what about simon pegg to player bilbo. give him a chub suit and bring a bit of his own confused wit with heroism at the end. if things must change, change to the extreme

Hmmm, Simon Pegg--now there's an idea . And welcome to the forum BP.

GB

I love Simon Pegg and I also agree with you BP that he's a great actor, the roles he has played before have been hilarious and I definately love him! I thought his role in Hot Fuzz was really funny, although I also thought the film was verging on tacky because of the constant swearing which kind of degraded it a bit. The plot was really good actually and I really enjoyed how it ended.

Jack Black, PJ seams to like him and he does look like a hobbit.

i think robby coltrane should play bilbo

I think Coltrane would be to old. Jack Black is just irritating, and with the exception of King Kong, only ever plays very similar roles. I just dont think he would fit.

As for Simon Pegg, as funny as I think he is, I dont see him having the serious side required.

I think they should be looking at someone around 33-38 ish not only does it fit with the book, but any older may find problems doing the various stunts that will no doubt be required. And younger wont make that much sense. There is no time gap to be supressed/removed in this film so the makers wont be able to pull a Frodo.

Personally I want who ever plays him to be either such a good actor I forget I have seen them else where, or an unknown. Either way I think the acting should be the most important thing at abilities with physical humour a side note.

I also dont think looks are that important with reguards to matching up with Holme, the acting after all is the biggest factor in believeability, hopefully who ever plays him will watch Holmes performance and try to match characteristics in thier performance. We have to remember the huge mop of curly hair they will be required to wear. So really to get a decent match the face needs to be a similar shape and with features in similar proportions. Not to much to ask I feel.

Anyway I am rubbish with names so not sure who to suggest.

How about Leonardo di Caprio? The right age. Good actor. Roundish face, specially with a bit of chub on it, I reckon he could pull of a hobbit. May be a bit to tall though.

Just ignore me.

People would pay good money to see Leo pulling off a hobbit.

There is no way Leo can pull this off. I can't see him in this part. I suggest you pull the other one, Old Cat (and please leave Hobbits out of this!)

Odo

i think michael sheen was a good idea

I like the idea of Rob M. If he can pull off a faun...I don't think that a Hobbit is such a stretch. And YES, they must really be British, or have the most flawless accents. I can't even watch Sanctuary for how bad her accent is!