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'The Lord of the Rings' Screenwriter Explains Gandalf's "You Shall Not Pass!" Change From Tolkien's Books

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LOTR screenwriter dishes on iconic Gandalf scene's deviation from Tolkien's original vision
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  • Boyens reveals Gandalf's legendary
  • line was an intentional deviation from Tolkien's novels, adding more dramatic flair and tension
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Philippa Boyens, The Lord of the Rings, The Lord of the Rings
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