During the filming of the Battle of Helm's Deep in The Lord of the Rings, most of the elves were portrayed by very young actors, including students and teenagers, due to their tall and thin appearance. These young actors lacked discipline and experience, making tasks like synchronized marching difficult. To address this, they underwent brief drills and boot camps led by former military personnel to ensure they were synchronized for the scenes!
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