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Elijah Wood Reveals Surprising Salary for 'LotR' Trilogy

4/2/2025

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Elijah Wood, famed for his role in "The Lord of the Rings," candidly shared that his salary for the iconic trilogy was surprisingly low, likening it to a risky bet for New Line Cinema. Yet, the transformative journey and camaraderie with the cast made it invaluable, paving the way for their remarkable careers as the trilogy soared to nearly $3 billion at the box office.

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Elijah Wood, famed for his role in "The Lord of the Rings," candidly shared that his salary for the iconic trilogy was surprisingly low, likening it to a risky bet for New Line Cinema. Yet, the transformative journey and camaraderie with the cast made it invaluable, paving the way for their remarkable careers as the trilogy soared to nearly $3 billion at the box office.