Mark Atkin as Thorin Oakenshield

Actor, stuntman, and creature performer Mark Atkin helped bring Thorin Oakenshield to life in the Hobbit Film Trilogy. We discuss what it means to be a scale double, how he got the part, and what it was like being on such a huge movie set. Also, Mark was a creature performer in the horror movie Krampus, and he shares stories from his time being a dark elf.

Mark Atkin Website and IMDb Page

I hope you enjoyed the podcast interview with Mark. Here are some links and pictures so you can learn more about him and his work.

markatkin.com – Official Website

Mark Atkin – IMDb Page

@Mark_Atkin – Twitter