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Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings Saved Gandalf From Being a ‘Nuisance’ by Deviating From the Original Books

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Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings films didn’t just bring Middle-earth to life, but they saved Gandalf from being… well, kind of a buzzkill. In Tolkien’s books, the wizard often felt too perfect, too mysterious, and not exactly the most relatable guy. But the films gave him more emotion, hesitation, and vulnerability, especially in scenes like the dread-filled approach to Moria.  By dialing back the omnipotence and adding a human edge, Jacks…
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FandomWire broke the news in on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
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