This is a candid taken of Richard and his Thorin stunt/scale double, Mark Atkin, at Sir Ian McKellen‘s fundraiser in NZ. Mark kindly shared this great photo with Ali at www.richardarmitagenet.com. So much to like here–Richard’s big, silly grin, that double thumbs up featuring those beautiful thumbs we all know and love, the sense of playfulness we see in the man. And the bared forearms and that handsome watch. It’s all good.
I can’t help but think it would be a pleasure to work alongside this someone like Richard. A true professional dedicated to his craft, but not one to take himself too seriously.
Like you said – just too cute!! I adore this picture for several ReAsons!!!
I saw this earlier today on Twitter and it had me smiling all day long! So very cute, indeed!
I guess this is what he looks like when he’s really comfortable around someone. Thanks for sharing it here.
So this is the guy whose phone number he wanted so he can work with him again in the future?
No, this is apparently his scale doubt, he has the height Thorin is supposed to have. His stunt double is this guy: http://stuntguildnz.com/mana-davis/
Oh, OK. Thanks Jane! Wow so many doubles, it gets a bit confusing, doesn’t it?
Yes, I remember the name too now. Mana. My brain is so fuzzy these days!
Well, since he doesn’t play dwarfs a lot, we usually only have a stunt double to consider.
Very true, Angie!
I think he realized that that’s why he added he wanted the guy’s phone # so he could work with him again…
Great photo! Love the double thumbs-up (shades of John Standring). Thanks to Ali and to you for sharing.
I was thinking of Sweetie John’s double thumbs up too, Leigh!
I had to show Benny that photo. he has seen the JS photo, too.
Maybe JS and RA have some things in common!
So sweet! I’m glad to see he’s had such a great time down under. I hope the tornado movie goes well too!
Yes, I think he had a really good, good time in NZ. Hopefuly things will also go well for him in MI.
It’s impossible not to smile at this pic! Had to tweet to him : I see two hot dwarves
LOL Bet he liked that. he really is a cutie!