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duats
Grey Havens
Dec 14 2009, 7:55pm
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Tobey Maguire in talks to play Bilbo?
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Latino Review seems to think so:
http://www.latinoreview.com/...ing-hobbit-feet-8786
Okay, first of all, Maguire would essentially have to live in New Zealand for the 14-15 month shoot from mid-2010 to mid-2011. But this would make it impossible for him to film Spider-man 4 this year, which he is signed for. I don't see any logical way for this to work out.
Still, Latino Review isn't The Sun. They have gotten solid news before. They were the first ones to break Heath Ledger's casting in The Dark Knight.
Logic dictates that this is just a rumor, but I don't know. I trust LR checked their sources.
I, for one, don't approve of this choice. While I am an advocate of Del Toro recasting Bilbo, I'd prefer a talented actor who bears some resemblance to Ian Holm, so that the transition from TH to the FoTR prologue isn't so drastic.
Thoughts?
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Myrkvidr
The Shire
Dec 14 2009, 9:55pm
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eh.. not who I'd choose by a long shot!
"While I am an advocate of Del Toro recasting Bilbo, I'd prefer a talented actor who bears some resemblance to Ian Holm, so that the transition from TH to the FoTR prologue isn't so drastic."
I agree with this 100% percent.
The Road goes ever on and on...
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Empedocles
Rivendell
Dec 14 2009, 10:50pm
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He certainly looks lika Elijah's cousin or half brother, or something like that.
I don't really see him in the role but he's a good actor, he could pull it off.
Please, give us back Glorfindel!!!
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Alex Maglor
Bree
Dec 14 2009, 11:05pm
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Please THORIN...DONT DIEEE!!!
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debo
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Dec 14 2009, 11:10pm
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Frodo; "What I chiefly need now is courage . . ."
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BlueMan
Rivendell
Dec 14 2009, 11:24pm
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Why do they assume it's Bilbo that he is in talks for??
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He might play someone else ... an orc ... an elf ... another Hobbit ... he didn't really spill the beans on what part he is interested in. Also, some agency saying it might be Bilbo is not the most reliable source for anything.
Then again ... he is a great actor, though Spider-Man hasn't brought out his best side. And he looks a bit like the young Ian Holm ... BUT he is American, isn't he? Can he do a proper English accent? I doubt it. Bilbo ought to be very British.
But let's see whether Tobey really is in talks for Bilbo and not someone else.
Raptos a diis homines dici ...
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elanesse
Rivendell
Dec 14 2009, 11:45pm
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I think, the Hobbit doesn't need any more stars. There are already enough. Please let Bilbo be portrayed by a quite unknown actor.
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Kangi Ska
Half-elven
Dec 14 2009, 11:49pm
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John Simm for Bilbo Bagins in The Hobbit!
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olipowell
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Dec 15 2009, 12:21am
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John Simm was only this week confirmed to be playing Hamlet at the Sheffield crucible from June...So I think we can now count him out. I know they are seeing unknowns for Bilbo and something tells me they will go with a complete unknown...not what I thought a few weeks ago but as I discover more about how casting is unfolding in London I def think it may be an unknown.
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Glorfindel
Rivendell
Dec 15 2009, 1:21am
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what have you 'discovered about how casting is unfolding in London'. Please share!
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Eldameldo
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Dec 15 2009, 1:49am
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I would like James McAvoy as Bilbo...
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...I hope it's not Toby M. Nothing against him but I don't feel 'a fit' for him in The Hobbit. JMHO
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Owain
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Dec 15 2009, 2:02am
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This quote from the article seems inaccurate...
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Fan speculation has been running rampant for the past year. First it was rumored that James McAvoy was a contender until Peter Jackson debunked that rumor.
Then Daniel Radcliffe was making the rumor mill until he personally said, “Thanks. But no thanks.”
I don't remember them "debunking" James McAvoy... Daniel Radcliffe was debunked by his own admission...
I think this news syndication is trying to stir up international attention...
"Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."
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sara
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Dec 15 2009, 2:02am
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I don't believe it for a second.//
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Close the door, put out the light.
You know they won't be home tonight.
The snow falls hard and don't you know?
The winds of Thor are blowing cold.
They're wearing steel that's bright and true
They carry news that must get through.
They choose the path where no-one goes.
They hold no quarter.
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Kangi Ska
Half-elven
Dec 15 2009, 2:16am
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Maybe one of the Mirkwood Spiders.
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Kangi Ska
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chris63
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Dec 15 2009, 2:18am
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Looks like a Hobbit.
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Xoanon
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Dec 15 2009, 2:19am
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As much as I like Tobey (Spider-Man crying not included), this isn't true according to my sources.
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aranelthehobbit22
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Dec 15 2009, 2:54am
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As much as I like Spider-man, I have to admit, Toby Maguire is no hobbit!
Frodo is supposed to look young, like a robust hobbit just out of his tweens. But Bilbo gets the Ring AFTER 50, he should look like he's about 40 or so, the Ring keeps him looking about 40 and 50's when he's older, unlike Frodo who inherits the Ring earlier in his life.
But I do like the idea of James McAvoy, he looks old enough to do something like this.
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Kangi Ska
Half-elven
Dec 15 2009, 3:17am
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Too Bad I was Pulling for the Spider Role
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Altaira
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Dec 15 2009, 3:37am
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I can just hear it now:
Bilbo:
Old fat spider spinning in a tree!
Even with 'spi-dey sense' you can't see me!
  
Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
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TORn Calendar
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Sunflower
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Dec 15 2009, 4:13am
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This is worse then the "not mentioning Andy" bit from PJ...
Seriously, you guys..HOW could you pssibly take this seriously for a moment?
(Hey, maybe the "Big Announcement" tomorrow is Shia LeBouf! )
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MrCere
Sr. Staff
Dec 15 2009, 6:15am
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ONE Website blog listed Radcliffe on a poll question. He was NEVER actually said by anybody at anytime to be thought of for Bilbo but internet people desperate for news reported it like it was possible and it got a life of its own. It never even had a source or was said by the originator to be rumored.
It never was. Very poor journalistic standards at work.
The Latino Review, by the way, is more solid than that and in that article it says the writer asked around in a way about Toby M. that I consider to be responsible.
Of course Calisuri / Xoanon updating the post on MAIN and saying it isn't true is something I personally would bank on 100%.
I have no choice but to believe in free will.
The cake is a lie
The cake is a lie
The cake is a lie
My blog
(This post was edited by MrCere on Dec 15 2009, 6:25am)
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MrCere
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Dec 15 2009, 6:24am
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I feel confident they reported the truth exactly as it was told to the reporter. And, Jack Black for King Kong? Seriously? Yes.
I have no choice but to believe in free will.
The cake is a lie
The cake is a lie
The cake is a lie
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