Comments on: David Tennant Tipped For Bilbo Baggins Role http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/ 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: EAMONNhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-2262 EAMONN Wed, 05 May 2010 22:32:47 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-2262 Tennant's penchant for eye-bulging over-acting turned me off the Dr. Who series. Thank God he has moved on - the new Dr. Who is much improved over Tennant's efforts. PLEASE do not cast him as Bilbo. He is awwwwful. Tennant’s penchant for eye-bulging over-acting turned me off the Dr. Who series. Thank God he has moved on – the new Dr. Who is much improved over Tennant’s efforts.
PLEASE do not cast him as Bilbo. He is awwwwful.

]]> By: smudgehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-2163 smudge Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:11:59 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-2163 So i'm a Dr. Who fan, and i've gotta admit, it took me a while to warm to David Tennent. And while i am a fan now and i'd love to see him on something as big as The Hobbit, i just really don't think he's right for the role. Martin Freeman was awesome in Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, and that role is very similar to the story of the Hobbit in that it the 'i've just been chucked into this scenario where i could get hurt/killed at any moment, fly by the seat of my pants and try to get through this' sort of story. Plus he has a sweetnes about him that Tennent lacks onscreen. I saw John Simms mentioned before and he's also be a good contender. So i’m a Dr. Who fan, and i’ve gotta admit, it took me a while to warm to David Tennent. And while i am a fan now and i’d love to see him on something as big as The Hobbit, i just really don’t think he’s right for the role. Martin Freeman was awesome in Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, and that role is very similar to the story of the Hobbit in that it the ‘i’ve just been chucked into this scenario where i could get hurt/killed at any moment, fly by the seat of my pants and try to get through this’ sort of story. Plus he has a sweetnes about him that Tennent lacks onscreen. I saw John Simms mentioned before and he’s also be a good contender.

]]> By: john randallhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-2114 john randall Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:29:57 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-2114 also, sir ian holm is at that right age to play bilbo since in the story, bilbo was around 50 when he found the ring. they could surely make ian look a gfew years younger. i'm probably wrong, but i just don't want to see them make a terrible mistake. no matter what, i just hope they don't cats the role too young. also, sir ian holm is at that right age to play bilbo since in the story, bilbo was around 50 when he found the ring. they could surely make ian look a gfew years younger. i’m probably wrong, but i just don’t want to see them make a terrible mistake. no matter what, i just hope they don’t cats the role too young.

]]> By: john randallhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-2113 john randall Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:26:56 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-2113 i loved david tennant as the doctor, and seeing him as bilbo would be interesting, but i honestly don't think he would fit the role perfectly. guillermo del toro once said that he was going to try and make the hobbit seamless with the lord of the rings, so why not use ian holm again? is sir ian sick, or just not want to travel back to new zealand? someone once suggested martin freeman, and i agree that he does look a lot like sir ian holm. if they do indeed get d. tennant for bilbo, then i think he needs to start hitting the all you can eat buffets and put on a few pounds to give that look. otherwise, they are going to have to add a bunch of make up to his face. i loved david tennant as the doctor, and seeing him as bilbo would be interesting, but i honestly don’t think he would fit the role perfectly. guillermo del toro once said that he was going to try and make the hobbit seamless with the lord of the rings, so why not use ian holm again? is sir ian sick, or just not want to travel back to new zealand? someone once suggested martin freeman, and i agree that he does look a lot like sir ian holm. if they do indeed get d. tennant for bilbo, then i think he needs to start hitting the all you can eat buffets and put on a few pounds to give that look. otherwise, they are going to have to add a bunch of make up to his face.

]]> By: Sophia Louise :)http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-2108 Sophia Louise :) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:13:55 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-2108 David Tennant is a amazing actor an one of my fav actor if not my fav by far. I have seen most movie, TV Show his in an his ability to take on a charcter and make it his and yet the charcter is still amazing and intact,is why i love him so much his amazing actor. I think he would be great for the part but david is 6ft 1 but hey Jeremy Sumpter had a maga grew spurt during making of peter pan in 2003 and they just had to use some specail affects to make him look smaller so sure the same would be used on david Other than that brillent his wicked allsome actor an has some raw special talent.:) David Tennant is a amazing actor an one of my fav actor if not my fav by far. I have seen most movie, TV Show his in an his ability to take on a charcter and make it his and yet the charcter is still amazing and intact,is why i love him so much his amazing actor. I think he would be great for the part but david is 6ft 1 but hey Jeremy Sumpter had a maga grew spurt during making of peter pan in 2003 and they just had to use some specail affects to make him look smaller so sure the same would be used on david Other than that brillent his wicked allsome actor an has some raw special talent.:)

]]> By: old tobeyhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-2033 old tobey Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:49:30 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-2033 Martin Freeman, Martin Freeman , Martin Freeman, Martin Freeman ,Martin Freeman , Martin Freemnan ,Martin Freeman, Martin Freeman, I dont love him or anything I just reckon he would play a great Bilbo.If not McAvoy ahead of Tenant. Martin Freeman, Martin Freeman , Martin Freeman, Martin Freeman ,Martin Freeman , Martin Freemnan ,Martin Freeman, Martin Freeman,

I dont love him or anything I just reckon he would play a great Bilbo.If not McAvoy ahead of Tenant.

