I was an extra on LotR and one of my favourite souvenirs is a hand-written, hand-addressed letter that Viggo wrote to extras who'd been at Helm's Deep saying "It was a privilege serving with you".

@thegunslinger1363

27 күн бұрын

That's so nice and cool!

@LindaC616

27 күн бұрын

Cool!

@cybercat29

27 күн бұрын

Aww, that was so nice of him 😊💖

@ericthompson3982

27 күн бұрын

Wooooow, that's awesome.

@harshadk3240

27 күн бұрын

That's so nice

How genuinely touched, how proud, Stephen looks when Viggo tells him that he’s the most knowledgeable and engaged LOTR fan he’s met!

@Kreepyb5

27 күн бұрын

Yes, he looks like a boy being praised. Touching, really.💕

@debraholz6821

27 күн бұрын

He looks gobsmacked

@irischevez7050

27 күн бұрын

I thought he was going to get teary eyes

@MissLucyMoran

26 күн бұрын

Well, Stephen did win a LOTR trivia competition among contestants including Phillipa Boyens (I think), the most Tolkien knowledgeable of the movies' writers.

@birbluv9595

26 күн бұрын

@@MissLucyMoran i think i missed that! Thanks for letting us know about it!

Viggo is proof that awards don't make careers. His performances in movies like History of Violence, Eastern Promises, Captain Fantastic, The Road and Hidalgo are proof of his excellence in his craft.

@mteokay1246

26 күн бұрын

and dont forget he was the sexy smouldering Master Chief John Urgayle in GI Jane played by Demi Moore

@ericclaptonslowhand4726

26 күн бұрын

And don't forget Green Book

@MissLucyMoran

26 күн бұрын

Though his best performance was probably in The Indian Runner, directed by Sean Penn. Everyone should check it out.

@joshjones6072

26 күн бұрын

Ugh, The Road was so harsh, but definitely worth the watch, and Hildalgo is just awe inspiring.

@bold810

23 күн бұрын

I was just recommending "Hildago", one of the best Westerns I've seen, a grand sweeping story of the kind Old Hollywood used to make. 🎉

"like this one" *pulls Anduril out of his pocket"

it just always makes me happy seeing the entire cast of the Lord of the Rings still be so enthusiastic about their part in the story. never gets old :)

@MissLucyMoran

26 күн бұрын

But his best performance was probably in The Indian Runner, directed by Sean Penn. Everyone should check it out.

@csv_mycent

25 күн бұрын

@@MissLucyMoranThe Road was really good too

I can't believe he still not got his Oscar.

@douglaspate9314

27 күн бұрын

Me neither

@derrickstorm6976

27 күн бұрын

I can, tbh

@franciet99

27 күн бұрын

He deserves many Oscars!!!

@Baslium

27 күн бұрын

@@franciet99 He is marvelous in Captain fantastic and Green Book.

@franciet99

27 күн бұрын

@@Baslium Agree!!!

"You have my sword - and I want it back".

@collybeans586

25 күн бұрын

Colbert is the last guy who should have that sword. didnt he push vac ines for children?

@xooperz

13 күн бұрын

​@@collybeans586 yes, just a horrible, horrible man, wanting to save children from life-threathening diseases. Simply evil

Viggo Mortensen is mored passionate about, and dedicated to, the craft that is acting more than anyone I’ve ever seen in my lifetime. “Captain Fantastic” is one of the most impactful movies, and poignant performances, I’ve ever spent 2+ hours of my time viewing. The fact that he’s never been awarded an Oscar is shameful. Yet, in spite of all of this, he’s remained extraordinarily humble.

@jkap34

27 күн бұрын

I'm just glad he was Aragorn and not Nic Cage. Don't get me wrong, I like cage, but he isn't Aragorn to me.

@TheChiefEng

27 күн бұрын

Being extraordinarily humble is probably the Danish part of his upbringing.

