The Den of Geek has an interview with Andy Serkis in which Andy, like the majority of the other LOTR alum, express interest in ‘The Hobbit’ films:
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Den of Geek: …Would you be looking to get involved in The Hobbit?
Andy: Yeah, well if The Hobbit happens, and there’s reason to believe that it will, then I think I’m in with a chance! Gollum is very much part of The Hobbit, after all.”
He sure is Andy! We have a tough time believing their is anyone out there who thinks Andy should not return for a second stint at Gollum. [Read the Full Interview]
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stormcrow20 writes: Popmatters has an article on the career of Christopher Lee. Relevant excerpt: Lee not only has impressive knowledge of golf and film, he also in something of an expert on the work of J.R.R. Tolkien.
“I remember first reading `The Lord of the Rings’ back in the 1950s,” Lee said. “I thought they would make great movies, but technically it couldn’t be done back then. I envisioned myself playing Gandolf (eventually played by Ian McKellen) but I did end up getting the part of Saruman.” Continue reading “Christopher Lee willing to return as Saruman?”
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Huge news is breaking as we head into the weekend. The MTV Movie Blog has posted a feature with Elijah Wood, Frodo, discussing his willingness to go back again for the ‘Hobbit’ films. Besides Elijah’s enthusiasm for reprising his role as Frodo, he seems to imply that the majority of the LOTR cast can expect to participate in the ‘in-between’ Hobbit film. Jump over to MTV.com now for the complete story! [Read More]
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Does it feel like 1999 to anybody else? A strange tickle of excitement has fluttered back into Tolkien fandom with the announcement that New Line Cinema will be going forward with its two-film package centered on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit.”
For some the feeling is dread, and I recall back in “the good old days” how skeptical I was that anybody could begin to capture on film the beauty and ugliness, the epic grandeur and the domestic tranquility, the fantastic and the familiar of the Middle-earth I had been reading about practically since I first picked up a book. Continue reading “Speculation on ‘Hobbit’ Casting”
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From MTV.com: With the recent news that Peter Jackson is finally returning to Middle-earth, it’s not just fans of “The Hobbit” who are rejoicing. Just ask Ian McKellen or Andy Serkis. As Gandalf the Grey and Gollum, respectively, these two Tolkien titans are all but certain to return. But what of the other characters up for grabs in “The Hobbit”? We took a look at some of the bigger roles available and picked our favorites. Following Jackson’s casting decisions for “Lord of the Rings,” we considered names that were known, but not necessarily big stars. Check out our choices below and then head over to the MTV movies blog where we tackle the big one. !HOBBIT SPOILERS! ‘Hobbit’ Casting Call: We Want Ryan Gosling, Orlando Bloom For Tolkien Tale
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Farewell King Lear. Hello Hobbits. An actor’s life can take strange turns. Sir Ian McKellen is wrapping up the American leg of his world-wide tour as King Lear and says he won’t mind returning to the Shire to reprise his role as the wizard Gandalf for a film version of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit if and when that happens. Making The Hobbit has not been an easy task since Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson got into a legal battle with studio New Line Cinema over royalties – a fight that may be close to being settled after a lot of name calling. Playing mad king and wizard easy for Sir Ian McKellen
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