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narfforc · 10-13-2009, 11:00 AM

I have just watched Sir Ian talk about The Hobbit Movie on The Paul O'Grady Show (13th October 2009 Channel 4, UK). He has just received the scripts for the film. He seems to think that Bilbo will be played by a high profile British actor, so it looks like things are on the move.

Tuor in Gondolin · 10-13-2009, 01:31 PM

And TheOneRing has this comment, included is an
interesting one about the cast.

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A few reports are coming in from Ringers who tuned into the UK’s Channel 4 Paul O’Grady Show. Sir Ian McKellen was a special guest today, and confirmed a few things: He has received ‘both’ scripts. Original LOTR cast members will be returning. He has signed the declaration that he will not talk to friends, family or even his agent about the script! He does not know who is cast as Bilbo, but believes he will be an English actor.

Oh, no! Could Leggy be back skateboarding down Erebor!

narfforc · 10-13-2009, 02:18 PM

I think that if they include the attack on Dol Guldur by The White Council, in their attempt to drive out The Necromancer, then quite a few cast members will be returning.

davem · 10-13-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by narfforc

I think that if they include the attack on Dol Guldur by The White Council, in their attempt to drive out The Necromancer, then quite a few cast members will be returning.

And yet..... http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=26035

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There’s been fervent speculation about the possible return of other Rings cast members, with the likes of Legolas and Aragorn in the frame for cameos, but Sir Ian isn’t convinced.

“Unforunately, there won’t be many of the actors going back,” he said, “unless they’re going to put masks on and be disguised as dwarves! Andy Serkis is, at the moment, I think, the only other actor who’s doing this film.”.

'Original cast members returning' may mean no more than AS & (prob.) Hugo Weaving. I read somewhere that Christopher Lee feels too old to return to New Zealand.

Mithalwen · 10-13-2009, 03:28 PM

Of course there is no reason the council scene could not be filmed anywhere if they wished ot include it. ..it would be away from the main action and I can't see that there would be much problem in Weaving, McKellen and Lee filming a few scenes in London while the main filming of Bilbo and the dwarves proceeded in NZ.

Sauron the White · 10-14-2009, 09:09 AM

I suspect the Ian McK quote that davem cited refers to the many characters from LOTR which are not in THE HOBBIT. Outside of Gandalf, Elrond and Gollum, and of course Bilbo but that is a different and younger actor - which other actors would be needed? They could find something for Galadriel and Saruman as part of the White Council but you can think of two dozen roles and actors who were in LOTR that are simply not needed for this.

I think that is what Sir Ian means by the disguised as dwarves line .... Boyd, Astin, Wood, etc.

10-13-2009, 11:00 AM	#1
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Gandalf meets Lilly Savage I have just watched Sir Ian talk about The Hobbit Movie on The Paul O'Grady Show (13th October 2009 Channel 4, UK). He has just received the scripts for the film. He seems to think that Bilbo will be played by a high profile British actor, so it looks like things are on the move. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

10-13-2009, 02:18 PM	#3
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	I think that if they include the attack on Dol Guldur by The White Council, in their attempt to drive out The Necromancer, then quite a few cast members will be returning. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

10-13-2009, 03:28 PM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	Of course there is no reason the council scene could not be filmed anywhere if they wished ot include it. ..it would be away from the main action and I can't see that there would be much problem in Weaving, McKellen and Lee filming a few scenes in London while the main filming of Bilbo and the dwarves proceeded in NZ. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-14-2009, 09:09 AM	#6
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	I suspect the Ian McK quote that davem cited refers to the many characters from LOTR which are not in THE HOBBIT. Outside of Gandalf, Elrond and Gollum, and of course Bilbo but that is a different and younger actor - which other actors would be needed? They could find something for Galadriel and Saruman as part of the White Council but you can think of two dozen roles and actors who were in LOTR that are simply not needed for this. I think that is what Sir Ian means by the disguised as dwarves line .... Boyd, Astin, Wood, etc.