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Only a few franchises have reached the cultural weight and fan devotion thatThe Lord of the RingsandDunecarry. Both these narratives have such richly imagined worlds that once you pick up the eponymous novels, you wouldn’t be able to put them down.
Their movie adaptations turned out to be just as mind-blowing, thanks to the actors’ commitment and dedication to engage with the source material (or lack thereof). Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins and Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides have been etched into cinematic history, but there’s one huge difference between these two artists that some might find surprising.
Elijah Wood’s Confession About Not ReadingThe Lord of the Rings
Elijah Woodwas phenomenal as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy, and he had to reside in New Zealand for years for this role. But despite embodying the hobbit so effortlessly, Wood has admitted to never having finished reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s books in an interview withEsquire.
The book is dense and verbose and incredible and literary and beautiful, but heavy. I found it taxing to read the book with all the work in tandem I was doing on my character.
I sort of pivoted my focus to just live in the world of the character as written in the scripts and trust the process. It’s ridiculous that I haven’t. It is my cross to bear. It’s so dumb. Everybody else has read it.
However, filming the trilogy turned out to be a transformative experience for the actor, as it helped him grow both professionally and personally. He said that it was indeed a“giant leap”when it came to“growth and maturity.”His relaxed attitude towards the material is quite the opposite of fans who have devoured every chapter of the book more than once.
Timothée Chalamet’s Devotion: Racing ThroughDune
In stark contrast, whenTimothée Chalametwas approached forDunehe showed unwavering commitment in fully grasping the world of the franchise and his character. In an interview withDeadline, Chalamet spoke of his enthusiasm after Denis Villeneuve came on board for the adaptation. The actor said,“I set up a Google alert for ‘Dune’ and got the book immediately.”
He was unfamiliar with Frank Herbert’s magnum opus but left no stone unturned and plunged into the source material, speedrunning through it all, before his meeting with Villeneuve. But this wasn’t just a one-off because he also readDune Messiahduring the 2020 lockdowns, expressing his readiness to return for any upcoming sequels (viaEsquire).
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The differences between Elijah Wood and Timothée Chalamet are fascinating, but it only gives one an insight into how both these actors operate. Wood has a more refreshing and relaxed take, which possibly helps him survive Hollywood’s pressures. On the other hand, Chalamet’s dedication reminds us of how being a methodical actor can be extremely rewarding.
You can streamThe Lord of the RingsandDunefranchise on HBO Max.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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