Thorin’s NEVER-ENDING running scene – Behind the Scenes of The Hobbit’s Epic Shot

👕 Check out our Middle-Earth inspired merch During the filming of The Hobbit, Richard Armitage, who played Thorin, had an intense day of repeatedly running down a burning log for a specific scene. Despite being tired, Richard pushed through out of respect for Andy Serkis, who was directing him. Richard admired Andy’s dedication and the physical demands he endured during The Lord of the Rings, which motivated him to keep going. Richard’s respect for Andy’s transition from actor to director left him hopeful for Andy’s future projects, including a new Hunt for Gollum movie. Channel ran by BattlefrontUpdates/Elliot: Sammb: