The Hobbit Casting Call Out For Lead Roles
Published on: 5th January, 2010
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The official casting call is out for the lead roles in The Hobbit with details going to the major agencies regarding the parts of Bilbo, Thorin Oekensheild, Fili and Kili, Bard, Primula Brandybuck, Gloin, Drogo, Itaril, Radagast The Brown and the voice of Smaug.
Did you spot the odd one out?
Here’s the details released about the part of Itaril:
ITARIL - female, A woodland Elf, this character is one the Silvan Elves. The Silvan Elves are seen as more earthy and practical. Shorter than other elves, she is still quick and lithe and physically adept, being able to fight with both sword and bow. Showing promise as a fighter at a young age, ITARIL was chosen to train to become part of the Woodland King’s Guard. This is the only life she has ever expected to live, until she meets and secretly falls in love with a young ELF LORD. This role will require a wig and contact lenses to be worn. Some prosthetic make-up may also be required. LEAD. AGE: 17-27.
A little artistic license to introduce a strong female character perhaps?
Noticeable parts missing from the call include Gandalf, Gollum and Elrond which backs up what we already knew in that those parts are already spoken for.
If those are missing because they are spoken for then by the same token the fact that Bilbo is included in the list puts an end to all the rumors that the part has already been taken. Here’s what they are looking for in the main lead role:
BILBO - A well to do, respectable Hobbit. Although he doesn’t realize it himself, Bilbo has a good deal of courage; he can be practical and resilient. He has a good sense of humour, and is able to appreciate the ridiculous. He is very quick on the uptake and is well read having been encouraged to read widely by his mother. The most distinguishing characteristic about Bilbo is his humanity; he is empathetic with a big heart and generous spirit. LEAD. AGE: 25-35.
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What about the lycanthrope Beorn. They overlooked him in the cartoon. I hope that’s not the case here.
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McCoy Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 1:45 am
@Milo,I agree. I’ll be very dissapointed if Beorn is left out. I would love to see him taking out goblins 4 and 5 at a time in the Battle of the Five Armies.
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There’s no way they would leave out Beorn, is there?
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Well, they left Tom Bombadil out of LOTR, let’s hope Beorn survives the cut.
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Digit23 Reply:
January 6th, 2010 at 2:12 am
@Salim, Beorn is a major key character in the story. Tom Bombadil wasn’t a great deal important in LOTR in regards to the main storyline which is why they left him out. I don’t think they are considering cutting out Beorn.
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sarumanofmanycolors Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Whoooa, Whooa, Whoa, Tom saved all the hobbits lives from the wraiths of the Barraow-downs! I think that’s a significant enough contribution to the storyline.
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Me Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:07 am
@sarumanofmanycolors, They were saved by many things. Like digit says, Tom wasn’t a main character in the storyline. Just becuase he saves them doesn’t mean it should be in the story.
sarumanofmanycolors Reply:
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:08 am
Actually he says that Tom wasn’t important the the storyline. My point is if you have four dead hobbits, you have no more story to tell. So I think Tom Bombadil played a pivotal role, not to mention he is a powerful, stange, enigmatic, and unique character.
sarumanofmanycolors Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 11:26 pm
@Salim, I love Tom Bombadil and Goldberry dearly, but Bombadil was such a strange character. I don’t think he would have had the mass appeal directors look for in movie characters.
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Latest update at theonering.net:
“Update: After touching base with more of our contacts, we’ve been notified that this is not a valid list of lead roles and, in fact, some of the roles listed in the links are not relevant. Stay tuned here for more casting information as we get it, and rest assured we will follow every new story to confirm whether or not it is legit.”
So, perhaps the “list” was a rumour. Or, maybe it’s true and they just want to keep us guessing
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I’d love to see Natalie Dormer (aka Anne Boleyn in the Tudors) being Itaril… She already has such deep eyes and abeautiful though not conventional face… She’s about 28 but she seems younger IMO…
Anyway I’d love her to play any part in this project, she’s a wonderful actress!
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Loboerrante Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 4:44 am
@Vi, she is an elf!!!
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Vi Reply:
February 15th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
@Loboerrante, I don’t get your reply but I do think she’d be perfect as an elf!^^
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Bilbo: 25-35. This worries me a bit. I hope they are not looking for another Frodo type character i.e. very young. Bilbo needs to be the quintessential middle aged English man -rotund and mature - not Elijah wood.
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BBB Reply:
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
@Raife, i agree, i was dissapointed that the hobbits in LOTR movies were so young, bilbo should be a little on the round side and have a friendly face, i will be very dissapointed if they hire some lithe pretty boy add some wigs and prosthetics and call him a hobbit, hobbits are fat! lol
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What about Legolas? And Aragorn?
