Why Does Legolas Look Weird in the Hobbit?
Due to technical mishaps involving Bloom's contact lenses, in the films Legolas' eye colour sometimes changes between brown, purple, and blue. (In the director's commentary of the Extended Edition, Peter Jackson admitted that they forgot to put Bloom's contacts in several times.)

Why does Legolas face look weird in The Hobbit?

12 He Turns Into Weird CGI Sometimes

In both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Legolas' usual, perfect appearance falls flat when his CGI gets wonky.

Why are Legolas eyes different in The Hobbit?

When Orlando reappeared in the final two Hobbit movies, he didn't have to wear any contacts. Instead, his eye-color was changed in post. However, this led to his eyes appearing unnaturally blue, distracting, and kind of creepy.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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