19 iconic Movie/TV Show scenes that are completely improvised

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Image Source: New Line Cinema
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

7. Viggo Mortensen’s Toe Kick – The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Image Source: New Line Cinema
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) | Image Source: New Line Cinema

When Aragorn finds the burned remains of hobbits, Viggo Mortensen kicks a helmet and lets out a visceral scream. What viewers didn't know was that the scream was authentic—Mortensen had fractured two toes in the take. Director Peter Jackson later revealed that the actor's commitment to not leaving character and staying in his role, despite the pain, elevated the scene's emotional weight. Mortensen's injury made the moment become an unforgettable part of Middle-earth lore, which showed his commitment to the role.

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