
Royd Tolkien
Royd Tolkien is a filmmaker and author, known for his deeply personal documentary 'There’s a Hole in My Bucket,' which chronicles his journey to fulfill the bucket list of his late brother, Mike Tolkien, while raising awareness of motor neurone disease. As the great-grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien, he has a unique connection to the world of Middle-Earth, which has significantly influenced his life and work.
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Royd Tolkien ticks off late brother’s Middle-Earth bucket list in long-awaited documentary.
Royd Tolkien ticks off late brother’s Middle-Earth bucket list in long-awaited documentaryThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-06-22










