Yep, Mike Bailey (that played Sid on the first/second Skins series). If they decide to make a younger version of Bilbo in this movie (and i think they should do it), like they did whith Frodo on LotR, I think he might be a good original choice. But, I don't know, it's just and idea ...

I know that James McAvoy seems to be the biggest choice right now, but what do people think of Jaime Bell?
He has worked with Peter Jackson before and i think that he could play the role of Bilbo very well, given the chance.

Yours humbely,

Borth

Humm, Jaime Bell could be a good choise too, well thought Borthengal. But I still stand fot Bailey cause he matches much more my vision of how a hobbit should look like.

Really, i think that to chose someone for this role just because looks like Holm is a huge mistake. I mean, this is not LotR, what is the real obligation with all this continuity? Also I just can't picture Mcavoy as Bilbo, that's to much confidence about his face for this. A Hobbit, in my point of view, should be a more fragil and childish creature. And thats exactly one of the points of the book: how a creature like that ends up facing a dragon! Thats also because I really think they should choose a younger Bilbo.

When I first read the idea of Colm Meaney playing Bilbo I wasn't sure how I felt about the idea. Having had some time to ruminate on the notion I must say that I think he would be a great choice for the part.

Well, I don't know the actors name, but the guy who played the head elf named Willie in the movie FRED CLAUS. I thought he would be perfect!

John Michael Higgins is his name. I think he would be PERFECT!!

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 a actor with the correct skill and subtlety is given the opportunity to bring us the Bilbo that so many million fans deserve.

F H

Welcome to the forum FH .

As a fellow Brit, I love Tennant's work, but I agree he's a bit frenetic for the role of Bilbo (not very Hobbity looking either). However, he's not wholly without subtlety, and his dramatic range is considerable making him not altogether unsuitable for the part. My main concern is that his "Bilbo" (should the rumours and innuendo be true) would be too dissimilar to Holm's and thus spoil continuity.

GB

I already responded to this in the "Welcome" thread in this forum; let it suffice to say here that Tennant himself has said he won't be Bilbo.

The suspense is killing me!!!!! They must have an idea by now! or the actor should already know, right? filming begins in march!!!!!