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09.28 Chapter Twenty-Eight (2000-2010) New Zealand / Middle-earth, Andy Serkis, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom

The author’s experiences in New Zealand and the filming of The Lord of the Rings, including his work with Andy Serkis. He also discusses his interactions with actor John Rhys-Davies and stuntman Kirin Shah.

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2002: Mackenzie Astin, star of Sean Astin’s short film

2002: Mackenzie Astin, star of Sean Astin’s short film

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2003: Sean Astin, directing a short film

2003: Sean Astin, directing a short film

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Comic Con: Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, Andy Serkis, Sean Astin. Photo by Keith Stern

2003: Comic Con, San Deigo: Elijah Wood, Dominic Monahan, Andy Serkis, Sean Astin

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Gandalf's hat in storage. Photo by Keith Stern

Gandalf’s hat in storage

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