: Director Peter Jackson makes a cameo as a dwarf running past the camera during the opening attack on Erebor.

: Since the dwarves were too small for full-sized horses, the production "disguised" regular horses with shaggy hair and long manes to make them look like small ponies. Unexpected Cameos and Roles

: Because Ian McKellen (Gandalf) is much taller than the actors playing dwarves, he often had to film his scenes alone against a green screen while the others were on a different set. This made him so frustrated and lonely that he famously broke down on set; to cheer him up, the crew secretly decorated his tent with props and flowers.

El hobbit: Un viaje inesperado (2012) is much more than just a prequel to The Lord of the Rings ; its production was an epic saga in its own right, filled with technical challenges and heartwarming cast moments. Behind the Scenes & Production Secrets