@LindaC616

27 күн бұрын

​@TheChiefEng Lutherans 😅

@larsgutsein3910

27 күн бұрын

My name is Viggo, son of Morten. If by live or death I can save this movie, I will.

Viggo Mortensen always seems so calm, collected, and thoughtful. Those are good qualities to have.

Viggo was soooo great in Green Book. Guy has tremendous range

Seeing Stephen raise his hand so eagerly, like a kid in class with the answer immediately was so endearing. There is only one Lord of the Rings, and you're wrong if you say Sauron.

@david9243

25 күн бұрын

Lmao what? Sauron will always be the Lord of the Rings.

@lehcaraz1

23 күн бұрын

@@david9243 I think maybe a reference to Galdalf telling Sauroman that there is "one Lord of the Rings and he does not share power" as a vieled reference to God. I kind of wondered that during the movie myself since Tolkien wove many spiritual references in his books.

@david9243

23 күн бұрын

@@lehcaraz1 : Yeah but Sauron is a metaphor for Satan - who took residence and claimed lordship of the world. He cant do the things God can do but with the making of the Rings of power he can control and claim Gods creation (bending their will to his own). Tolkien expands on the God concept in order to reach even polytheists since Sauron are part of lower spirits to the one God (Eru) who founded and built the earth so he is disciple of the fabric of earth. In contrast to God of the bible the God in Lord of the Rings left the founding to His firstborn spirits to build

@pauldavisthefirst

22 күн бұрын

@@lehcaraz1 it isn't a reference to god, it's a reference to Sauron.

@meganofsherwood3665

3 күн бұрын

​@@david9243 I think the OP was implying that Stephen is the irl Lord if the Rings, because he is easily an LOTR grandmaster

Viggo Mortensen is a gem! Sometimes I feel sorry for the stars of major franchises like Lord of the Rings because they will always be remembered for that one role. But I am wrong. The cast is so talented that they all have gone on with great careers creating a diversity of characters.

@nancydecoste2215

27 күн бұрын

He had a great career before that ring movie.

I had the privilege of meeting Viggo Mortensen on the set of G.I. Jane. I was hired by Demi Moore as her personal Licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist. I had no idea who Viggo was. I asked a couple of make up artists, 'Who is that guy"? " He Never Smiles", they said; "You don't know who Viggo is "? So they called him over and told him what I said, and he did a quick smile 😊. He was practicing his character, which was why he looked so stern. Later he contacted me while in Beufort, SC, for a Massage. He was super kind, gave me a nice tip, and a Navy Seal Watch for my son. Having such a great opportunity to work with all involved in the filming was the best experience of my life. 💯💙😊💙🖐💙✌️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

@Amitabha108

27 күн бұрын

Great story! Thanks for sharing. I loved how he played his character in that film. It would not have been as complex and hard-hitting without Viggo's performance.

@katherineweber8955

27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this 🙏💙

@MaryBravado-wy8iq

27 күн бұрын

@@Amitabha108 Exactly! 💙

@MaryBravado-wy8iq

27 күн бұрын

@@katherineweber8955 💙✌️

I hope everyone goes to see his movie, b/c Viggo is a treasure, and he deserves our support for a film that's obviously dear to his heart.

A very nice man with super talent. His humanistic values are rare among Hollywood types.

@nancydecoste2215

27 күн бұрын

Because we Canadians adopted him years ago

2:47 "And he was Numenorean". One of us, one of us!!

The Dead Don't Hurt because the way is shut and the dead keep it.

Viggo is phenomenal! Frodo/Sam 2024!

@random22026

18 күн бұрын

RIGHT?! Deploy the T-shirts! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

Help the man out, watch the movie. I will.

Viggo deserved an Oscar years ago… by now he should have won many… it’s a crime that his talent has been overlooked for so long….

