Overview
- The surprise took place on October 27 at the Matamata set as newlyweds Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride were signing their paperwork.
- Hobbiton’s TikTok of the encounter surpassed 16.7 million views within a day, capturing guests’ audible shock as Wood appeared.
- Wedding photographer Cath Ullyett approached Wood and encouraged him to step in for photos with the couple before he exited.
- Wood arrived casually with a small camera crew, congratulated the pair, noted the hobbit-themed attire, and posed for selfies.
- After initial viewer confusion over his identity, Hobbiton shared photos that confirmed the visitor was Elijah Wood.