The Hobbit Movie - who would you like to see acting in it? |
 Jun 21 2008, 04:55 PM
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One Half of the DDD  Posts: 8,407 Joined: 5:31pm August 30, 2006 Location: Siriusly Dreaming Somewhere   |
Filming of The Hobbit hasn't started yet, in fact it seems they haven't even finalised the cast list. There was a rumour that James McEvoy would be playing Bilbo (I think he'd be great, but then I've liked every part I've seen him play so far lol) but apparently its now been confirmed that he hasn't been cast.
Who would you like to see cast in the film? What part would you like them to play and why? --------------------  November's book will be The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" |
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Jun 22 2008, 11:29 AM
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Leaky's Official Donut Maker and Mosquito Man  Posts: 11,070 Joined: 10:51am August 25, 2005 Location: Playing kal-toh with Professor Snape  |
If they cant or wont bring Ian Holm back as Bilbo, I would like to see James McAvoy in the role, or Martin Freeman from Love Actually. At one time is was rumored that Dan Radcliffe was offered the role but personally I cant see him as Bilbo, or even a Hobbit. He could make a good elf, maybe.
I would like to see Ian McKellan back as Gandalf, he's a very old wizard so I dont think there should be a problem with casting him. I'm not sure if Andy Sirkis has been confirmed for Gollum but he so should get that role, he was awesome as Smeagol. For some reason I think Sean Connery would make a good Beorn but I dont really know why, maybe it's the voice. I'm really excited for the Hobbit movie and I'm confident that it will be done properly now that PJ is definitely involved. --------------------   I'm 1 of the 99.99% W.L.Y.J.  When I sleep I dream, and when I dream I can rise above the walls Remember Cameron Duncan Thanks Jeff! |
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Jun 22 2008, 04:58 PM
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One Half of the DDD Posts: 8,407 Joined: 5:31pm August 30, 2006 Location: Siriusly Dreaming Somewhere |
Ian Holm was great as Bilbo in LotR but he's older now and The Hobbit was set earlier in time so it really needs someone younger. I agree that Martin Freeman would be good, he does have a certain hobbitish look about him, I can easily imagine him with pointy ears, I also think Marc Warren would make a good Bilbo.
Ian McKellan would really need to be Gandalf, he's made that part his own and I just can't imagine anyone else playing it. I also like the idea of Sean Connery as Beorn, he has a certain power in his voice that I think Beorn would have, I also think Brendan Gleeson, Brian Blessed (he already looks like a great bear) or Tony Haygarth might be good in that part -------------------- November's book will be The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" |
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Jun 22 2008, 05:47 PM
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The Other Half of the DDD Posts: 4,837 Joined: 10:10am March 16, 2007 Location: Marauding with Moony, Padfoot and Prongs |
Dreamteam, Brian Blessed would make a fantastic Beorn! He already looks the part, and he certainly has the big, booming voice I imagine Beorn to have.
As for other characters, I don't really mind, but they have to bring back Ian McKellan as Gandalf. After seeing him in LoTR, I'm convinced that no one else can do justice to the character like he can. I'd also like to see Andy Serkis back as Gollum, and, if they leave Elrond in the script, Hugo Weaving to reprise the role. I just don't think I'd like to see other people take over those roles, after they've been played to such perfection (in my opinion) in LoTR. -------------------- |
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Jun 23 2008, 11:33 AM
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Leaky's Official Donut Maker and Mosquito Man Posts: 11,070 Joined: 10:51am August 25, 2005 Location: Playing kal-toh with Professor Snape |
QUOTE(Dreamteam @ Jun 22 2008, 07:58 PM)  Ian Holm was great as Bilbo in LotR but he's older now and The Hobbit was set earlier in time so it really needs someone younger. Alas, I know but I'm secretly hoping they'll decide they can do enough with make-up and effects to make Ian Holm look younger. He *is* Bilbo now, it will be very difficult for anyone to take that role. And we are told that the Ring has had the effect of stopping Bilbo aging (seemingly, anyhows) so they wouldnt have to make Ian Holm look too much younger than he did at the start of FOTR. But, I guess it's just a whole lot easier to get a new actor because otherwise they'd have to do special effects for every Bilbo scene.QUOTE Brian Blessed (he already looks like a great bear) Neat, I hadnt thought of Brian Blessed as Beorn but he does look like a bear, possibly more so than Sean Connery. Okay a lot more than Sean Connery. 
-------------------- I'm 1 of the 99.99% W.L.Y.J. When I sleep I dream, and when I dream I can rise above the walls Remember Cameron Duncan Thanks Jeff! |
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Jun 24 2008, 03:22 PM
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Wizard Artist  Posts: 2,918 Joined: 1:36pm August 4, 2006 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Europe |
James McAvoy, and lets see, James McAvoy and let's not forget James McAvoy. To me he is Bilbo Baggins. As for the Burly hairy man who laughs in the Hildebrandt Pictures - I haven't a clue yet who would be perfect for him. I want as much as the orignal cast back in this film as their characters- especially Christopher Lee (Saruman - hopefullly in the full length of his story), Ian McKellen as Gandalf (PLEASE!).
