THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

The first "Lord of the Rings" film debuted in 2001.New Line Cinema; Mike Windle/Getty ImagesThe first installment of the beloved "Lord of the Rings" trilogy came out in 2001.Several stars like Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom reprised their roles in the "Hobbit" films.Sean Bean and Karl Urban have gone on to play iconic TV characters. Believe it or not, it's been over two decades since the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy wrapped in 2003.The film franc…