Martin Freeman to play Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit
source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11604193
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What was rumour or close to news is now confirmed, Martin Freeman from the UK Office and the new Sherlock series is set to play Bilbo Baggins.
Early reports wondered if he'd get the role due to a confirmation of more Sherlock episodes, though after the production dealt with other issues it looks like the actor is set to play the top Hobbit.
""There are a few times in your career when you come across an actor who you know was born to play a role, but that was the case as soon as I met Martin," Jackson said.
Spooks actor Richard Armitage, 39 - who has a role in the forthcoming film Captain America: The First Avenger - will play Thorin Oakenshield - leader of the dwarves."-BBC
Other roles have been cast like Rob Kazinsky (Sean Slater in Eastenders) will play a dwarf along with Aiden Turner, Graham McTavish, John Callen, Stephen Hunter, Mark Hadlow and Peter Hambleton..
Early reports wondered if he'd get the role due to a confirmation of more Sherlock episodes, though after the production dealt with other issues it looks like the actor is set to play the top Hobbit.
""There are a few times in your career when you come across an actor who you know was born to play a role, but that was the case as soon as I met Martin," Jackson said.
Spooks actor Richard Armitage, 39 - who has a role in the forthcoming film Captain America: The First Avenger - will play Thorin Oakenshield - leader of the dwarves."-BBC
Other roles have been cast like Rob Kazinsky (Sean Slater in Eastenders) will play a dwarf along with Aiden Turner, Graham McTavish, John Callen, Stephen Hunter, Mark Hadlow and Peter Hambleton..
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