The lovely Graham McTavish shared this photo on Twitter tonight, saying, “This is a view from our base camp on one of our locations for The Hobbit. This is really what NZ looks like!”
A beautiful country. A gigantic film trilogy that feels like the world’s “biggest home movie,” the first film a worldwide success with fans counting down the days until the next installment. A small city of people putting their skills and talents to work in what appears to be a labor of love.
I am certain there are squabbles and flares of temper and days when people are so tired they can hardly see straight. In spite of the varied creatures they play, they are, after all, only human.
Still, to do something you really love, something that captivates you and motivates you–that is a joyous experience.
And to do it all in a place that looks like that. Your brain would have to be feeling pretty joyous!
And the friendships they’ve developed must be so special. Not surprised to hear Graham say he was worn out from all the hugging they did upon their reunion in New Zealand. I’ve become incredibly fond of the gang, as I think of them; the feeling amongst them seems to be the same.
Richard Armitage in his Thorin guise giving makeup and prosthetic artist Tami Lane a hug. Of course, we are NOT envious.
Have a wonderful time, Richard, in that glorious land called New Zealand. Goodness knows, you deserve every minute of it.
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