As for the characters that go on the journey, well I haven't cast that in my head read - still re-reading the Hobbit RIGHT NOW! As for Smaug - well, lets see - um, either Andy Serkus or Tim Curry or Christopher Lee (altered voice wise like they did Treebeard with John Rhys Davies - hey wait a minute, what about him being Smaug?). Personally, I think Andy made his Gollum outfit green so people would subcousiously think of him as being sort of dragony. Sure he will be doing Gollem, but Gollem has slippery fingers - not much screen time, unless we peer more into the development of Gollum...who is secretly the Witchking who longs to be Smaug with shiny shiny precious precious precious - Gollum the true TRANSFORMER! more than meets the EYE... This post has been edited by helyx: Jun 24 2008, 03:27 PM |
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Jun 26 2008, 11:18 AM
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Leaky's Official Donut Maker and Mosquito Man Posts: 11,070 Joined: 10:51am August 25, 2005 Location: Playing kal-toh with Professor Snape |
QUOTE(helyx @ Jun 24 2008, 06:22 PM) James McAvoy. To me he is Bilbo Baggins. That's who I thought of (after it was explained to me who he is lol, and yes I did see Narnia but I didnt realize who he was) but alas according to rumor James McAvoy has not been chosen for the role.QUOTE Personally, I think Andy made his Gollum outfit green so people would subcousiously think of him as being sort of dragony. Sure he will be doing Gollem, but Gollem has slippery fingers - not much screen time I think Andy Serkis will be given the role of Gollum, after all he is the voice of Gollum/Smeagol and I think they used motion capture so Gollum *is* Serkis, because the expressions and movements are the same. Assuming they dont cut the riddle scene like in GoF, which I doubt PJ would allow, Gollum does have a comparively large amount of screen time. If they include all the riddles and the scenes before and after the riddles, like with Gollum sneaking around in the dark, he should have more screen time than the trolls or even the spiders. Gah ... it was bad enough watching the one Frodo / spider scene in LOTR, there's a whole lot more spider screen time in The Hobbit  -------------------- I'm 1 of the 99.99% W.L.Y.J. When I sleep I dream, and when I dream I can rise above the walls Remember Cameron Duncan Thanks Jeff! |
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Jul 1 2008, 08:17 AM
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Exclusive distributor of The Dungbomb Protection Kit Posts: 2,632 Joined: 10:52pm March 5, 2007 |
I know absolutely zero about actors, as far as I am concerned, Alan Rickman should just be in everything. I didn't vote in the poll, but what scenes do you think will be cut? What would be a tragedy if it wasn't included?
Personally, I think the whole thing with Beorn will be cut, he's a cool character, but probably dispensible. Obviously the Gollum scenes have to be in it to tie to LOTR, but I really hope they make the most of the discussion between Bilbo and Smaug. |
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Jul 1 2008, 11:04 AM
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Leaky's Official Donut Maker and Mosquito Man Posts: 11,070 Joined: 10:51am August 25, 2005 Location: Playing kal-toh with Professor Snape |
QUOTE(Pyxis @ Jul 1 2008, 11:17 AM) as far as I am concerned, Alan Rickman should just be in everything. Well I agree with that statement  QUOTE what scenes do you think will be cut? What would be a tragedy if it wasn't included? Somehow I didnt imagine any scenes would be cut. If PJ has any influence over the production of this movie I would think very few scenes will be cut. In my opinion the whole Beorn thing is fairly important in The Hobbit because he gives them the use of his ponies, lets them stay a whiles, Gandalf sets off from there with them & Beorn follows at a distance and from a movie point of view, it's a great opportunity for narrative. In the book, Gandalf tells Beorn all about their adventures and purpose of their journey and where they're going. This surely is a movie makers dream come true because it's a natural situation for movie-Gandalf to narrate any unexplained things, to fill in any gaps that havent been covered thus far in the movie & Beorn is kind of unique as a character & too good to pass up. He's a huge bear-man yet he's a gentle & caring person. He doesnt fit any good guy or bad guy labels, he's a one of a kind. Personally, I think the whole thing with Beorn will be cut, he's a cool character, but probably dispensible. But I have to admit that I havent heard or seen any rumors about Beorn casting so I sure hope that doesnt mean they'll cut his scenes.  -------------------- I'm 1 of the 99.99% W.L.Y.J. When I sleep I dream, and when I dream I can rise above the walls Remember Cameron Duncan Thanks Jeff! |
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Jul 1 2008, 11:51 AM
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Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 126 Joined: 1:01pm March 29, 2006 Location: Oklahoma |
QUOTE but they have to bring back Ian McKellan as Gandalf. I totally agree, SnapesSister. I just can't see anyone else in that role. I would have loved to have him as Dumbledore, but of course it's too late for that. I think he was doing LotR and/or X-Men movies at the time anyway. QUOTE I'm not sure if Andy Sirkis has been confirmed for Gollum but he so should get that role, he was awesome as Smeagol. Definitely!  Hopefully he didn't do too much damage to his voice from the last three movies.QUOTE(Pyxis @ Jul 1 2008, 08:17 AM) as far as I am concerned, Alan Rickman should just be in everything. LOL!! I absolutely love that statement!  -sorry, just saw that. Edited by Dreamteam to merge two consecutive posts This post has been edited by Dreamteam: Jul 2 2008, 05:33 PM |
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