@nms7872

27 күн бұрын

Not overlooked. Just competitive every year he got nominated

@mrk2K10

26 күн бұрын

An Oscar does not mean that much. Most actors who got one have lobbied for it in the weeks before. And I don’t mean this actors are not good.

@Donavon551

23 күн бұрын

Most likely he's not a kiss up sellout to evil leaders that's why. Boy does he capture you onscreen though. Love his performances

@mrk2K10

22 күн бұрын

@@Donavon551 Please stop with the ‘evil leaders ‘ rethoric. There is enough hate in the world and not all leaders are self absorbed.

@debtorres7793

22 күн бұрын

@@Donavon551 I agree and I love him for that… I just wish that they would throw a little love in his direction… love his work…

Great actor, creative juggernaut, and incredible human!

He is an incredible human being on every level!

Can't wait to see it! I love Vigo. Truly my favorite character ever in Aragorn.

@birbluv9595

27 күн бұрын

Yes - i was so in love with his Aragorn. Still am, I guess.

Frodo and Sam bow to no one

My wife works in Watertown and occasionally has lunch at Shorty's diner. She's seen him numerous times, and they simply just wave at each other and go about their business. Her brother is a huge fan of the LOTR movies, and eats his heart out every time she sees Mr. Mortenson. If I met him, the first question I'd ask him wouldn't be a LOTR movie question. I'd ask how it was working with the great Gene Hackman in that _Crimson Tide_ movie. I'm sure he's sick to death of answering LOTR questions!

@Kreepyb5

27 күн бұрын

I love viggo 🥰✌️

@artbargra

27 күн бұрын

I would ask him about "Hidalgo". My dad and I love that film.

@MonkeyJedi99

27 күн бұрын

Maybe ask him if he still has horses? I know the LotR horses have passed away, and TJ from Hidalgo would be a VERY long-lived horse to still be alive today.

@Tadicuslegion78

27 күн бұрын

I'd ask him about Appaloosa

@Driven2Beers

27 күн бұрын

@@MonkeyJedi99 Dunno about the horses, but I know he's inherited a small house around Cape Vincent that one of his relatives previously owned. I go by it often when I'm on Route 12 from the Cape to Clayton. BTW, my tax collector is the sister of Albert and Joe Bouchard from Blue Oyster Cult. Such a nice lady!

I need one of those t-shirts!

@amandaverbeke42

27 күн бұрын

I'm looking for it now! I told my husband, "OMG! Look at the shirt Viggo's wearing! I need it!" So off I go searching! Good luck to you!

@random22026

18 күн бұрын

Same! 😉🤗

The Road - 2009 MUST see!

@LindaC616

27 күн бұрын

Thar was a rough one

Viggo is a real star!

He shouldn’t have an oscar right now. He should have had multiple oscars.

We love Viggo Mortensen

Stephen is a lord of the ring biggest fan he Knows😮

@carlalussini

26 күн бұрын

He's probably literally the most knowledgeable fan in the world; some years ago he did an insanely difficult trivia challenge against Peter Jackson and won.

I need a show that’s just a tour of all your stuff! I didn’t even realize it was back there.

Weird. I just finished rewatching LOTR tonight. Didn't know Viggo was going to be on here.

@redcomet0079

27 күн бұрын

I was watching The Two Towers on AMC on Sunday night

I can't believe Stephen didn't ask Viggo where he can get that shirt.

You bow to no one. ❤ 🥹

Viggo Viggo Viggo . . . " For the foreseeable future "

Wow I'm having such a fan moment right now! And the way Stephen says "Andúril" is too funny, who would've thought a lotr fan like him doesn't know how to pronounce the name of the sword correctly 😂

@liamglynch

4 күн бұрын

Can I ask, and I'm genuinely curious, because the stress on the 'ú' is correct, as far as I understand it - how do you pronounce Andúril?

