Boston will be overflowing with Hobbits at Fan Expo this weekend

Key Points:

• Dominic Monaghan, who played Merry Brandybuck in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, reveals that the Hobbit cast regularly plays Wordle and shares scores in their group chat, highlighting their close-knit friendship.
• The four Hobbits—Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Monaghan—will reunite at FAN EXPO Boston from August 7-9 for special events, including a 25th-anniversary celebration of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."
• Monaghan reflects on the unexpected success of the LOTR films, noting the unique and passionate fandom rooted in Tolkien’s classic literature, which differs from other sci-fi franchises like "Star Wars" and "Star Trek."
• He discusses upcoming LOTR projects, including "The Hunt for Gollum" directed by Andy Serkis and a new film, "Shadow of the Past," co-written by Stephen Colbert, though details and timelines remain uncertain.
• Monaghan also shares insights on his broader career, including his role as Merlin in TNT’s "The Librarians: The Next Chapter," his experiences working with Ian McKellen, and his childhood inspiration from "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones."