“Every time you do something, people are going to like it, people are going to hate it. You tend to make the movies on the basis you are making them for the people who are going to like them and not worrying too much about people who don't like them.”

New Zealand filmmaker and producer, born in 1967. He is best known for directing the groundbreaking *Lord of the Rings* trilogy, which redefined modern fantasy cinema with its immersive storytelling and technical innovation. His work spans blockbuster films, documentaries, and television, consistently blending spectacle with emotional depth.