The Hobbit

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Martin Freeman as Bilbo sounds perfect.

(From Bromptonboy)

That was what I was talking about.

King

[Meds]

Orlando Blooms back and getting 2 million for literally 10 mins screen time. That was in the papers today. Hmmmm?

[KingIsaacLinksr]

Orlando Blooms back and getting 2 million for literally 10 mins screen time. That was in the papers today. Hmmmm?

Hah!  I wish I could do that. 

King

[Feathers]

Yes that's what I am asking you..  Ian Holms played Bilbo in the LOTR movies.. but The Hobbit he is 50+ years younger.. no way they could have to say actor play him.

It was in a piece from The Hollywood Reporter that you posted a few posts above, Kenny.

...news of Christopher Lee and Ian Holm signing on to reprise their parts as Saruman and an older Bilbo Baggins, respectively...

[Jobydrone]

I adored Martin Freeman in the original Office, but can't remember seeing him in anything else other than a bit part in Love Actually.  I'm glad he's got this huge opportunity though, he deserves it, especially after having his entire performance basically stolen by John Krasinski (sp?) for the american version of the Office.

edit: holy cow, I did a wiki search on him and I've seen SO MUCH of his work...Hitchiker's Guide, Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead...I'm not sure why I didn't remember him in those

[Bromptonboy]

He was in the movie Hitchhikers Guide.

[Meds]

I adored Martin Freeman in the original Office, but can't remember seeing him in anything else other than a bit part in Love Actually.  I'm glad he's got this huge opportunity though, he deserves it, especially after having his entire performance basically stolen by John Krasinski (sp?) for the american version of the Office.

edit: holy cow, I did a wiki search on him and I've seen SO MUCH of his work...Hitchiker's Guide, Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead...I'm not sure why I didn't remember him in those

Have you not seenhim in Sherlock either?

[Bromptonboy]

Christopher Lee's official web site says that as long as he remains in good health the actor will be back in Middle Earth to resume his role as Saruman.
"Sir. Christopher Lee had been in talks to reprise his role as the wizard Saruman and it now looks certain, providing that he is in good health, that he will be appearing in the movie."
It doesn't mention whether he will travel to New Zealand to work on the set or whether his scenes will be done in London in front of blue screens and then digitally imposed into the movie. Sir Christopher has said on several occasions that he feels at his age the travel to New Zealand to be on The Hobbit set would be too much for him.
He was many people's favourite for the voice of Smaug but if he's back as Saruman that now seems unlikely.
Sir Christopher Lee is considered a Tolkien scholar and was the only person involved in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy that actually new the author. He read the Lord of the Rings trilogy at least once a year for several decades.
He was said to have been upset with Peter Jackson about the deletion of his death scene in the theatrical version of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The scene was put back into the Extended Edition which is seen as the definitive version.
To date the actor has appeared in 266 films since 1948 making him the Guinness book world record holder for most film acting roles ever and became a knight in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2009.

[Meds]

Would be great to see him back in the role but his health must come first.

[Jobydrone]

Have you not seenhim in Sherlock either?

Is that the BBC series?  I've heard that's really good, but no I havent seen it.  I'll have to check out how to get it here in the states.

[Bromptonboy]

Have you not seenhim in Sherlock either?

Is that the BBC series?  I've heard that's really good, but no I havent seen it.  I'll have to check out how to get it here in the states.

PBS was showing this under 'Masterpiece Theater'.  I think they only showed 3 episodes.

[Feathers]

Have you not seenhim in Sherlock either?

Is that the BBC series?  I've heard that's really good, but no I havent seen it.  I'll have to check out how to get it here in the states.

PBS was showing this under 'Masterpiece Theater'.  I think they only showed 3 episodes.

There are only three episodes :)

[Geekyfanboy]

Elijah Wood Talks His "Hobbit" Cameo
By Garth Franklin Friday January 21st 2011 12:18PM

Attending the Sundance Film Festival, Elijah Wood spoke with MTV News about reprising his role of Frodo for a cameo in "The Hobbit" and his excitement for it.

"It's a gift to be able to go back to New Zealand. I mean, it's largely the same crew and the same creative team. It's seven years since we finished on the last film, and it's an opportunity to go back and have a reunion with everyone" says Wood.

Of his involvement in the film, Wood says "You know, it's a very small piece, and I think that's the most appropriate. Obviously Frodo's not alive within the context of the 'Hobbit' piece."

So how exactly will he be incorporated into the narrative? Wood ducks the question but assures fans it's honorable - "It's an idea that Peter and Fran [Walsh] and Philippa [Boyens] -- the writers -- came up with. The way that it'll fit in will not at all infringe upon the integrity of 'The Hobbit.' So I think it's -- it'll fit. And it'll be appropriate. And I'm excited. It'll be great."

[KingIsaacLinksr]

I'm more than confident that Hobbit will rock, just bring us this film and QUIT SUING PETER JACKSON.

Thank you. 

#PSA ;)

King

[Bromptonboy]

You know what would be nice - if Bilbo & Frodo are shown recollecting while on-board the ship leaving the Grey Havens for the Undying Lands.