]]> By: Glennhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1998 Glenn Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:19:53 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1998 All those who agree Tennant would be a good Bilbo, or those who rave about his acting abilities, are most obviously Dr.Who Fanboys/Fangirls and should check their dalaks at the door. All those who agree Tennant would be a good Bilbo, or those who rave about his acting abilities, are most obviously Dr.Who Fanboys/Fangirls and should check their dalaks at the door.

]]> By: Glennhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1908 Glenn Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:17:39 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1908 MARTIN FREEMAN! End of discussion. Personally, I think David Tennant doesnt have the facial structure and his acting is great for Dr.Who, but would be much too campy for any Tolkien movie. Martin Freeman is the obvious choice and if it's anyone else I will be sorely dissapointed. He has all the aspects that should be present when portraying Bilbo. 1) A rotund facial structure, perfectly suited for a hobbit. 2) A striking resemblance to a young Ian Holm. 3) Innoncent and playful demeanor in all of his work Ive seen so far. Honestly, google him and you will undoubtebly agree. MARTIN FREEMAN! End of discussion. Personally, I think David Tennant doesnt have the facial structure and his acting is great for Dr.Who, but would be much too campy for any Tolkien movie. Martin Freeman is the obvious choice and if it’s anyone else I will be sorely dissapointed. He has all the aspects that should be present when portraying Bilbo.

1) A rotund facial structure, perfectly suited for a hobbit.

2) A striking resemblance to a young Ian Holm.

3) Innoncent and playful demeanor in all of his work Ive seen so far.

Honestly, google him and you will undoubtebly agree.

]]> By: Syd Manenhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1718 Syd Manen Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:59:05 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1718 Is it so important who plays what part as long as they do a great believable job as the characters. But I guess to some it is. Sorta of like talking sports stats among friends! Is it so important who plays what part as long as they do a great believable job as the characters. But I guess to some it is. Sorta of like talking sports stats among friends!

]]> By: m0rpheenhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1712 m0rpheen Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:47:38 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1712 put the 3 LOTR extended cut movie in the theaters before the hobbit movie comes out... havn't seen the greatest movies in the history of the world on the big screen is a long time put the 3 LOTR extended cut movie in the theaters before the hobbit movie comes out… havn’t seen the greatest movies in the history of the world on the big screen is a long time

]]> By: FC Glasgowhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1658 FC Glasgow Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:53:00 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1658 I have read now on many forums about the possible casting of David Tennant in the role of Bilbo, in the forthcoming film version of The Hobbit. As a fellow Scotsman, and someone who has watched and appreciated his contribution to the continuing success of popular mainstream British television in recent years, I can understand the rise in speculation surrounding this casting whether it is based on fact or not. However I sincerely hope this speculation is unfounded, as casting him in this role would be an unmitigated disaster. Although his particular style is well suited to many of his roles, his acting is not exactly what you would call “under-stated” and in my opinion this is exactly what is required for the role of Bilbo, – And I’m not just referring to Tennant’s Doctor Who, but the many other roles I’ve seen him in on screen, and once on stage, where the rolling eyes and facial tics, seems to inevitably creep in. The increasingly tired manic oddness and the attempted hammy irony that permeates every interpretation of his, would be solely at odds with the quiet determination, bravery and naivety of Bilbo. Seeing Tennant being interviewed numerous times, he comes across as a thoroughly decent bloke, with a lot of likability, and I’m in no doubt he will continue to grow in popularity with television audiences by cultivating and adapting his now trademark style. However hopefully I am not alone in hoping and praying he is given a wide berth from this project by the casting directors, and an actor with the correct skill and subtlety is given the opportunity to bring us the Bilbo that so many million fans deserve. F H I have read now on many forums about the possible casting of David Tennant in the role of Bilbo, in the forthcoming film version of The Hobbit.

As a fellow Scotsman, and someone who has watched and appreciated his contribution to the continuing success of popular mainstream British television in recent years, I can understand the rise in speculation surrounding this casting whether it is based on fact or not.

However I sincerely hope this speculation is unfounded, as casting him in this role would be an unmitigated disaster. Although his particular style is well suited to many of his roles, his acting is not exactly what you would call “under-stated” and in my opinion this is exactly what is required for the role of Bilbo, – And I’m not just referring to Tennant’s Doctor Who, but the many other roles I’ve seen him in on screen, and once on stage, where the rolling eyes and facial tics, seems to inevitably creep in. The increasingly tired manic oddness and the attempted hammy irony that permeates every interpretation of his, would be solely at odds with the quiet determination, bravery and naivety of Bilbo.

Seeing Tennant being interviewed numerous times, he comes across as a thoroughly decent bloke, with a lot of likability, and I’m in no doubt he will continue to grow in popularity with television audiences by cultivating and adapting his now trademark style. However hopefully I am not alone in hoping and praying he is given a wide berth from this project by the casting directors, and an actor with the correct skill and subtlety is given the opportunity to bring us the Bilbo that so many million fans deserve.

