The Sword of Thorin was stolen, but The Hobbit star Richard Armitage only noticed it when Peter Jackson pointed it out to him. MeinMMO tells you what’s behind it.
Who and what is it about? Richard Armitage, known for his role as Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit trilogy, recently revealed a surprising story. His iconic sword Orcrist, which he received as a gift at the end of filming, was stolen. But he only made this discovery when director Peter Jackson saw the sword for sale online and pointed it out to Armitage.
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In an interview with Total Film, Armitage recounted the experience. When asked about his most memorable souvenir from the set, he said: “Orcrist, the sword from The Hobbit. I never expected to get the original sword as a gift from the shoot.”
The sword, a magnificent elven bladed sword that came from Gondolin in the story and was owned by Thorin, has great significance both in the film world and arguably for Armitage personally. Orcrist is also known as Orc Cleaver and Biter.
Did he get the sword back? The shock came when Peter Jackson pulled him aside one day and jokingly asked if he had money problems. Are you short on cash? Armitage was confused until Jackson explained that Orcrist was for sale online. Armitage actually kept the sword safe. But it was stolen and put up for sale. He had to call in the police to get the sword back. Luckily he got it back.
What is the actor doing now? Many years have passed since the end of the “Hobbit” trilogy. The tale of Armitage’s stolen sword is not only a curious anecdote, but also a sign of the enduring fascination and emotional value that these films and their props have for some actors.
Richard Armitage’s next big role is in The Boy in the Woods, a historical drama about a boy fighting for survival in the forests of Poland during World War II. Did you know? One of the most epic images in the Lord of the Rings movie wasn’t makeup, it was real