@ShogunEorling

4 күн бұрын

@@liamglynch The "ú" is actually correctly pronounced, it's the "r" and the "il" that are not. The "r" should sound slightly heavier by pronouncing it with the tip of your tongue right behind your front teeth (hope I explained myself clearly). The "il" should sound "eel". And if we're to be strict about it Stephen made the "A" in "An" silent, almost like "Ndú--" which shouldn't be. Edit: Hugo Weaving pronounced both "Andúril" and "Narsil" very well.

@liamglynch

3 күн бұрын

@@ShogunEorling ahhh, I see what you mean. Yes, you’re right. Forgive me, I thought your implied point was simply about the stressing of the ú. Yes, the harder r and the il being more like eel are how I pronounce it and had read as correct. Thanks for clarifying. In the Jackson films, even in Weaving’s pronunciation, it still seems like the a, not the ú, are stressed. As a younger man and firstly a film fan, I got so used to that, and even Viggo stresses the first syllable.

One trivia question about LOTR did trip up Colbert.

@SmilingJack65

27 күн бұрын

You talking about the one where they asked him what page a specific scene was on lol?

@ruthbennett7563

27 күн бұрын

No. It was when he messed up about the Ent-moot location in the interview with the Pippin & Merry actors. It just shows he’s a man. He could’ve edited it away. However, I admire that it’s left there to show that even true love can be fallible. Intellect & facts alone are not proof positive of love❤ (edited for grammar & accuracy)

My childhood crush.... Still love you viggo ❤️

@nancydecoste2215

27 күн бұрын

my adult crush

Our brother. Our captain. Our king.

Seeing how good and fresh he looks i so much want him back as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum. And Ian as Gandalf as well, one last time :').

If you are a fan of Viggo please go and see this movie. It is beautifully shot and the lead actress is fantastic. Viggo spent much of his own money to finance the movie and not only wrote the script, he directed, produced, acted, and scored the music as well as played several of the instruments. It is a passion project that took him many years to make. The movie has great reviews by the critics, and Rotten Tomatoes high score. Very few people were in the theatre when I went and almost all appeared to be over sixty! It is so sad that people only go see blockbuster animated or superhero/Star Wars type movies anymore at the theatre. I was thrilled to see Oppenheimer do so well. Believe me that would not have turned out without Barbenheimer.

Viggo is such a pro. We're all still fangirling and he's furthering his career. Thanks for doing this, Viggo!

The Dead Don’t Hurt is a beautiful intriguing movie and I absolutely Loved it! With the amazing cinematography it would be a Huge plus to see in the Theater!

Great actor ❤ My favorite was Hildalgo 🐎🤠

It's called an easter egg.

Viggo breaking out some of his own LotR knowledge with that Númenórean line

Viggo's movie "Hildago" was one of the best Westerns I ever saw. Highly recommend. 🎉

While praising him for being a super fan, I think it felt like a “you bow to no one” moment for Steven

Andúril also appears in the series Conquistadores en Amazon Prime Video, covered by Hernan Cortez

That sword is awesome. Thank you for sharing.

I want to be an elf extra so badly in the Hunt for Golum. The fact that more original cast is joining makes me unreasonably gleeful

@DanielThureskog

27 күн бұрын

A casting announcement for it will definitely hit all major news outlets, hopefully next year. Just like when the casting department searched for people, who could play a hobbit for the Hobbit trilogy over ten years ago.

@amandaverbeke42

27 күн бұрын

Oh my god, that would be so awesome!

My Viggo crush will never ever end.

"... at least one...." ...Million?

I’ve always loved Viggo Mortensen personality he’s very humble but absolutely loves what he does. Can’t wait to see his movie!

Stephen Colbert has an actual character in the Lord of The Rings MMO... Mad Colbert... not far from Fornost.

Wow time flies just to think in 2 years the first lord of the rings 25 years anniversary

The true king has returned, we owe him allegiance.

AwWww… I love that Lord of the Rings is always a part of him. He will always be Aragorn in my eyes. Love the shirt and this beautiful man❤

Even without this sword clip, I’ll still watch it. It’s Vigo!

