It’s been over 10 years since “Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring” was released, but it feels like yesterday — at least, it certainly does for former HobbitsDominic Monaghan (Merry) and Billy Boyd (Pippin). Monaghan and Boyd reunited in New Zealand, the home of the “LOTR,” for an episode of Monaghan’s nature show, “Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan.”
It’s the first time the pair has returned to the “Rings” locale since filming wrapped on the third movie. Watching the two of them explore and discover the wildlife of New Zealand is a treat for “LOTR” fans and non-fans alike: Monaghan and Boyd are like brothers, telling poop jokes and impersonating their “Rings” co-stars Ian McKellan and Ian Holm.
HuffPost Canada TV spoke with the ex-Hobbits about their time on “Wild Things,” the feelings evoked back on the “Rings” set, and whether or not it always gets dirty when they’re together. Continue reading →