Mon Jan 06 03:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Elijah Wood Claims Peter Jackson Modeled Orc on Harvey Weinstein in “Lord of the Rings”
**Los Angeles, CA** – A claim is circulating online that Peter Jackson, director of the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, secretly immortalized disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein as an orc in the films. The rumor originates from an interview Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins, gave on the podcast “Armchair Expert” in 2021.
Wood alleges that Jackson, in a retaliatory move against Weinstein’s initial reluctance to fully fund the trilogy, included an orc mask specifically designed to resemble Weinstein. Wood recounted the story with expletives, claiming it was an act of “f**k you” to the producer. The anecdote has since gained traction on social media platforms like Instagram and X.
While Snopes has verified Wood’s recounting of the story, Peter Jackson has yet to comment on the allegation. The films, which cost a reported $400 million to produce, went on to gross a staggering $2.9 billion worldwide. The claim adds a fascinating, albeit unverified, behind-the-scenes detail to the already legendary production. This story will be updated should Jackson respond to the allegations.
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