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Oleander Took
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May 14 2013, 12:25am
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Benedict Cumberbatch On Smaug, including interesting bits about his audition, from The Huffington Post.
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. From a Star Trek interview.
"Just like I didn't expect you to be in a "Star Trek" movie, for "The Hobbit," you are not the first person I think of when I hear "dragon voice."
You're not the only one. I didn't think I'd be a go-to dragon. Basically, I auditioned for it. And I really wanted the part because I really wanted to do motion-capture. And my father read me the story when I was a child, and it was just a great, full circle, to be able to pay back the compliment. The imagination he fired up at such a young age of having this fantastic, rich, vivid story illuminated by an actor -- which he is -- and so beautifully characterized as he did with bedtime reads as a kid, it's something that really made me want to be a part of it. I was never really into "The Lord of the Rings," but "The Hobbit" was really a defining moment for me as a kid growing up. So, I was over the moon when Peter [Jackson] thought -- surprisingly, to the world -- that I would be right for his dragon.
I didn't realize that you auditioned.
I went in and auditioned for it and met him in person. And he kept on making me read all of these other characters. I said, "Peter, I'm really flattered, but I would give all of your interest up in any of these other characters and sort of throw the bet all on the one I really want to play, which is the dragon." He's like, "Oh, no, no. It's in the bag, mate. You nailed that audition." I said, "Really?" He said, "He totally got what we want from you and that's very exciting, but you could possibly be three or four other parts." I was like, "What?" That was a secret I kept to myself for a while -- and I don't want to talk about that too much because, again, that's another franchise and I know they want to keep that all for when it kicks off this winter. But I will say this: Not only is he a delightful man, he's as delightful to work for as he is a person.
I've interviewed him a couple of times. He seems very nice.
He's lovely, isn't he? He's so modest. You think, this guy plodding around barefoot in shorts and a T-shirt is in charge of the most extraordinary film empire -- and he's kind of built his own studio around those projects."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com
.Two interviews where he speaks about Smaug on the same day? Things may be heating up!
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Ataahua
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May 14 2013, 12:51am
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My take-away lesson from this is:
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Parents: Fire up your kid's geekery early and you'll never know where it'll take them. 
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded beggar with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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Bombadil
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May 14 2013, 1:17am
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Yes! may the Circle Never be unbroken!
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From Fathers&Mothers
to children...
or should Bomby
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Never leave the Ring
of Life alone...
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demnation
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May 14 2013, 1:24am
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And I think it is better when actors approach things like Star Trek and TH as non-fans or with limited exposure (as in BC's case). I just think it tends to bring out better and more genuine performances. For example: Martin Freeman is running around TH with a look on his face that really is asking "What am I doing here?" and that is perfect, because that is exactly what Bilbo's character calls for.
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Eleniel
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May 14 2013, 5:55am
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Cumberbatch "could possibly be 3 or 4 other parts..."
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Presumably that was then - and not now? He is "just" Smaug and the Necromancer as far as we know.
"Choosing Trust over Doubt gets me burned once in a while, but I'd rather be singed than hardened."
¯ Victoria Monfort
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DanielLB
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May 14 2013, 6:08am
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Cumberbatch has 2 main roles (Smaug and voicing the Necromancer). On top of that, he's probably an extra in other places (perhaps a Ringwraith and Orc?) Makes sense to utilise the actors you already have to fill in the gaps, rather than get someone else in.
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Eleniel
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May 14 2013, 6:14am
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Well, I guess as he won't be recognizable in either of his main roles then he could crop up in another "minor role" without causing confusion!
"Choosing Trust over Doubt gets me burned once in a while, but I'd rather be singed than hardened."
¯ Victoria Monfort
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Lieutenant of Dol Guldur
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May 14 2013, 8:40am
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Perhaps a role where you gonna recognize him?
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Neither Smaug nor Sauron (both motion-capture) will look like Benedict Cumberbatch at all so perhaps he is gonna play a small cameo part where you actual can see him in person? Just like Andy Serkis who played King Kong (motion capture) in "King Kong" and Lumpy the cook or in LOTR where he played Gollum (motion capture) and a small cameo as young Smeagol?
I think it would be great to look for Cumberbatchs face in DOS or TABA ;)
"There is only one Lord of the Ring, only one who can bend it to his will. And he does not share power."
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Mr. Arkenstone (isaac)
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May 14 2013, 9:37am
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I think the necromancer will have a resemblance with Benedict
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Well and considering who the necromancer is, I´m almost completely sure that they will make a flashback to show who the necromancer was before falling into the darkness, and definetly it will have his face
The flagon with the dragon has the brew that is true!
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Arannir
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May 14 2013, 10:08am
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Yes. Just yes.
I still hope for a Sauron flashback when the WC realizes who the Necro is... maybe told by Galadriel.
"Mithrandir... Sauron? Sauron the fallen. Sauron the traitor..."
Not sure what of his story is in LotR and TH, though. At least Annatar they wanted to use in LotR as well... not sure about the Eregion and Numenor storyline other than the timelines.
“A dragon is no idle fancy. Whatever may be his origins, in fact or invention, the dragon in legend is a potent creation of men’s imagination, richer in significance than his barrow is in gold.” J.R.R. Tolkien
Words of wisdom that should be remembered - both by critics, purists and anyone in between.
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Mr. Arkenstone (isaac)
Tol Eressea
May 14 2013, 10:11am
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PJ told in an ancient interview (Del Toro´s period)
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hat they were going to show more of Sauron, a lot more of his origns, and in LOTR books there is a lot more that what was tod in the movies. Morgoth even is in there, so I can imagine that thsi could be one of the most awesome parts of the six movies.
And I can see a paralel prologue in TABA, paralel to Gollum´s prologue in ROTK, of the downfall of Annatar into the darkness
The flagon with the dragon has the brew that is true!
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Glorfindela
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May 14 2013, 10:32am
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I'm looking forward to hearing interviews with him
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He's very articulate, and it would be great to see him interacting with Martin Freeman in interviews (MF is much better interacting with other actors in interviews, than doing them on his own – a naturally very funny guy).
I'd love to actually see BC in the films.
Great, also, that he has such enthusiasm for the work! 
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DanielLB
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May 14 2013, 10:53am
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Is Cumberbatch just providing the voice of the Necromancer, or is he just doing the motion capture? Or both?
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Arannir
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May 14 2013, 11:01am
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They only talked about the voice...
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... as of yet, but of course they would want to be secretive about a Sauron-flashback if it should happen. That would be a pretty epic surprise one would not want to spoil.
“A dragon is no idle fancy. Whatever may be his origins, in fact or invention, the dragon in legend is a potent creation of men’s imagination, richer in significance than his barrow is in gold.” J.R.R. Tolkien
Words of wisdom that should be remembered - both by critics, purists and anyone in between.
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Mr. Arkenstone (isaac)
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May 14 2013, 11:07am
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have to find PJ´s interview were he says that
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but Im pretty sure that we will see it
The flagon with the dragon has the brew that is true!
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painjoiker
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May 14 2013, 12:43pm
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As far as I can remember I think he's cast as both motion-capture as voice!
He have been talking about how he's going to separate the voices in at least one interview, though I can't find it now... maybe someone else can?
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Oleander Took
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May 14 2013, 9:52pm
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but no luck, sorry :/
But indeed he will both voice and mocap The Necromancer. Between this and Smaug voice and mocap i think we will enjoy the BTS materials a lot ;)
And my vote for any extra role he could have goes to Annatar too
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