F H

]]> By: Georgehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1642 George Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:31:48 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1642 David Tennant or James MCavoy, two great actors that would fit in Bilbos shoes no doubt about it, spoilt for choice who ever gets the part they will light up the the screen cant wait to find out when the actor is going to be anounced very soon. David Tennant or James MCavoy, two great actors that would fit in Bilbos shoes no doubt about it, spoilt for choice who ever gets the part they will light up the the screen cant wait to find out when the actor is going to be anounced very soon.

]]> By: Mgloskhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1637 Mglosk Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:45:51 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1637 NOOOO, not David Tennant, I mean they messed up with picking E.W. for frodo, I mean who could have been worse than Elisa Wood, I mean seriously, he was terrible and didn't look anything like frodo, and now they are going to ruin, Bilbo. Great! F-ing GREAT! Thanks for ruining yet another movie for me. This ruins my day. NOOOO, not David Tennant, I mean they messed up with picking E.W. for frodo, I mean who could have been worse than Elisa Wood, I mean seriously, he was terrible and didn’t look anything like frodo, and now they are going to ruin, Bilbo.
Great! F-ing GREAT! Thanks for ruining yet another movie for me.
This ruins my day.

]]> By: gav the greyhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1627 gav the grey Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1627 hmm, i hope david doesnt get the role, im not saying hes a bad actor or anything but hes no bilbo baggins. however i dont think you need someone that looks like ian holm per say, anyone else thought about Michael Sheen? hmm, i hope david doesnt get the role, im not saying hes a bad actor or anything but hes no bilbo baggins. however i dont think you need someone that looks like ian holm per say, anyone else thought about Michael Sheen?

]]> By: Old Tobeyhttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1626 Old Tobey Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:22:50 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1626 Tennant wouldnt be my first choice but nor would he be my last,Id rather have McAvoy or even Martin Freeman ahead of Tennant but I think he could prob pull it off plus anything is better than that Tom Cruise rumour. Tennant wouldnt be my first choice but nor would he be my last,Id rather have McAvoy or even Martin Freeman ahead of Tennant but I think he could prob pull it off plus anything is better than that Tom Cruise rumour.

]]> By: beverlybelotehttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 beverlybelote Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:12:44 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1556 I agree with Nibz James McAvoy is perfect choice. Part calls for nice looking face a person with sweetness and inpatience. Tennant is just too harsh and mean. Besides I hate Dr Who extremely stupid show with terrible acting. I agree with Nibz James McAvoy is perfect choice. Part calls for nice looking face a person with sweetness and inpatience. Tennant is just too harsh and mean. Besides I hate Dr Who extremely stupid show with terrible acting.

]]> By: Nicolahttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1553 Nicola Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:52:20 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1553 I think it would be rather cool if David was in the film. It would definatly be a watch for me. I'm a big Who fan, and I don't see why not. :D Hope he DOES get it. It all does seem very coincidental... I think it would be rather cool if David was in the film. It would definatly be a watch for me. I’m a big Who fan, and I don’t see why not. :D
Hope he DOES get it. It all does seem very coincidental…

]]> By: running with paper :: 100 Years of Visual Effectshttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1551 running with paper :: 100 Years of Visual Effects Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:54:22 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1551 [...] effects track is provided. It gives me faith that they can bring my favorite Bilbo instead of this Doctory fellow or the choice Gandalf hinted at (though I must argue that Tom Baker is my [...] [...] effects track is provided. It gives me faith that they can bring my favorite Bilbo instead of this Doctory fellow or the choice Gandalf hinted at (though I must argue that Tom Baker is my [...]

]]> By: J.B.http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1549 J.B. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:48:23 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1549 John Simm... yeah...why not?:) I would see that happen John Simm… yeah…why not?:) I would see that happen

]]> By: Beccahttp://the-hobbit-movie.com/2009/07/17/david-tennant-tipped-for-bilbo-baggins-role/comment-page-1/#comment-1548 Becca Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:46:01 +0000 http://the-hobbit-movie.com/?p=241#comment-1548 Bilbo is supposed to be a slightly pompous, humorous character who becomes heroic by accident. It would be fatal to cast a very young, pretty guy like Wood - they got away with it in Frodo, but not Bilbo. David Tennant could carry it off (he was great in Shakespeare - I saw him twice last year). He's funny and can really act. I totally agree about James McAvoy as well. But how about John Simm (Life on Mars)? He is a great actor, the right age, build and a vague resemblance to Ian Holm - and he can also do comedy. Bilbo is supposed to be a slightly pompous, humorous character who becomes heroic by accident. It would be fatal to cast a very young, pretty guy like Wood – they got away with it in Frodo, but not Bilbo. David Tennant could carry it off (he was great in Shakespeare – I saw him twice last year). He’s funny and can really act. I totally agree about James McAvoy as well. But how about John Simm (Life on Mars)? He is a great actor, the right age, build and a vague resemblance to Ian Holm – and he can also do comedy.

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