Bloopers & Behind The Scenes on Instagram: "Behind the scenes of The Hobbit films, the cast often struggled to keep a straight face during takes, especially during the scenes that relied heavily on forced perspective. Because many shots required actors to stand on raised platforms or crouch at odd angles to appear drastically different in size, simple moments like passing props or making eye contact became unexpectedly chaotic. One of the most famous mishaps happened when Ian McKellen (Gandalf)

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