Actress Anya Taylor-Joy says she has not yet read J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” books, despite preparing to star in Apple TV’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Speaking at a Monday night premiere, Taylor-Joy tells Variety that she is “about to” start reading the novels. She previously described herself as a strict “Harry Potter” fan when she was younger, noting that as a child she thought fantasy enjoyment came mainly from those two worlds. Following her casting, she says she is excited to immerse herself in Tolkien’s universe and bring her character to life. Times of India similarly reports that Taylor-Joy plans to read the books as part of her preparation for the role. Across the reports, Taylor-Joy’s comments focus on her fandom history, her upcoming entry into Tolkien’s source material, and her enthusiasm for the character work connected to the series.
Anya Taylor-Joy Says She Hasn’t Read Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Books Yet
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy says she has not yet read J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” books, despite preparing to star in Apple TV’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Speaking at a Mo...
- Anya Taylor-Joy is cast in Apple TV’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.”
- Taylor-Joy says she has not read Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” books yet.
- She says she is planning to start reading the books soon.
- She previously identified as a dedicated “Harry Potter” fan as a child.
- Her remarks link her preparation for the role to getting familiar with Tolkien’s world.
Anya Taylor-Joy is set to dive into the world of JRR Tolkien after her recent casting in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Initially, she thought enjoyment of fantasy was limited to either Harry Potter or The Lord of the Rings. Excited about her role as a powerful elf, Taylor-Joy looks forward to bringing her character to life.
1 hour agoAnya Taylor-Joy was a strict “Harry Potter” fan as a child, but now, having been cast in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” she’s ready to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. “I’m about to read the books now, actually,” Taylor-Joy told Variety’s Marc Malkin at the Monday night premiere of […]
9 hours agoAnya Taylor-Joy was a strict “Harry Potter” fan as a child, but now, having been cast in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” she’s ready to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. “I’m about to read the books now, actually,” Taylor-Joy told Variety at the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s […]
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