Florence Pugh’s Hilarious Take on Orcs Will Leave You in Stitches!

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Despite her intense workload over the last few years, Florence Pugh’s 2025 movie schedule appears rather laid-back compared to others. This is, if you consider starring in only one film for the year, Marvel’s Thunderbolts, a somewhat tranquil and low-stress project. Granted, it can be quite intense – fitting for a story that Florence herself described as thrilling in an interview with Stephen Colbert, reminiscent of the suspense found in films like The Lord of the Rings.

To celebrate Florence Pugh’s birthday, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert posted a video on Instagram where she chatted with the comedian about spine-tingling scenes from horror movies. Interestingly, it was a reminisce of Peter Jackson’s initial trilogy of Tolkien adaptations that caused Colbert to burst into laughter during their conversation: this particular memory, not her intense performance in Midsommar.

The first film that ever made me wish I hadn’t gone to bed alone was The Lord of the Rings, as I found myself thinking, “Gosh, those orcs really need a good skincare routine.” It struck me then, “Sweetheart, you might develop wrinkles like that.

It’s tough to decide which is more amusing: the character from a renowned horror film fretting over the skincare routine of Orcs, or Stephen Colbert confessing that the movie ‘Midsommar’ was too scary for him. To be completely impartial, those terrifying minions of Saruman, played by Sir Christopher Lee, certainly are formidable – disregarding any jokes about their skincare. For anyone unfamiliar with Orcs, or needing a refresher on what we’re up against, here’s a look:

It seems that these characters might have contributed to why Peter Jackson prefers his adaptation of LOTR. Although I personally hold a different opinion on his choice, the varying depictions of Orc faces, from comically terrifying to genuinely disturbing, align with some aspects of Jackson’s earlier filmmaking career.

It’s likely that Mr. Jackson would be pleased to learn that his knack for creating horror films like “Dead Alive” and “The Frighteners” remains evident in Middle-earth. Although we’ve discussed Florence Pugh’s experience in “The Lord of the Rings” extensively, you must watch her laughing with Stephen Colbert to truly appreciate it. Here’s a clip for your amusement:

People often hide their fears, and the reasons behind them can sometimes seem absurdly funny. When someone shares a story about their fears, it creates a genuine human connection that we can all relate to. For ardent fans like Stephen Colbert, these stories could even bring on a hearty laugh. Maybe this is something we should all remember when confronting our own haunting fears – understanding how ludicrous they can appear at times might help us find humor in them, making our fears seem less daunting.

Regardless of whether you’re a fan of Florence Pugh or deeply invested in the Middle-earth Saga, having a Max subscription serves as an essential source of entertainment for you. This is because all six films from Peter Jackson’s live-action series are accessible through this platform. Moreover, you can also catch Florence Pugh in ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Midsommar’. If you’re looking to shed some tears before Valentine’s Day, the film ‘We Live In Time’ will be available on Max from February 7th onwards.

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2025-01-16 23:37