Peter Jackson Considered Hypnosis To Forget LOTR & Watch Like First Time
Director Peter Jackson says he contemplated undergoing hypnosis to forget his Lord of the Rings trilogy. Jackson is known worldwide for adapting the epic fantasy works of author J.R.R. Tolkien, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. In an unprecedented move, the director had the entire trilogy greenlit before cameras ever rolled, allowing all three films to be shot back to back. The films were released each December from 2001 to 2003, bringing Tolkien's vision to the big screen and earning almost $3 billion in box office returns. The third installment, The Return of the King, also tied the record for most Oscars won for a single film with 11, which included Jackson taking home Best Director.
The Lord of the Rings also features a star-studded cast, many of which found stardom through the trilogy. Among the lengthy list of actors is Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis, and Christopher Lee. With the budget to bring the world of Middle-earth to life, a talented cast, and Jackson at the helm, The Lord of the Rings films redefined fantasy epics and introduced hordes of new fans to Tolkein's work. However, Jackson felt as though he missed out on one key aspect of the films.
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While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, Jackson stated that he felt unlucky because he couldn't experience The Lord of the Rings films as a fan like everyone else. Jackson loves the LOTR source material but felt the years he spent working on the trilogy took away from his ability to experience the movies for the first time with fresh eyes like most fans. The director
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