In which I make a bad Númenor joke (too soon?), try to find out what the hell is happening on the other sets, and lay bare my grudge against Elendil.
Featuring {cough} the second coming of Dick, too much weed, the first appearance of Isilidur and my biggest moment so far!
Tolkien’s legendary winged helmets make an appearance, and enough gold is on show to impress even the mighty Smaug.
Weapons training for the City Guard is non-existent, as nobody is stupid enough to think we might be even halfway competent.
The 11 Steps to Successfully Removing a City Guard from Set, and how to crowbar a Tolkien reference in to your title.
Part two of my first day on set, in which I get in touch with my inner Gimli/Luke Skywalker and come to terms with Galadriel in Númenor!
In which I finally discover where I am, and what I’m guarding, and who I’m working for!
I’m finally going on set, and this time it’s for real! Also Amazon foil my chance to find out what the show is actually called.
Covering the important stuff: chairs, snacks, and toilets. And finally we go on set. Sort off…
In which, having not been distressed yet, it is time for me to get distressed. Yeah, it confused me too…
Beards, capes, breakfast, rings, second breakfasts, and a distinct lack of tent expertise.
In which Iron Man, Elves and Ankh Morpork all come together in one post as I finally get to wear my full City Guard costume!
In which I’m struck with the hammer blow of learning that I may well have to lose the beard…
Would you be interested in working on the Amazon series based on Lord of the Rings? Oh my god oh my god oh my god!