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Christopher Lee was never one to shy away from sharing his thoughts, and when it came to The Lord of the Rings, he had a lot to say. The late actor, known for his iconic role as Saruman, had some serious mixed feelings about Peter Jackson’s decisions during filming. While he appreciated the chance to work alongside Ian McKellen, there was a part of him that wasn’t thrilled with how things unfolded.

Christopher Lee as Saruman the White in Lord of the Rings | Credits: New Line Cinema

Lee felt the pressure of the creative choices and the weight of expectations on his shoulders. But he stayed professional, bringing his own magic to the screen while navigating the drama behind the scenes.

Christopher Lee: A Legacy in Shadows and Saruman’s Struggles Ian McKellen as Gandalf | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Though Christopher Lee passed away in 2015, his mark on cinema is eternal.

Sideshow Brings Frankenstein'S Monster To Life: "First brought to life by the words of Mary Shelley, the creation known as Frankenstein’s Monster has taken on many forms throughout popular culture. Inspired by the iconic literary character and his visual legacy across the centuries, the Frankenstein’s Monster Statue by Sideshow honors the creature’s horror roots and tragic nature with a new, original design.

This stunningly detailed, fully sculpted piece shows the hulking figure cloaked in the pelt of a black bear and clad in patchwork pants. Two large electrodes emerge from his back and silver staples hold his reanimated flesh together. He is painted with a cadaverous mixture of yellows and reds, emphasizing how Frankenstein’s creation straddles the line between life and death.

Lurching through a melancholy cemetery scene, Frankenstein’s Monster crosses a snow-dusted grave where a lantern, shovel, and broken skull rest. The headstone...