Comments on: Bilbo Baggins Casting http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/ News and gossip surrounding the hobbit movies Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Caitlin G. Boverie.http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-3091 Caitlin G. Boverie. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:52:39 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-3091 I Suppose that Elijah Wood would make an extremely good Bilbo Baggins. I Suppose that Elijah Wood would make an extremely good Bilbo Baggins.

]]> By: Guesthttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1894 Guest Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:57:50 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1894 James McAvoy is too young, Bilbo is 50-60 so the actor should be in his 30s. He also doesn't seem to fit Bilbo from what I've seen. Martin Sheen could certainly act the part, but I think they are going to chosen someone relatively unknown like LOTR. David Tennant isn't right, and is too well-known. Radcliffe is a laughable idea, but Martin Freeman looks the part, and is relatively unknown if he can act the part. I'm afraid Colin Firth is too visible as well. Tom Hollander might not be a bad idea, though. You can't have Frodo (Elijah Wood) be Bilbo, that doesn't make sense, and it's too confusing. You don't cast the same person as two main characters in the same series, it's not a good idea. James McAvoy is too young, Bilbo is 50-60 so the actor should be in his 30s. He also doesn’t seem to fit Bilbo from what I’ve seen. Martin Sheen could certainly act the part, but I think they are going to chosen someone relatively unknown like LOTR.

David Tennant isn’t right, and is too well-known. Radcliffe is a laughable idea, but Martin Freeman looks the part, and is relatively unknown if he can act the part. I’m afraid Colin Firth is too visible as well. Tom Hollander might not be a bad idea, though.

You can’t have Frodo (Elijah Wood) be Bilbo, that doesn’t make sense, and it’s too confusing. You don’t cast the same person as two main characters in the same series, it’s not a good idea.

]]> By: Claretthttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1891 Clarett Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:45:20 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1891 I am for James McAvoy surely. I think he will be just the best actor in this role..but the truth is, that I don't know so many actors. I will just believe in a choice of director :o) I am for James McAvoy surely. I think he will be just the best actor in this role..but the truth is, that I don’t know so many actors. I will just believe in a choice of director :o )

]]> By: Heatherhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1697 Heather Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:14:16 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1697 I like the idea of David Tennant. I think he's a great actor. They would have to put a bit of weight on him though. I like the idea of David Tennant. I think he’s a great actor. They would have to put a bit of weight on him though.

]]> By: msillehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1694 msille Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:42 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1694 David Tennant, classically trained but can be very tongue in cheek. David Tennant, classically trained but can be very tongue in cheek.

]]> By: erikhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1636 erik Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:02:50 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1636 Dudgied, so you mean that Tom Hollander isnt a capable actor? He has made several totally different characters over the years, and his skill is far from bad Dudgied, so you mean that Tom Hollander isnt a capable actor? He has made several totally different characters over the years, and his skill is far from bad

]]> By: Dudgiedhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1625 Dudgied Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:36:58 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1625 James McAvoy played Mr Tumnes in the Narnia series.... Do you really think he will want to play Bilbo? Daniel Radcliff has said he blatantly doesn't want to be in another 'Wizard' film for a long time..i dont blame him. So far i can only see suggestions of actors who might look like a hobbit. The role needs someone capable of filling Bilbo's boots, they can make him look like a hobbit after. James McAvoy played Mr Tumnes in the Narnia series…. Do you really think he will want to play Bilbo? Daniel Radcliff has said he blatantly doesn’t want to be in another ‘Wizard’ film for a long time..i dont blame him. So far i can only see suggestions of actors who might look like a hobbit. The role needs someone capable of filling Bilbo’s boots, they can make him look like a hobbit after.

]]> By: erikhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1623 erik Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:16:19 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1623 The only actor besides Ian Holm i could ever imagine as bilbo is Tom Hollander, the end. He is almost perfect, or as perfect another actor then the original can be. I relly hope that del toro choose him, please god. The only actor besides Ian Holm i could ever imagine as bilbo is Tom Hollander, the end. He is almost perfect, or as perfect another actor then the original can be. I relly hope that del toro choose him, please god.

]]> By: rapunzelhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1519 rapunzel Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:27:59 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1519 How about Ricky Gervais as Bilbo? That would bring an entirely new edge to the role! ;) How about Ricky Gervais as Bilbo? That would bring an entirely new edge to the role! ;)

]]> By: stewarthttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1517 stewart Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:35:28 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1517 Tom Hollander!!! Tom Hollander!!!