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sarumanofmanycolors Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Legolas can make the cut in the film being a prince of the wood elves, but Aragorn isn’t in the book at all dude.
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Itaril? Love? Elf Lord?
These people honestly don’t know how to keep romance out of anything. Next thing you know, they are going to insert a scene at the Battle of Five Armies, with the Elf Lord being slain and Itaril crying over his dead body whilst the battle is being fought in the background in slow motion……
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SonyaH. Reply:
January 7th, 2010 at 4:57 am
@Digit23, More like, it will be Itaril who dies. I have a feeling that the young elf lord will be Legolas.
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Andrea Reply:
January 8th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
@SonyaH., ah, see… that’s another thing I’m afraid of — giving Legolas a love story. It’s not that I’m some jealous Orlando Bloom fangirl, or a jealous Legolas fangirl… but I AM a LOTR fangirl, and Legolas never had a partner in the books. Tolkien himself even mentioned it. I just don’t want them to mess with anything.
That, and I simply am uninterested in any new characters at all. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
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sarumanofmanycolors Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 11:20 pm
@Andrea, I totally agree.
Even though I’m female and I love seeing strong female characters in books and film, I am not interested in the writers creating one for “The Hobbit”. This was the FIRST book I ever read… I grew up with it and I would prefer that they keep it as close to the original as possible (hey, a girl can dream). I liked that they expanded Arwen’s role in LOTR, and of course I’ve always liked Eowyn… but they were characters who already existed in the book. I feel that there is no place for “Itaril” or a love story (oh, please no!) in this movie.
Just my two cents. =)
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I’m not loveing the new character rumor either. Unecessary.
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I really like LOTR but I was very dissapointed that they made so many HUGE changes in the story, espercially since they were mostly made so they could put an emotional scene in. If they put a non-existent character in a lovestory as weel as removing Beorn, then they should name the film something else - maybe Dungeons ad Dragons 2….
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Beorn is the best character of the whole hobbit! I hope they don’t use Hugh jack man for that role or Liev Schreiber. They need someone will give the role the size and attitude of the character. I tell you who could do it Mickey Rourke. If they cloned him with a Hair Dark Bear, a German Warrior and an American Indian.
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David McCallum as Gollum would be lovely =)
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Garanid Reply:
January 20th, 2010 at 8:23 am
@Simon, Andy Serkis is already coming back as Gollum.
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There already is a D&D Movie 2 - It had a small release; however, it is better than the first.
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Ok then D&D 3 then…
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Anybody excited about Radaghast besides me? I think he would be a very cool character in the movie.
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This is highly irritating. I look very much like an elf, but am quite short aswell, so would be perfect for Itaril.
I won’t be 17 until after they’ve filmed it though. Maybe they could make an exception? *wishful thinking*
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Actually, a lot of people are saying there’s a distinct chance that it may be delayed until 2012…which would be perfect for me, because i’ll be 17 in the first month of 2012.
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I think for the young wood elf (girl) should have a lower age cut off. since how the elf needs to be smaller than others, a younger girl should be able to audition for the part. im 14 and VERY interested in playing that part! i would give up everything. anyone see what im saying?
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Garanid Reply:
January 24th, 2010 at 5:58 am
@Morgann, I am sorry but 14 is way too young. There’s little chance of lowering the age limit that much.
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I recon Cillian Murphy (Batman begins - Scarecrow and Sunshine - Capa) would make a great Bilbo
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the JC Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
how about John Hannah ?
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Does anyone know if this character has been cast yet? Anyone know of a mailing address for sending headshots and resumes for those actors wishing to apply for an audition?
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I like this ITARIL, character, I’m for strong female role, this is different world now, and boy movie wouldn’t appeal to me. I don’t care for replica of the book. I also would so like to see Bridget Regan as Itaril. She is very good.
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food for thought…
imdb.com has Erryn Arkin listed as the rumored Bilbo Baggins
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I think whatever they do with this movie jackson and del toro will make it great since the hobbit wen it was written was meant for children. I’m sure they will try to make it appeal to adults. And I just know it will be amazin. And I can’t wait!!
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the hobbit was my bedtime story as a kid and the first book i myself read, i hope they remain as true to the storyline as they possibly can! it’s such a classic story and any new characters would not be my favorite thing, especially if they decide to give legolas a love story?!? i have no preferences as to the cast just don’t change the story, it’s a beloved book for a reason!
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has anyone else thought of Hugh Laurie as Thorin? Jack Black as Bilbo? and Clive Owen as Bard?
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If Beorn isn’t in the film I think I know a character that could easily replace that role… Legolas. An archer that can take down Smaug! Eh?
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Jackson… You’re confusing Beorn with Bard.
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