Casting

David Tennant Linked To Bilbo Baggins Again

Published on: 22nd January, 2010

Another day in Middle Earth, another Hobbit movie rumor. This latest one sees David Tennant yet again being linked with the part of Bilbo Baggins.
Follow the logic that’s giving rise to the rumor and see where you end up…
David Tennant made the news early yesterday for withdrawing his services from one of the leading roles [...]

Tobey Maguire Swapping Spiderman For Bilbo?

Published on: 18th January, 2010

The Sun newspaper, a major tabloid here in the UK is today running a story that claims Tobey Maguire of Spiderman fame is to play the Bilbo Baggins role in The Hobbit.
The rumours have been doing the rounds for about a month but by and large were written off because of the upcoming fourth Spiderman [...]

The Hobbit Casting Call Out For Lead Roles

Published on: 5th January, 2010

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 [...]

Hobbit Extras Needed in New Zealand

Published on: 30th December, 2009

If you live in or have a work permit for New Zealand and want to be a part of The Hobbit movies you will want to send in your photograph and details to Three Foot Seven Ltd.
Hobbit Extras Application
3 Foot 7 Limited
PO Box 15104
Miramar
Wellington 6243
Jack Machiela, a tour guide for former Lord Of the Rings [...]

Peter Jackson Talks Hobbit Casting

Published on: 27th December, 2009

Peter Jackson has been talking about the problems they face casting for The Hobbit.
In the video interview you can see below he explains how they are looking for particular characteristics in the actors who are auditioning for the parts of Dwarves, Elves and of course, Hobbits.
He also confirms the rumors that were circulating the internet [...]

Casting for Hobbit Extras Starts Next Week

Published on: 13th December, 2009

The info in this post is now out of date. Please see the post Hobbit Extras Needed in New Zealand.
Casting for Hobbit extras starts in New Zealand next week.
You need to submit head shots and resumes via post only. Don’t turn up and don’t telephone, you will simply annoy folk and get your file thrown [...]

Cate Blanchett And Hugo Weaving back For The Hobbit

Published on: 10th December, 2009

Peter Jackson has told MTV that he only sees a return to Middle Earth for 3 of the original Lord of the Rings cast.
It’s been known for sometime that Sir Ian McKellen will return to his role as Gandalf but Jackson says he also expects Cate Blanchett to return as Galadriel and Hugo Weaving as [...]

Hobbit Movie Casting Starts This Week

Published on: 8th December, 2009

Casting for The Hobbit movie is (finally) set to begin this week in both London and LA and Peter Jackson says they are throwing a large net and casting for every role apart from the one of Gandalf which of course is spoken for.
“What we’ve done over the years is discover a lot of interesting [...]

Brian Cox To Play Thorin?

Published on: 15th November, 2009

Rumors are spreading that Brian Cox is a front runner for one of the leading Dwarf parts in The Hobbit movie.
It seems to have started with gossip hunter Latauro who reports for Aintitcool.com
While the claim comes with a warning that sources aren’t sure if Cox is either already signed up or is simply wanted by [...]

John Rhys-Davies Says No To The Hobbit Movie

Published on: 30th October, 2009

John Rhys-Davies has ruled himself out of a return to Middle Earth. Although Gimli isn’t in The Hobbit, his Father Gloin is and the good folk at Empire asked Rhys-Davies if he would be interested in a return.
“I’ve already been asked and to be honest with you, I wouldn’t. I have already completely ruled it [...]

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