ROTTEN TOMATOES: Elijah Wood: Once a Frodo, Always a Frodo

Elijah Wood: Once a Frodo, Always a Frodo

Says he'd "absolutely love to" make an appearance in second Hobbit film.

by Jeff Giles | January 14, 2008

Discuss Article | Blog Article | Email To A Friend

Count Elijah Wood as one of the millions excited about the news of Peter Jackson's involvement in those planned Hobbit films -- and another member of the Lord of the Rings cast who's game for a return to Middle-earth.

Wood tells MTV Movies that as far as he knows, "the two films that they're doing, one will be 'The Hobbit' and another will take place between the 60 years that happened between 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings'" -- meaning plenty of potential for a Frodo appearance or two. Saying he "would absolutely love to" play Frodo again, Wood goes on to speculate about that second film:

"Nothing was really written with Frodo involved in it. That was sort of an ancillary tale outside of 'Lord of the Rings.' I can't imagine that they [Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens] would write great reams of information regarding my character. But if [Frodo] should show up, it would actually be the perfect way to revisit because it could be small enough that I could go back and have a nice sort of reunion with the memories that I have of the experience."

Even if there's no room for Frodo, however, Wood is still excited about Jackson's return to the fold. Calling the agreement between the director and New Line "a great triumph," he echoes the sentiments of many Rings fans with his closing words: "I think people want it to exist in the same world. So at least now we are assured that it will be done through that same lens, which is great. It's exciting."

Source: MTV Movies

Related Items

Movie:	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
	The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Celeb:	Peter Jackson
	Elijah Wood
	Philippa Boyens
	Fran Walsh

(1-20 of 43 posts) | Reply

Gimy writes:
on Jan 14 2008 05:30 AM

that does kinda suck that he and sean astin won't be in it. maybe we can see why they didn't give into temptation and never hooked up. thank god we actually have quality movies on the way...and not a remake...phew...

ps. thank you San Diego for beating the VASTLY overrated Colts...makes my day going into work sooo much better...

(Reply to this)

Elixor writes:
on Jan 14 2008 05:43 AM

We'll see how well Jackson pulls off The Hobbit. It's a story of a different tone to Lord of the Rings. I think he'll be up for the task. There should be no reason for him not to stick closer to the book than the LoTR movies did to theirs.

(Reply to this)

southwick writes:
on Jan 14 2008 06:37 AM

I am still confused as to why they are going to try and "write" a second story.
I mean its one thing to take from Tolkien's work, seems entirely another thing to try and write an entirely new story.

(Reply to this)

Weed17 writes:
on Jan 14 2008 06:40 AM

hark.. here comes gollum yet again... lol ... im sad theres gonna b no aragorn ...

(Reply to this)

minderbinder writes:
on Jan 14 2008 06:43 AM

Jackson isn't directing the hobbit, and probably not writing it either, just producing it.

He'll keep an eye on things to make sure they don't get too far afield, but it will be largely up to someone else to pull off.

(Reply to this)

Shatter24 writes:
on Jan 14 2008 06:44 AM

There may very well be an Aragorn in The Hobbit briefly (they do go through Rivendell and that's where Aragorn is) and maybe he'll get a larger part in the second film (there is a lot going on behind the scenes w/ his character).

(Reply to this)

dahluzz writes:
on Jan 14 2008 06:52 AM

In reply to this comment (#1466608)
yeah this was the part that confused me when it was first announced that jackson was on as producer. i could see the hobbit being split into two films, breaking after mirkwood forest. The first part would be more of an introduction and exhibition (a la LOTR fellowship) while the part 2 would see things coming to a head, eventually closing with the final huge battle (more like LOTR Return).

But to cram all of the hobbit into one movie and then create a new story in order to make a second film? That doesn't sound right at all.

(Reply to this)

DarthRage writes:
on Jan 14 2008 06:53 AM

Aragorn/Strider was not in "The Hobbit", nor was Frodo or Sam....we will see Gimli's and Legolas's fathers, as they travel with Bilbo....also, the battle of the five armies at the end should be quite the battle. Smaug should be great too.

(Reply to this)

Weed17 writes:
on Jan 14 2008 06:57 AM

i never quite liked bilbo in the lord of the rings ... sigh ... hvnt read the hobbit so i dunno ... if jackson DIRECTS it .. i think its gonna b one heck of a movie tho ....

(Reply to this)

dennischu22 writes:
on Jan 14 2008 07:07 AM

I think that The Hobbit has a lot of potential to be a successful addition to the Lord of the Rings franchise. Peter Jackson did a fantastic job with the LoTR trilogy, and I think he'll do great with this film as well.

(Reply to this)

walkingdead09 writes:
on Jan 14 2008 07:15 AM

peter jackson is a p u s s y

(Reply to this)

PolishBear writes:
on Jan 14 2008 07:17 AM

I would be THRILLED to see Peter Jackson's adaptation of "The Hobbit" .... but by the time he gets started filming it, don't you think Ian Holm might be just a BIT too old to play the role of Bilbo Baggins?

(Reply to this)

NyCkoS PiCkoS writes:
on Jan 14 2008 08:09 AM

I think that Peter Jackson won't create, just from himself and Fran, a Tale about Hobbits who fish, drink, and eat all day long. Because after all, this is what Bilbo Baggins do in those "60 years of waiting".

I think Peter Jackson loves Tolkien enough to create a Genova to all those movies. This genova is The Silmarillion, and it's GREAT!!! It would look and sound like the first 5 minutes of Fellowship of the Ring, but for 2-3 hours long! Very epic, very tragic, very
mythologic.

I don't see any other way to make two other great movies !

(Reply to this)

TombstoneLawDog writes:
on Jan 14 2008 08:23 AM

Hobbit is WAY too much story for one movie. 've a bad feeling about this...

(Reply to this)

zgberg writes:
on Jan 14 2008 09:19 AM

I think the second movie will be segue into the LOTR films by showing us what happens to Gandalf, Gollum, Saruman, Sauron... I am betting that it all holds true to the Middle Earth canon - namely, the Silmarillion and Lost Tales.

I'm excited!!!!!!!

(Reply to this)

fullmetalnek writes:
on Jan 14 2008 09:26 AM

There shouldn't be a second film unless they are splitting The Hobit in two.

(Reply to this)

eventide writes:
on Jan 14 2008 09:28 AM

In reply to this comment (#1466733)
PJ is a '*****' That has more more money than your entire family tree.

(Reply to this)

dougwall10 writes:
on Jan 14 2008 09:43 AM

Those movies sucked I hope he doesn%u2019t screw up the hobbit

(Reply to this)

Warheart1188 writes:
on Jan 14 2008 09:48 AM

PJ did an amazing job with LOTR, I know "The Hobbit" will be great but I'm concerned with the other film.

(Reply to this)

dougwall10 writes:
on Jan 14 2008 10:03 AM

PJ what is he your uncle he should be kicked in the balls for what he did to the lord of the rings books and look what he did to King Kong Peter Jackson is a *** clown that should not be hired to direct a porno

(Reply to this)