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The Top 10 Weird Little Guys in Movie History

What makes a weird little guy? Besides being small, strange, and full of schemes? Honestly, that’s pretty much it. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to diagnosing a case of Weird Little Guyism, there tend to be some common signs and symptoms. Does the character in question babble in a nonsense…

The Mary Sue · May 26

Leo Woodall describes Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum as a 'boyhood dream'

The Lord of the Ring: The Hunt For Gollum actor Leo Woodall insisted he "can't tease anything" about his new character.

BANG Premier · May 26

The Gollum Spinoff Is Taking Surprising Inspiration From a DC Movie

'The Hunt for Gollum' will be the 'Joker' of the Lord of the Rings universe.

Inverse · May 18

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I Was Surprised Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Influenced LOTR: The Hunt For Gollum, But The Reason Makes Sense

Okay, that is a strange comparison, but I can see it.

Cinemablend · May 17

Demi Moore’s “Toned Arms” Headlines Spark Backlash As Netizens Share Stars With “Actual Muscle Definition”

Following Demi Moore’s “toned arms” controversy, fitness experts weighed in on what “toned” actually means, warning that extreme thinness and muscle definition are not the same thing.

Bored Panda · May 15

Sir Peter Jackson reveals Joker inspiration for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

Sir Peter Jackson has explained how the 2019 movie Joker was a major influence on the upcoming flick The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

BANG Premier · May 15

'The Hunt for Gollum': Why Andy Serkis Is Directing the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie, Not Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson explains why he's not directing 'The Hunt for Gollum'. He highlights Serkis' unique understanding of Gollum's character.

International Business Times UK · May 15

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Peter Jackson reminisces about the being the man who shared Kate Winslet's first on-screen kiss

Peter Jackson took a moment to speak about launching Kate Winslet's movie career with his 1994 film Heavenly Creatures at a career retrospective at the Cannes Film Festival, where he received an honorary Palme d'Or for his life's work.

BANG Premier · May 13

Peter Jackson says he "didn't think much" of directing The Hunt for Gollum because Andy Serkis "knows the guy better than anyone"

Peter Jackson has explained why he won't be directing The Hunt for Gollum

Total Film · May 13

Ian McKellen jokes about his Gandalf return in Andy Serkis's The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: "Who would have thought there was more?"

Ian McKellen is soon returning to Middle-earth

Total Film · May 12

Doctors Suggest Cause Of Olivia Wilde’s Recent Transformation After She Was Compared To Gollum

“You can see she’s losing her hair. It’s from malnutrition,” one observer claimed.

Bored Panda · May 7

Olivia Wilde’s Met Gala Appearance Fuels Fan Concern After She Brushed Off Comparisons To Gollum

Olivia Wilde’s 2026 Met Gala appearance sparked round 2 of relentless speculation about her weight. “She looks sickly,” the internet said.

Bored Panda · May 6

Why Aragorn has been renamed in new Lord of the Rings film

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The Independent UK · May 6

Andy Serkis explains Aragorn’s name change in Lord of the Rings prequel after Viggo Mortensen recast

Jamie Dornan will be playing Aragorn, who has mysteriously been credited as ‘Strider’, in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

The Independent UK · May 6

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Cinemablend · May 5

A Lord Of The Rings Star Wants To Play Voldemort In The Harry Potter Show, And I Am Sold

I can see it.

The Mary Sue · May 5

Olivia Wilde’s viral ‘Gollum’ interview look had fans convinced she’d found the One Ring but the truth is weirder than Middle-earth

Olivia Wilde just set the record straight on that bizarre Gollum comparison that blew up online after her red carpet interview last month. Fans were convinced she was channeling the popular Lord of the Rings character, but the truth is even weirder – it was all thanks to a fish-eye…

The Independent UK · May 5

Olivia Wilde blames fish eye lens for Gollum look in viral interview

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The Independent UK · May 4

Olivia Wilde reacts to brutal comparisons to Gollum from Lord of the Rings after viral interview

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ director admitted the interview was not her ‘best-ever look’

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International Business Times UK · May 4

Olivia Wilde Responds to Being Compared to Gollum from 'LOTR': 'Listen, That is a Fisheye Lens'

Olivia Wilde humorously addressed viral comparisons to Gollum after a distorted red carpet clip sparked online commentary, highlighting the absurdity of celebrity culture's focus on appearance.

BANG Premier · May 4

Olivia Wilde's brother roasts her over brutal Gollum comparisons

Olivia Wilde has reacted to a viral interview clip which had people comparing her to Lord of the Rings character Gollum.

International Business Times UK · May 4

Olivia Rodrigo Has Ozempic Face? 10 Photos Showing How Much She Has Changed Plus Jake Paul Diss

Olivia Rodrigo is at the center of social media speculation linking her to Ozempic, fueled by appearance comparisons and viral posts on TikTok and Instagram, despite no evidence or official statements.

International Business Times UK · May 3

'I'm Not Dead': Olivia Wilde Reacts to Gollum Comparison, Remarks She's a 'Resurrected Corpse' Amid Dramatic Weight Loss

Olivia Wilde addresses viral comparisons to Gollum, attributing her appearance to camera optics. The discourse highlights Hollywood's beauty standards and celebrity body scrutiny.

Bored Panda · May 3

“Could Be Twins”: Olivia Wilde Reacts To ‘Gollum’ Comparisons After Her Red Carpet Look Goes Viral

Olivia Wilde dismissed viral Gollum comparisons as the result of a distorting "fisheye lens" and "startling" camera angles.

Total Film · May 1

Original Aragorn actor Viggo Mortensen approves of his Lord of the Rings recast in Hunt for Gollum

Jamie Dornan is taking over as Aragorn, but Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen approves

GamesRadar · Apr 28

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor was "nervous" to see its Metacritic score after appearing in notorious The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and witnessing "the occasional zero"

But Rich Keeble really didn't need to worry

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