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Elijah Wood

Appearances: 1Shows: 1Latest: Mar 17, 2026

Latest appearance: Mar 17, 2026 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert →

Elijah Wood is an actor and producer recognized for his work in film and television. He is widely known for playing Frodo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

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The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (1)
Apr 3, 2026RerunOriginally aired Mar 17, 2026
Elijah Wood promotes Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, describes its horror-comedy thrills and recalls crashing a Lord of the Rings-themed wedding. He also addresses Frodo rumors, shares details from the hobbits’ “Shire Folk” text chain and admits he only recently began reading Tolkien’s books.
"It's Not Scary, It's Like A Ride" - Elijah Wood On "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come"
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"It's Not Scary, It's Like A Ride" - Elijah Wood On "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come"
Elijah Wood promotes Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, calling the horror-comedy an action-filled ride rather than a frightening movie. He also recalls crashing a Lord of the Rings-themed wedding in Hobbiton and explains that although he loved horror as a child, he is not ready to show Halloween to his six-year-old son.
Elijah Wood On Those Frodo Rumors And His Epic "Lord of the Rings" Text Chain
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Elijah Wood On Those Frodo Rumors And His Epic "Lord of the Rings" Text Chain
Elijah Wood promotes Ready or Not 2: Here I Come while declining to confirm whether Frodo will appear in The Hunt for Gollum. He describes the “Shire Folk” group chat he shares with his fellow hobbits, their competitive New York Times Mini scores and his embarrassment at only recently beginning to read The Lord of the Rings books.

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