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Frodo Actor Honors Lord of the Rings Director at Cannes
12 May
Summary
- Elijah Wood presented Peter Jackson with an honorary Palme d'Or.
- Jackson credited Cannes for saving 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise.
- The film's preview at Cannes in 2001 overcame negative press.
At the Cannes Film Festival, actor Elijah Wood presented director Peter Jackson with an honorary Palme d'Or. Wood shared his personal experience of being cast as Frodo Baggins after sending in an audition tape.
Jackson accepted the award, acknowledging his long-standing relationship with Wood and the festival. He recounted how Cannes played a crucial role in salvaging the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
During the 2001 Cannes festival, Jackson unveiled 20 minutes of "The Fellowship of the Ring" footage. This preview countered widespread skepticism and negative press stemming from the AOL-Time Warner merger, ultimately generating anticipation for the films.
