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Lord of the Rings hobbits reunite 23 years after first film
Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan, who played hobbits in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, reunited for dinner at La Royal restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts on August 8,…
The Story in Brief
Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan, who played hobbits in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, reunited for dinner at La Royal restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts on August 8, 2026. Astin posted a photo captioned "The band's all here" showing the four studying menus, while Monaghan shared a goofy snapshot with an accidental photobomb. The reunion comes as excitement builds for the 2027 prequel film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis. The original trilogy released three films between 2001 and 2003.
The Indian Opinion
Fans are rightly delighted that these actors remain friends after 23 years, but some chatter exaggerates this as a sign the upcoming prequel will feature them. Andy Serkis has said the film sits between The Hobbit and the trilogy, not after it. Expectation management matters: the actors' real-life bond is charming, not a casting hint. The test will come when Warner Bros confirms its cast for the 2027 release.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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