]]> By: Emilyhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1459 Emily Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:22:58 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1459 Even though in the book Bilbo is said to be 50, that doesn't mean a younger actor can't play him. Frodo was also 50 when he set off on his jouney and Elija Wood was somewhere near 20 when he played the part. I really think the part should go to McAvoy. I heard they were thinking about Daniel Radcliff....terrible idea. Even though in the book Bilbo is said to be 50, that doesn’t mean a younger actor can’t play him. Frodo was also 50 when he set off on his jouney and Elija Wood was somewhere near 20 when he played the part. I really think the part should go to McAvoy. I heard they were thinking about Daniel Radcliff….terrible idea.

]]> By: Max Kennedyhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1432 Max Kennedy Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:53:34 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1432 seriously I think it would have to be a more classicaly trained british actor for bilbo baggins. Besides in the book bilbo is portrayed to be in his fifties. seriously I think it would have to be a more classicaly trained british actor for bilbo baggins. Besides in the book bilbo is portrayed to be in his fifties.

]]> By: Luc999http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1342 Luc999 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:44:54 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1342 I wouldn't mind seeing Paul Giamatti for Bilbo. He has the right kind of humor for the part, and he could pull off that endearing crankiness Bilbo sometimes displays. I wouldn’t mind seeing Paul Giamatti for Bilbo. He has the right kind of humor for the part, and he could pull off that endearing crankiness Bilbo sometimes displays.

]]> By: Cazhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1255 Caz Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:51:26 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1255 I think they will have to be sooo careful in getting this right.Cillian Murphy certainly has the diversity but maybe James McAvoy would be convincing also. Blimey if there's this many questions about Bilbo then who's going to play Balin or Thorin!!!! I think they will have to be sooo careful in getting this right.Cillian Murphy certainly has the diversity but maybe James McAvoy would be convincing also. Blimey if there’s this many questions about Bilbo then who’s going to play Balin or Thorin!!!!

]]> By: Andrehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-1003 Andre Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:11:39 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-1003 Just to clear things up, Frodo was adopted by Bilbo, and even though they're related, there would be no way that Elijah Wood would (and should) play Bilbo because at least for those who didn't read the books, they might confuse Frodo for Bilbo's son. Bad bad bad. Or even worse, they might think Bilbo IS Frodo, but just with a crazy nickname :P . That aside, I think Colin Firth and Ewan Mcgregor are the best suggested so far. Oh and I was totally had by the April fools joke for Rowan Atkinson as Bilbo. Priceless. I was so excited and confused. Just to clear things up, Frodo was adopted by Bilbo, and even though they’re related, there would be no way that Elijah Wood would (and should) play Bilbo because at least for those who didn’t read the books, they might confuse Frodo for Bilbo’s son. Bad bad bad. Or even worse, they might think Bilbo IS Frodo, but just with a crazy nickname :P . That aside, I think Colin Firth and Ewan Mcgregor are the best suggested so far. Oh and I was totally had by the April fools joke for Rowan Atkinson as Bilbo. Priceless. I was so excited and confused.

]]> By: Scarecrowhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-985 Scarecrow Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:32:39 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-985 Colin Firth is the perfect age. they can always use make up and crap. He looks like a candidate. Colin Firth is the perfect age. they can always use make up and crap. He looks like a candidate.

]]> By: bipedohttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-901 bipedo Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:59:34 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-901 What about Cillian Murphy as young Bilbo? He will play the role excelent What about Cillian Murphy as young Bilbo? He will play the role excelent

]]> By: Wallinhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-896 Wallin Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:00:43 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-896 I believe Michael Sheen would be the perfect casting for Bilbo. I believe Michael Sheen would be the perfect casting for Bilbo.

]]> By: Petrahttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-891 Petra Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:40:10 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-891 Jason Bateman could play Bilbo! With a curly wig he looks like young version of Mr. Baggins:-) Jason Bateman could play Bilbo! With a curly wig he looks like young version of Mr. Baggins:-)

]]> By: Mikehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/comment-page-2/#comment-881 Mike Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:17:07 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2008/04/11/bilbo-baggins-casting/#comment-881 What about Tom cruise? Being Hobbit sized anyway they'd save a fortune on CGI and perspective trickery.Seriously though James McAvoy gets my vote, he's quite low profile as an actor, and so doesn't really have a film star personality/ego to interfere with Bilbo's character. What about Tom cruise? Being Hobbit sized anyway they’d save a fortune on CGI and perspective trickery.Seriously though James McAvoy gets my vote, he’s quite low profile as an actor, and so doesn’t really have a film star personality/ego to interfere with Bilbo’s character.

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