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Post by G✇JI☈A on Oct 22, 2010 0:14:18 GMT -5
In one of the worst kept secrets in casting, Martin Freeman will play Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. The prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Peter Jackson will direct. If you don't know who Freeman is, he is a UK actor best known for playing Tim in the UK version of The Office and Arthur Dent in the movie adaptation of 'The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy'. He also had small roles in 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz'. www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/combinedEDIT: so what you need to know: Director: Peter Jackson It will be filmed in New Zealand The actors confirmed: Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, and Elijah Wood
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Post by Non Banjoble Tokens on Oct 22, 2010 0:16:44 GMT -5
I swear to you I read that as Morgan Freeman.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2010 0:18:09 GMT -5
I swear to you I read that as Morgan Freeman. Me too.
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Post by Milkman Norm on Oct 22, 2010 0:23:19 GMT -5
So who's Lucy Davis gonna play then?
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Post by forgottensinpwf on Oct 22, 2010 0:31:57 GMT -5
I swear to you I read that as Morgan Freeman. Me too. Ditto
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Post by Cela on Oct 22, 2010 0:32:01 GMT -5
In the words of toplessrobot. This is never getting made.
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Post by slasher911 on Oct 22, 2010 1:06:35 GMT -5
Damn it, I know he's almost 80, but I still wanted Ian Holm to play Bilbo
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Post by Kevin's Thorn on Oct 22, 2010 1:09:41 GMT -5
Martin Freeman is AWESOME as Dr. Watson in the UK 'Sherlock' miniseries.
Go. Watch. Enjoy.
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Post by the5thhorseman on Oct 22, 2010 1:34:24 GMT -5
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Post by BorneAgain on Oct 22, 2010 1:36:57 GMT -5
So, what Mackenzie Crook's gonna be Gollum?
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Post by G✇JI☈A on Oct 22, 2010 1:38:08 GMT -5
So, what Mackenzie Crook's gonna be Gollum? Bilbo has put the one true ring in Jelly, again!
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Oct 22, 2010 7:38:08 GMT -5
...that's not a bad choice.
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Post by Baixo Astral on Oct 22, 2010 7:39:18 GMT -5
All jokes about the Office aside, as it finished years back, that's a nice choice.
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Post by Jobes on Oct 22, 2010 8:30:34 GMT -5
Damn it, I know he's almost 80, but I still wanted Ian Holm to play Bilbo He has aged incredibly well...
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Oct 22, 2010 8:31:56 GMT -5
Good casting. Bilbo is, in a lot of ways, similar to Arthur Dent.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Oct 22, 2010 13:00:33 GMT -5
After reading this thread... I now want it to be Morgan Freeman
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Post by Chainsaw on Oct 22, 2010 13:04:49 GMT -5
Down with it. Love me some Martin Freeman. As was mentioned before with THGTTG, he does panicked everyman thrust into unbelievable situation better than most.
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Post by Cela on Oct 22, 2010 15:29:33 GMT -5
I swear to you I read that as Morgan Freeman. And they will march just as they have done for centuries, ever since the mighty dwarf decided to stay, to live and love in the harshest place in Middle Earth.
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Post by Paul on Oct 22, 2010 15:49:48 GMT -5
I swear to you I read that as Morgan Freeman. You aren't the only one!
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Post by britishbulldog on Oct 22, 2010 18:25:04 GMT -5
I read this as Marty Freidman. I was like damn great guitar player don't know about an actor.
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