Bruce Hopkins: Lord of the Rings actor on the series' continued popularity after 25 years
Mar 27, 2026
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It has been 25 years since the release of the first Lord of the Rings film, The Fellowship of the Ring.
Actor Bruce Hopkins, who played Gamling in the series, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat about the ongoing popularity and tourism pull in New Zealand.
Hopkins said the support for the franchise is 'astounding'.
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive