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As announced on Peter Jackson’s Facebook page, Orlando Bloom is reprising his role as Legolas “Greenleaf” in The Hobbit. Below are some video clips of the local coverage.
Sir Ian McKellen is his co-worker, and he spends his days covered in prosthetics – but it is all in a day’s work for Mark Hadlow.
Meeting the celebrity cast of the film was an ”oh my god” moment, Mr Hadlow said.
However, ”it’s not really any different” acting with celebrities once the camera is rolling.
He said acting opposite Sir Ian was a ”fantastic” experience.
”He is a huge world-renowned talent and you’re in a scene with him – it’s flipping fantastic.”
Mr Hadlow said he wakes up at 4am each day and spends ”a couple” of hours having make up and prosthetics applied, to transform him into a dwarf, before he begins filming his scenes.
Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I’m excited to announce today that we’ll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I’m thrilled to be working with Orlando again. Funny thing is, I look older—and he doesn’t! I guess that’s why he makes such a wonderful elf.
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On this episode of Hobbit in 5, we discuss Benedict Cumberbatch’s role in The Hobbit, the small explosion at Stone Street Studios in NZ, the cast and crew’s involvement in the Christchurch Earthquake Relief telethon (and wish Ian McKellen a very happy birthday), and give an excerpt from Larry Curtis’s article from movies.com. We also take a look at Nori in this week’s character study.
If you’d like to help the New Zealand Government’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, what better way than to bid on a signed copy of ‘The Hobbit!’ This copy of The Hobbit has been signed by the many actors playing the dwarves in the films, as well as everyone’s favorite wizard, Sir Ian McKellen. Ian even included a beautiful Gandalf sketch. Just imagine the value of this item after two successful ‘Hobbit‘ films are released in theaters. Place your bids today as the auction ends June 2nd 2011. And if you can’t compete in the bidding process, don’t forget to help with the relief efforts by donating. [Bid Today!] [Donate]
our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen behind on what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!
Sir Ian McKellen is his co-worker, and he spends his days covered in prosthetics – but it is all in a day’s work for Mark Hadlow.
Direct from Peter Jackson…