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Bilbo Baggins is Officially Cast for "The Hobbit"

Posted: August 24th, 2009 by WorstPreviews.com Staff
Bilbo Baggins is Officially Cast for The HobbitSubmit Comment
On Saturday, London's BFI IMAX theater held a special marathon screening of the extended editions of the entire "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Star Ian McKellen was present at the screening, where he also spoke about "The Hobbit" films.

He confirmed that he will return as Gandalf and is expecting to begin work during March of next year. McKellen added that the starring role of Bilbo Baggins has already been cast and he knows exactly who was chosen.

Peter Jackson, who is producing "The Hobbit," recently revealed during Comic-Con that he has an actor in mind to play Bilbo, but will not be approaching him for a while. At least not until the script is complete. Apparently, he wasn't telling the whole truth.

And as far as casting goes, both David Tennant ("Doctor Who") and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) have expressed lack of interest in "The Hobbit." And James McAvoy has recently signed on for a Cancer-themed comedy, which will begin shooting in January of next year. In other words, we don't have a clue who was cast as Bilbo Baggins.

Click here to read more about "The Hobbit."

Source: /Film

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SpookyCupcakes writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 4:39:54 PM

Shia Labouff?
IRONDAN writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 4:41:32 PM

robin williams?
m2msucks writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 4:45:51 PM

Snoop Dog?
murphyslaw93 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 4:46:34 PM

Christian bale?
NatG83 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 4:55:42 PM

It's Lindsey Lohan.
HAL writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 4:57:09 PM

Rupert Grint?
Ted Mosby writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 4:59:59 PM

christian slater?
AshTrey writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 5:15:50 PM

TOBEY MAGUIRE?
Mr. Vengeance writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 5:19:47 PM

Seth Rogen? F*ckin guy is in everything
jay-c writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 5:23:13 PM

So basically WP is reporting that they don't know anything! Wow! Insightful journalism!
rob writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 5:24:26 PM

The Undertaker?
Hollywood1086 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 5:29:48 PM

ohhh no, i was totes rooting for james mcavoy! hopefully it will be someone really good!
P_Dangerous writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 5:37:06 PM

Gary Coleman? equal opportunities and all that...
laki writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 5:38:01 PM

I hope for Martin Freeman.
c-prime writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 5:52:44 PM

Please cast John Goodman.
Bob82 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 6:00:48 PM

It's CGI.
bale01289 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 6:01:02 PM

Flava Flav??? YEEEAAAHHHHHH BOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYY!!
Gunslinger writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 6:09:32 PM

I'll bet Meryl Streep could pull it off...
lostwarrior writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 6:21:21 PM

well if not gary coleman what about his bitch ass wife. she doesnt even need that much makeup work done...
duff4444 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 6:25:15 PM

Bill Cosby?
minkowski writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 6:39:24 PM

It's Megatron, people. He signed this morning.
Scrooge McDuck writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 6:47:25 PM

It's Sir Ian Holm.
lost_addict writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 7:13:48 PM

jar jar binks
OneTime writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 7:14:08 PM

mclovin
MYVAGHURTZ writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 7:29:42 PM

Everybody already knows its Jaleel White.
The Skippy Spartan writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 7:46:12 PM

Samuel L Jackson.....he is in fucking everything!!!
Plissken writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 7:47:03 PM

rosie o'donnell
minkowski writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 7:52:39 PM

Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
minkowski writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 7:53:44 PM

"Samuel L Jackson.....he is in fucking everything!!!"

You joke, but. . .
StrongR3tard writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:01:53 PM

Gilbert Gottfried
minkowski writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:08:03 PM

Jesus H. Christ?
minkowski writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:08:20 PM

Ronald McDonald?
The Skippy Spartan writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:10:15 PM

Bruno? Borat? Ali-G?
minkowski writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:20:30 PM

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith?
SpookyCupcakes writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:28:31 PM

What an epic comment section
Feanor224 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:29:08 PM

No, no, no...Michael Cera.
Feanor224 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:30:34 PM

He's going to play the part of Bilbo as a shy, bumbling, awkward Hobbit who's trying to impress the girl. Unlike everything else he's ever done.
SpookyCupcakes writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:47:25 PM

"Unlike everything else he's ever done."

