Jacinda Ardern Auditioned to Play a Hobbit, Was Told She Was Too Tall

Auditioning for a Hobbit Role

• 🎭 Jacinda Ardern revealed she auditioned to be an extra as a Hobbit in Peter Jackson's films.
• 📍 She grew up near Hobbiton, the filming location, and was inspired to try out for a role.

Reasons for Not Being Cast

• 📏 Ardern was told she was too tall for the Hobbit role, despite a ruler being used at the audition.
• 🐎 She recalls being asked if she could ride a horse bareback and joust.
• 🏇 While she could ride a horse, she admitted to falling short on the jousting requirement.

Humorous Reflection

• 😂 Ardern humorously suggested it would have been fun to have one tall Hobbit in the background.
• 🎬 She noted that half of New Zealand auditioned, but only a fraction starred in the films.