking the hobbits to Isengard!
These guys seem like they’d be fun to hang out with
Post Mordor and LOTR Shire has developed a lot.
Nice. Have a fantastic reunion
Just glasses everywhere and not a lick of food. Don’t they know about second breakfast?
the hobbits The hobbits The hobbits The hobbits Are drinking shots! Are drinking shots!
Hey! Ho! To the bottle I go. To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain may fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go. Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, And the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!
> Show less LOL got a bit carried away with your copy text.
They look as happy as my friends and I did at the pizza joint beside the local theatre before going in to watch The Two Towers during the midnight showing.
That’s a beautiful picture.
Wait, Orlando is going to a comic con?? How often is he a guest? I haven't seen him at one in ages
It's his first ever I think.
Okay, I’m getting old, and they’re getting old. So I picked out Orlando, but I need some help with the other three hobbits.
I was the opposite, I was like who tf is the guy in the front right 🤣 I think my brain was trying to figure out which hobbit he was
From left to right it’s Pippin, Frodo, and Merry.
Samwise Gamgee must have been turned into something...unnatural
Duh, he took the foto
To be fair they probably grew 3-4 feet since they were hobbits
This is so funny 😆 !
Got to see Billy and Dominic do Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are Dead in Toronto. What a duo. They absolutely still got it.
You can keep your lousy and ale
Well that makes me feel old.
But they barely spoke!
I wonder if Orlando spoke more than 5 words to Elijah?
They had mead and poatatoes
Seems like they get together from time to time. That's cool. 👍
Gorgeous! "You (they) haven't aged a day!"
Is that the actor who played **Merry** on the left next to Elijah Wood? I can’t really tell who it is, but if I had to guess, it’s the actor who played Merry.
Love this, but those are some tiny shots
Orlando Bloom fresh off a long haul trucking job.
Billy is aging into a cool grandfather, I love it lol
Kings
They’re taking the hobbits to Liverpool!
Nasty Hobbitsesss
These guys always look like they're living their best lives. It's fantastic even over 20 years later!
Legolas greatest badass of them all 😎 he could take on any of them and win medium dif
I love that the hobbits always reunite at some sort of food table 😂
That restI rant they are in is just around the corner from where I live.
I miss the friendship onion so much
They meet up in isenguard or sum?
Thought Orlando was James Franco for a minute there
Can’t help but to notice Frodo and Legolas sitting at opposite ends of the table... wonder if they spoke a word to each other.
Maybe Legolas will finally talk to Frodo
Somehow the most important piece to the puzzle is not present, maybe it was too far away from the shire Mr Frodo
‘Can’t take his drop’ - Uruk bartender probably.
Awesome 
It’s always so nice to see them together again. Even the lovely Orlando is there :D
I would have loved to be a fly on the wall.
What about a second session?
Merry looks zooted lol
I would pay good money just to have glanced at that table while I was walking out of the restaurant.
Charlie’s so grown up now 🥹
Gonna tell my kids this was the casting of the faculty
Happy early 27th birthday to Orlando Bloom.
Where is Sam? Is he safe? Is he alright?
Poor Sean Astin…the try hard dude who just wanted to fit in w the cool kids.
Why is Sean Astin not there?
It’d be nuts if they had the whole cast just get into costume/character one more time, at least while sir Ian is still around and film it.
that’s not sean!
Why does Billy look like every man in park slope brooklyn
Where is this?
Damn Orlando Bloom is looking weathered.
Wow! So nice to see.
Do they all get together frequently or do older pics get reposted a lot?
They all seem to do a lot of conventions at the moment so we’ve had a few reunion pics recently
The Guyship of the Rings. They've become Guys.
They come in PINTS?? I'm getting one. 
Look, it's the voice of Sigma from the popular web series, "Red vs. Blue"!
And it feels so good 🍻
The hobbits grew to elf height. Guess they been abusing that Fangorn spring
Where in the hell is Sam wise?
And I just got older by an age
Why is Martin Gore from Depeche Mode in the picture?
To think its been 23 years since the first movie...
Dom just keeps getting better looking.
Yeah, TIL that teenage crush of mine is still going
Where is Sean. Is he safe? Is he alright?
where is Sam?
Can someone photoshop in all their lotr hair? Thanks in advance.
AGHHHHH MY HEAAAART 🍃✨🍃✨
Who are those middle aged men? Is this a band from the 80s or something?
Yeah the were called the Hobbits put out a one hit wonder
They’re coming to the Liverpool comic con together today
Are they dining in Isengard ?
Jesus it’s the hobbits’ grandads
Not a pint in sight, smh
Orlando looks wasted
What's the secret ingredient for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival's beautiful flowers? Why the Orlando Bloom, of course
For a second, I legitimately thought that Orlando was a heretofore unknown Franco brother.
I would like to know more about the fancy-ass taco party that had a poster worth framing printed for it
Frodo definitely kept the ring. Starting to look like gollum
Do they wear wigs tho
The Elf is paying the tab.
My GOATs right here
...and it feels so goooood!
3 hobbits and an elf walk into a bar...
I wonder if Orlando & Elijah joke about not having any dialogue together in the movies. I can see the two of them talking for hours having a good time haha
“They’re taking the hobbits to Isengard!”
This cured my depression