Cate Blanchett - Galadriel
London, UK, February 2003
Why do you think Rings has
been so successful ?
I think if the stories were in the hands of a less unique and bizarre mind,
someone who was unprepared to go into the darkness, they wouldn't be as rich. It
is all about Peter Jackson.
Describe Peter Jackson in
three words.
An unqualified genius.
What is your fondest memory
of New Zealand ?
Making the films was fantastic, a grand, epic adventure on and off the screen.
One of those things that only happens once in a lifetime to an actress. In fact,
the shooting location has become a sort of pilgrimage site. At the time, Tolkien
fans would come to gather stones and objects and ask me to autograph them ! It
was also just so interesting to watch how they put it all together - this was
such a huge production with a lot of special effects and make-up, and incredible
costumes and everything.
What is your favourite piece
of the Lord Of The Rings memorabilia ?
I basically did it so I could have the ears. They were so sweet, because they
actually made little bronze castings of my ears. I loved all that stuff.
What was the toughest thing
you had to do ?
Because Elves are so tall, I had to wear these '70s glam platform boots that I
would clop around in when I was meant to be gliding. I had a lot of difficulty
gliding !