The Hobbit has its Bilbo – and some Dwarves!
It has been officially confirmed that British actor Martin Freeman will be playing Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit movies. In a statement Peter Jackson said; “Despite the various rumours and speculation surrounding this role, there has only ever been one Bilbo Baggins for us,” Jackson said in a statement.
Other roles that have been cast include; Richard Armitage who will play Thorin Oakenshield, head of the company of dwarves. Aidan Turner and Rob Kazinsky as Kili and Fili; Graham McTavish as Dwalin; John Callen as Oin; Stephen Hunter as Bombur; Mark Hadlow as Dori; and Peter Hambleton as Gloin.
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Can honestly say I’ve never heard of Martin Freeman, but he looks as though he’ll make a good Bilbo. 🙂
The beautiful Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield makes my day! 😀
Just to let you guys know, Martin Freeman was in Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the UK version of the Office, and, for you Brits and starting tonight in the US, he currently plays Watson in the new BBC Sherlock series. And a darn good Watson, too!
Having already memorized the Sherlock series, I can tell you that Martin will be the PERFECT Bilbo and I am VERY excited. 😀
I remember seeing this article some months ago and wondering how they were going to get Richard Armitage to look like a dwarf…but finally actually watched him act and he’ll be fine! 🙂