August 8th 2024.
Cate Blanchett, the renowned actress, recently opened up about her experience working on the iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. She shared that she was paid in sandwiches for her role as Galadriel in all three movies - The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The 55-year-old actress, who is set to star in the upcoming film Borderlands, was part of an ensemble cast that included Elijah Wood, Sean Bean, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, and Hugo Weaving. The talented Peter Jackson served as the director for the trilogy.
Despite the trilogy's tremendous success at the global box office, grossing over $2.9 billion and winning numerous awards, Cate revealed that the cast did not receive any payment for their work. During her appearance on Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen asked her about the biggest paycheck she has received for a film, assuming it would be for Lord of the Rings. However, Cate clarified that she did not receive any payment for her role and did not receive a share of the profits either.
She further explained that she took on the role mainly because she wanted to work with Peter Jackson, who had previously directed the film Braindead. She joked that she did get to keep her ears and was also fed sandwiches on set. Cate also added that it is a common misconception that female actors are paid as much as their male counterparts.
Despite not receiving any payment for her role in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Cate reprised her character in the prequel trilogy, The Hobbit. The three films - An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies - were also highly successful and collectively earned over $2.9 billion at the box office.
In a similar vein, Orlando Bloom, who played Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, also revealed that he was paid a mere $175,000 for his role in all three movies. However, he expressed that it was the greatest gift of his life and that he would do it again for half the money.
The fantasy world of Lord of the Rings will soon be explored once again in an upcoming film focusing on Andy Serkis' character, Gollum, titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The film, set to release in 2026, will be produced by Peter Jackson, while Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Gollum. The movie is said to be set during the events of the first Lord of the Rings film, The Fellowship of the Ring.
Excitingly, there will also be another film set in the same universe as Lord of the Rings, further expanding the cinematic history of the franchise. Studio leaders Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy expressed their excitement in a statement, mentioning their commitment to upholding the legacy of Tolkien's works. They also mentioned that Peter, Fran, and Philippa, who have been involved in the franchise for over two decades, will be partners for the new films.
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