And Zooey Deschanel will replace Liv Tyler as a sassy, rich bitch elf!
StrongR3tard writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:52:19 PM

john cena
Mattthoing writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:56:07 PM

Megan Fox?
Mattthoing writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 8:57:01 PM

Mike Meyers?
OneTime writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 9:01:51 PM

ghandi
Kara writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 10:13:09 PM

how can YOU have no idea who it is??!! come on!

hurry up and tell us Peter honestly... ;)
Theatrdude writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 10:18:45 PM

Michael J. Fox? No, no. They wouldn't be able to keep him in focus.
eduard3000 writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 10:31:01 PM

miley cyrus?
DoucheNozzle writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 10:37:33 PM

Lohan's cunt. I've heard that she can really "stretch" as an actress.
minkowski writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 10:49:44 PM

Michael Flatley?
SpookyCupcakes writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 11:28:16 PM

Channing Tatum?
Snarebeast writes:
on August 24th, 2009 at 11:53:41 PM

Matthew McConaughey
rocketman writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 12:20:41 AM

Ian Holm or Martin Freeman.
kevo10183 writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 12:21:36 AM

bull from night court?
minkowski writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 12:26:30 AM

Danny Trejo!
Clarence Worley writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 12:45:42 AM

King Kong's dick...
Charlie9 writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 1:54:21 AM

MAAATT DAAAMON!!
minkowski writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 2:18:15 AM

Michael Jackson's nose?
guitar_dudester91 writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 2:24:54 AM

Hugh Jackman :)
ikleesdekrant writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 3:38:47 AM

"James McAvoy has recently signed on for a Cancer-themed comedy"

How fucking bold is that.
Kill-the-director writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 4:49:09 AM

bruce willis?
lost_addict writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 4:53:19 AM

Ian Mckellen?
VDODSON writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 5:31:59 AM

Richard Grieco?
heymynameisgriff writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 6:52:22 AM

Lady Gaga?
gatesoftanhauser writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 8:47:47 AM

Ice Cube? Mike Epps? Ahh I know who! Eddie Murphy!!
Hitodama writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 9:04:50 AM

Fiddy cent?
Muelofthefenz writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 9:22:36 AM

Tom Cruise!
BigTate writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 11:14:02 AM

You're all WAY OFF!!! It has to be Christian Bale!
Feanor224 writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 1:00:12 PM

Simon Cowell...to keep the accent right.
T.S. writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 2:39:41 PM

Really you guys?! All this insightful commentary on film and film making and none of you can see through this?!

Heath Ledger.

Biggest fucking movie of all time.
thegambit72 writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 5:13:31 PM

Billy Joel Armstrong!!! sorry i have typing turrets and i'm listening to Green Day
Skywalker121289 writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 9:27:58 PM

Psh- It's Dick Cheney. COME FOLKS- that was an easy one...
SACdaddy writes:
on August 25th, 2009 at 10:52:43 PM

Mr. T? "I pity the fool who trys to steal me preeeciouus"
guitar_dudester91 writes:
on August 26th, 2009 at 12:25:58 AM

Arnold Schwarzenegger, after his term is done.

Or maybe Will Ferrel is teaming up with John C. Reilly to make Step Brothers 2: The Ballad of Bilbo and Gollum.
guitar_dudester91 writes:
on August 26th, 2009 at 12:40:41 AM

I'll teabag your precious!
Frozen2010 writes:
on August 26th, 2009 at 7:43:24 PM

It's Sam Worthington. that guy is in everything.
Baumerjet writes:
on September 2nd, 2009 at 8:34:32 AM

Someone we have not heard from in a while - Haley Joel Osmond!

And though I'm starting this rumor - I think it's true!

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