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20 years ago, I arrived New Zealand to begin filming The Lord of the Rings, he wrote.

I joined the cast on January 10, 2000.
During that time, I kept a journal, which today would be called a blog.
Perhaps youll enjoy reading about those heady times.
20 years ago, I arrived New Zealand to begin filming “The Lord of the Rings.”
I joined the cast on January 10, 2000.
Tolkiens beloved wizard Gandalf the Grey.
Yet how can I satisfy everyones imagined Gandalf?
Simply, I cant.
He will only come to life as the camera turns and discoveries are made in the very moment.
Actors dont describe - they inhabit.
you might read more of his inner musingshere.