“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.” – Gandalf
Empire Magazine has released exclusive covers for its January issue, featuring the cast of The Lord of the Rings to mark the 25th anniversary. The covers feature Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd and Sir Ian McKellen! The other cover features an illustration by Chris Christodoulou.
This month’s issue of Empire goes there and back again with Peter Jackson and his cast. Inside, we reunite the four Hobbits – Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd – with Gandalf himself, Sir Ian McKellen, for a brand new interview and photo shoot. Plus, Jackson and co-writer Philippa Boyens look back on the monumental feat of getting the films made against all odds; Viggo Mortensen and Sean Bean team up to talk Orcs, arrows, death scenes; Orlando Bloom and John Rhys-Davies discuss Dwarf beards and fantasy weapons; Cate Blanchett and Liv Tyler reflect on Elf language, horse-riding and deleted scenes; and Andy Serkis writes exclusively for Empire on his continuing journey into Middle-earth. Yes – there may be some early tidbits on The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum in there too. It’s a star-packed celebration of a legendary trilogy like no other.
Get your copy on newsstands January 15
