20 fascinating facts about Lord of The Rings movies you probably didn't know

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6) The Cast got matching tattoos

The nine actors of the Fellowship and director Peter Jackson got matching tattoos of the Elvish word for "nine." It was a way to mark their bond after spending years together on such an intense project. The tattoo symbolizes their connection and the unity of their characters. Each actor embraced this as a lasting reminder of their time in Middle-earth. While the tattoos did not affect the story itself, they underscored the real-life camaraderie that translated into the on-screen chemistry seen in the trilogy.