The Hobbit (The Movie) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

06-09-2006, 09:39 PM

it would be great if they made the hobbit they could even have ian mckellen as gandalf because gandalf was still old then

07-03-2006, 10:59 PM

i think that as hard as it would be to see a new actor play a character, i dont think i would like ian holm as the young bilbo.

SarumanCymraeg · 07-04-2006, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vanaboyer

i think that as hard as it would be to see a new actor play a character, i dont think i would like ian holm as the young bilbo.

Although Bilbo wasn't exactly young in 'The Hobbit', either, if I remember correctly he was at least 50.

Brinniel · 07-04-2006, 10:53 AM

Still, Ian Holm is nearly seventy-five. If a Hobbit movie were made, most likely Holm wouldn't be in it because he is too old in terms of physical work and stunts.

narfforc · 07-05-2006, 02:17 AM

I am afraid I agree with Brinniel, Ian Holm is old now and the days are passing without any sign of the film being made, there may be the day when the question of him being in the film passes, and another actor would have to play Bilbo anyway. The remaking of films like the latest Superman, shows that other actors can do the job, yet who will ever forget Christopher Reeve. I think that if Ian Holm is too old to play Bilbo, then they could find a cameo role for him maybe as his Grandsire The Old Took.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 07-15-2006, 03:12 PM

I have no way of knowing if this is real or wishful thinking since I've been unable to verify it, but still it looks interesting.

The Hobbit 2006 Trailer?

But I have run across news that Ian Holm is battle cancer at the moment.

EDIT: Sorry to have been incorrect about something so serious. Ian Holm had been undergoing cancer treatment a few years back. I don't know if he still is, though.

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-16-2006, 04:12 AM

Hilde, I saw that trailer, or something very similar, a year or so back. It has been put together with brief clips from the LotR, with some clips from other films (Reign of Fire, perhaps) added in.

As far as I know, The Hobbit film is no nearer production than at any time in recent years. Jackson's current project, I believe, is a film adaptation of Alice Sebold novel Lovely Bones.

Sadly, if The Hobbit film does ever get made, I very much doubt that Ian Holm will play the lead role. Bilbo was, in human terms, about 30 when he set off on his Quest. While Holm was made up to look younger for those scenes in FotR, it would not work for an entire film.

06-09-2006, 09:39 PM	#1
DarkLordSauron Guest Posts: n/a	the hobbit it would be great if they made the hobbit they could even have ian mckellen as gandalf because gandalf was still old then

07-04-2006, 10:53 AM	#4
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Still, Ian Holm is nearly seventy-five. If a Hobbit movie were made, most likely Holm wouldn't be in it because he is too old in terms of physical work and stunts. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

07-05-2006, 02:17 AM	#5
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	I am afraid I agree with Brinniel, Ian Holm is old now and the days are passing without any sign of the film being made, there may be the day when the question of him being in the film passes, and another actor would have to play Bilbo anyway. The remaking of films like the latest Superman, shows that other actors can do the job, yet who will ever forget Christopher Reeve. I think that if Ian Holm is too old to play Bilbo, then they could find a cameo role for him maybe as his Grandsire The Old Took. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

07-15-2006, 03:12 PM	#6
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	I have no way of knowing if this is real or wishful thinking since I've been unable to verify it, but still it looks interesting. The Hobbit 2006 Trailer? But I have run across news that Ian Holm is battle cancer at the moment. EDIT: Sorry to have been incorrect about something so serious. Ian Holm had been undergoing cancer treatment a few years back. I don't know if he still is, though. Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 07-15-2006 at 03:25 PM.

07-16-2006, 04:12 AM	#7
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Hilde, I saw that trailer, or something very similar, a year or so back. It has been put together with brief clips from the LotR, with some clips from other films (Reign of Fire, perhaps) added in. As far as I know, The Hobbit film is no nearer production than at any time in recent years. Jackson's current project, I believe, is a film adaptation of Alice Sebold novel Lovely Bones. Sadly, if The Hobbit film does ever get made, I very much doubt that Ian Holm will play the lead role. Bilbo was, in human terms, about 30 when he set off on his Quest. While Holm was made up to look younger for those scenes in FotR, it would not work for an entire film. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

07-03-2006, 10:59 PM	#2
vanaboyer Guest Posts: n/a	i think that as hard as it would be to see a new actor play a character, i dont think i would like ian holm as the young bilbo.