Russell Crowe Reveals The Noble Reason He Turned Down Lord Of The Rings After Calling Peter Jackson
Russell Crowe reveals why he turned down a role in The Lord of the Rings. Serving as adaptations of the books by J.R.R. Tolkien director Peter Jackson's hit fantasy trilogy was released from 2001 to 2003, chronicling Frodo's (Elijah Wood) epic quest to destroy the One Ring. The Lord of the Rings cast is a major reason why the movies work so well, but it's become common knowledge in the decades since the films' release that various other actors were almost cast for key roles, including Crowe as Aragorn, a role that eventually went to Viggo Mortensen.
In a recent segment for British GQ, Crowe is asked on social media whether he regrets turning down The Lord of the Rings.
Crowe makes clear that it's not a decision he regrets, and explains that he didn't take the job because he had a feeling he wasn't Jackson's top choice. Check out...
In a recent segment for British GQ, Crowe is asked on social media whether he regrets turning down The Lord of the Rings.
Crowe makes clear that it's not a decision he regrets, and explains that he didn't take the job because he had a feeling he wasn't Jackson's top choice. Check out...
- 6/14/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant
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