Why These Characters Were Left Out Of The Lord Of The Rings Movies

The Lord of the Rings' heroes are beloved around the world. But while you know Gandalf, Legolas, and Aragorn, you might not know about book-only characters like Tom Bombadil or Bill Ferny. We're here to explain why they, and so many other characters from the books, didn't make it to the films.
The Lord of the Rings' heroes are beloved around the world. But while you know Gandalf, Legolas, and Aragorn, you might not know about book-only characters like Tom Bombadil or Bill Ferny. We're here to explain why they, and so many other characters from the books, didn't make it to the films.

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