I love Viggo❤❤❤

Viggo Mortensen is a glaring reminder that life is not fair.

My favorite actor ever.

he even corrected Viggo on what actually was our current age according to Tolkien. Now I see he is a real fan of Tolkien

In Tolkien's writing we are at least in the 6th or 7th age.

With all due respect Stephen, there are Tolkien nerds who have studied the Elvish languages and can share more details than even you can. I know because I have been to a Mythcon 3 times. I have watched Oxenmoot lectures on KZread. Even so, I am so glad you appreciate LOTR as much as I do!!

The epitome of a Renaissance man. Multi talented, multi lingual, adventurous (apparently from birth 😄), funny, generous, humble... and still one of the sexiest men out there.... or sexy because of those qualities.... best of luck to him in his future endeavors 🙏

0:21 THAT SHIRT, tho;! 😘😘

This man really loves LOTR and was his life achievement you can see right here how he speaks of LOTR and how his eyes light up

He must be around 110 years old by now. Amazin

Will you watch "The Dead Don't Hurt" ?

no mention of the Hunt for Gollum?

Wait. Stephen didnt ask him about the new lotr movie?? how is that even possible?

love it!

0:47 is that the United Cutlery version?

I Hope, I will see him again , like The King of The King Aragorn. LOTR❤❤❤

Whole LotR love ❤ always&forever

damn, can't get this shirt where I live it seems.. :(

He’s still so damn handsome 😍😍

I'm not knocking it but this movie seems like someone was watching the TV show Salem and was like, "what if I made a movie about the love story between the 2 main characters backstory from this show"

Great now i have to watch the whole trilogy again... see you in around 9 hours

@tsohgallik

19 күн бұрын

This weekend Saturday AMC theaters have the movies shown . Saturday Sunday Monday

@RonsoLp

19 күн бұрын

@Strwbryy111 Im sadly not in the US , i have to wait till september

the movie wasn't aired in my country or a few Asian countries as well. sad and unfortunate. didn't know Viggo directed a new movie and would have supported!

The thing about the sword people will now wanna rewatch the lord of the rings. The hobbit en rings of power so yeah keep adding these well known items so people will wanna watch the movies they are from. Im so gonna watch lotr ring this week.😊

You gave away Anduril? What kind of a king are you damn it???

@oliverhardy9464

20 күн бұрын

He probably gave it someone that valued it more than himself. Maybe he was also a bit sick of carrying it always around with him

Viggo is still the coolest, in a quiet, dignified way.

How not to love this man. My king.

9.35 million subs and 291k views:)

I've always wanted to read a series that's basically LotR in space. Like, maybe it's 10k years later, and they've evolved to be a spacefaring society, and it turns out that the Undying Lands were actually just another planet, and the elves were able to create a portal to it from Middle Earth.

The man knew what the people wanted and always delivers

Just found out I'm pregnant. If I have a son I'm calling him Viggo, not after Viggo Mortensen, just because the name is so frigging cool, like Viggo Mortensen.

@LindaC616

27 күн бұрын

But I always think of Ghostbusters, too 😅

@Amitabha108

27 күн бұрын

Or Viggo Montoya. "...you killed my father. Prepare to die."

@dpej5167

27 күн бұрын

​@@Amitabha108Inigo Montoya

@Amitabha108

27 күн бұрын

@dpej5167 oh, gosh! You are 100% right.

@LindaC616

27 күн бұрын

@@Amitabha108 Ínviggo Montoya

I 💙Viggo!

I need that shirt!

he gave you his sword? wow

Hard to believe he's the same age Sir Ian mckellan was when he did Gandalf

My favourite actor of all time.

No one else could have played Aragorn what a legend

I want Viggo's t-shirt.

Well that was smooth.

Lord Aragorn!!!!

Well now I gotta watch the movie