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Is ‘the Hobbit’ a Dr.?
July 17th, 2009 by MrCere
It is probably typical internet rumor-mongering, but we keep getting whispered to that the lead for the two Hobbit films is cast and is heading to Comic-Con in San Diego.
Some are claiming that David Tennant, the lead actor in the popular “Dr. Who,” series, will be announced as the title character for the pair of Hobbit films during the San Diego Comic-Con. He is there to talk about his “Dr. Who,” series but with Hobbit producer Peter Jackson also in San Diego, some are saying the week will be used as the occasion to make the casting announcement with maximum impact.
The rumor seems unlikely because the Middle-earth-themed films are not even officially in pre-production and the final script isn’t written and thus can’t be shown to Tennant or any other actor.
Without a script, studios can’t make final decisions on budgets, shooting schedules or production and without those pieces in place it seems difficult to hire actors who wouldn’t even know the length of the shoot or have all the important details about compensation or promotion.
The much more likely rumor involving Tennnt is that a “Dr. Who,” film will be announced in San Diego.
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2009/07/17/32730-has-sean-bean-landed-a-juicy-role-in-a-game-of-thrones/
Has Sean Bean landed a juicy role in HBO’s ‘A Game of Thrones’ ?
July 17th, 2009 by MrCere
Sean Bean of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Boromir fame, may have landed a role in another book adaptation by an “R.R.” author according to The excellent site WinterIsComing.
The first of George R.R. Martin’s “Song Of Fire And Ice” series, “A Game of Thrones,” is currently in pre-production to film a pilot episode for a potential HBO series and Bean’s name has surfaced as one of the main leads in the series.
Bean, if the rumors are true, would be the second principal cast, along with Peter Dinklage who plays a dwarf (not in the Middle-earth tradition). Going against his type when he is often cast as a villain, his character of Ed Stark is noble and highly principled. The plan for the series is to film the pilot in Ireland and then wait while HBO decides if the will order the rest of a ten-episode first season.
Is ‘the Hobbit’ a Dr.?
July 17th, 2009 by MrCere
It is probably typical internet rumor-mongering, but we keep getting whispered to that the lead for the two Hobbit films is cast and is heading to Comic-Con in San Diego.
Some are claiming that David Tennant, the lead actor in the popular “Dr. Who,” series, will be announced as the title character for the pair of Hobbit films during the San Diego Comic-Con. He is there to talk about his “Dr. Who,” series but with Hobbit producer Peter Jackson also in San Diego, some are saying the week will be used as the occasion to make the casting announcement with maximum impact.
The rumor seems unlikely because the Middle-earth-themed films are not even officially in pre-production and the final script isn’t written and thus can’t be shown to Tennant or any other actor.
Without a script, studios can’t make final decisions on budgets, shooting schedules or production and without those pieces in place it seems difficult to hire actors who wouldn’t even know the length of the shoot or have all the important details about compensation or promotion.
The much more likely rumor involving Tennnt is that a “Dr. Who,” film will be announced in San Diego.
http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2009/07/17/32730-has-sean-bean-landed-a-juicy-role-in-a-game-of-thrones/
Has Sean Bean landed a juicy role in HBO’s ‘A Game of Thrones’ ?
July 17th, 2009 by MrCere
Sean Bean of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Boromir fame, may have landed a role in another book adaptation by an “R.R.” author according to The excellent site WinterIsComing.
The first of George R.R. Martin’s “Song Of Fire And Ice” series, “A Game of Thrones,” is currently in pre-production to film a pilot episode for a potential HBO series and Bean’s name has surfaced as one of the main leads in the series.
Bean, if the rumors are true, would be the second principal cast, along with Peter Dinklage who plays a dwarf (not in the Middle-earth tradition). Going against his type when he is often cast as a villain, his character of Ed Stark is noble and highly principled. The plan for the series is to film the pilot in Ireland and then wait while HBO decides if the will order the rest of a ten-episode first season.
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Date: 2009-07-17 08:00 pm (UTC)Edit: I thought they did have the scripts written and were on the verge of casting about a month ago. Didn't GDT say that?
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Date: 2009-07-17 08:03 pm (UTC)I saw this little article on a HBP information site, apparently the rumor that Dan R. is a front runner for the Hobbit role is still out there. While he certainly resembles Elijah enough for there to be continuity, I don't see it happening!
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00025759.html
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Date: 2009-07-17 09:00 pm (UTC)But. He's way too tall to play a Hobbit! I still vote for James McAvoy :)
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Date: 2009-07-18 10:37 am (UTC)Mind you, I said that about Elijah, way back when , and look how that turned out! :P
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Date: 2009-07-18 01:42 pm (UTC)