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Lord of the Rings: Behind the Scenes Trivia

Created 2023-09-18

This quiz is all about the making of the Lord of the Rings series. It includes questions about the writing, production, special effects, and some fun facts about the cast and crew.

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About this Quiz

The Lord of the Rings series, directed by Peter Jackson, is one of the most ambitious film projects ever undertaken. Shot in New Zealand, the trilogy took three years of principal photography and utilized the talents of special effects company Weta Workshop. The series' score was composed by Howard Shore, and the films won a total of 17 Academy Awards. The budget for the entire trilogy was $281 million. The series made extensive use of practical effects, including the use of 150 horses. The role of Gandalf was originally offered to Sean Connery, but ultimately played by Ian McKellen. Viggo Mortensen, who played Aragorn, did most of his own stunts and spoke four languages in the series. The last actor to be cast was Viggo Mortensen. The character of Gimli required the most makeup time. Several interesting facts surround the cast and crew. For instance, Sean Bean, who played Boromir, had a fear of flying and would often drive to locations. Viggo Mortensen broke his toe while filming the series. Sean Astin was allergic to his prosthetic makeup. Christopher Lee was the only actor to meet J.R.R. Tolkien. Andy Serkis played two characters in the series, and Billy Boyd performed a song for the film's soundtrack. The series shot a total of 1800 minutes of footage. These and many other fascinating details about the making of the Lord of the Rings series are explored in this quiz.