The movie with Ben Affleck helped Liv Tyler fulfill a dream after “worst days on The Lord of the Rings”

Fans of The Lord of the Rings will recognize Liv Tyler as Arwen. For numerous actors, being part of Peter Jackson’s legendary trilogy, which brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s works to life, was a lifelong dream. Nonetheless, Tyler acknowledged that acting in such productions wasn’t always easy, with certain days on set proving particularly difficult.

During an interview with IGN, Liv Tyler shared that during her most challenging days on the set of “The Lord of the Rings,” she longed for a change. Specifically, she yearned for a tranquil experience that was a stark contrast to the tumultuous events in “LOTR.

On particularly challenging days within “The Lord of the Rings,” when I felt so restless – my gown billowing excessively and my ears persistently itching – I’d often find myself longing for a scene, a simple conversation with another actor, set in a cozy diner instead.

To Liv Tyler’s astonishment, her long-held aspiration swiftly materialized as she found herself starring alongside Ben Affleck in a movie. Remarkably, this transition took place shortly after she wrapped up work on the LOTR, with Liv Tyler appearing in the 2004 romantic comedy, Jersey Girl. Incredibly, what made this situation all the more peculiar was that her dream sequence in a diner happened on her initial day on set.

On my initial day aboard the Jersey Girl, I found myself in a diner, conversing with Ben Affleck. The situation struck me as quite surreal since it was exactly the laid-back ambiance I had longed for.

Remarkably, it often happens that dreams materialize ahead of schedule, and this is just what transpired for Liv Tyler. As she had hoped, an opportunity arose enabling her to take on a more subdued role, providing a respite from the intense filming of LOTR, thereby allowing her to unwind on set after her grueling experiences.

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2025-01-30 22:01