Peter Jackson isn't Retired and he isn't homeless

 https://variety.com/2025/film/news/peter-jackson-not-retired-movies-moa-bird-1236452386

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-03/-lord-of-the-rings-director-peter-jackson-invests-in-dodo-de-extinction-startup

https://www.faxesfromuncledale.com/beard-of-the-day-may-15th-peter-jackson/

https://www.timeout.com/film/the-hobbits-peter-jackson-normally-i-dont-wear-shoes-theyre-just-uncomfortable

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151695746566558&id=141884481557&set=a.10150238899061558

https://peter-jacksons-the-hobbit.fandom.com/wiki/Balin