Benedict Cumberbatch will play Smaug in The Hobbit
Benedict Cumberbatch will portray Smaug using motion-capture techniques, which Andy Serkis also utilizes to play Gollum. Smaug is one of the most powerful dragons in Middle Earth, who makes his home at Lonely Mountain. Necromancer is also known as the evil Sauron from the original trilogy. It isn't known how large the Smaug and Necromancer roles are in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
It seems Peter Jackson's cast for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is finally complete. Production is currently under way in New Zealand.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey comes to theaters December 14th, 2012 and stars Cate Blanchett, Saoirse Ronan, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Martin Freeman, David Tennant, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.
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Rogue_x23
Actually i were hoping for more matured evil sounding smaug along the lines say Alan Rickman,Roddy McDowell, Terrance stamp.William Hurt OR Malcolm McDowell
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RojoDiablo
He was solid playing Sherlock Holmes alongside Freeman as Watson, it's all I've seen him in.
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Mutant
cool
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TheMightyThor
this is awesome news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Brizzy
I approve!
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Nautical
He looks like a hobbit.
11 months agoby @nautical05Flag
Josh
@cheloceanjewel Tenant was rumoured for Thranduil a long time ago, but that was before Lee Pace was cast. I have a feeling he's probably not going to be in the movie.
11 months agoby @shuabertFlag
Josh
I recognize him from Atonement. It's a small role, but he's really good in it, and I think that's all I've seen him in. This should be good!
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The Narrator: The Better Man
Not sure about this. Necromancer? With distortion, sure. and I definitely enjoy his role in Sherlock (can't wait till the second mini-season). As for Smaug, I was looking forward to Serkis performing, as he did Kong.
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K-Man
Hope he has a great voice.....I'll be anxious to hear what it sounds like.
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CheloceanJewel
Very excited about this! His voice is amazing. I'm curious about the David Tennant mention though. I haven't seen anything that's actually confirmed his involvement. Can anyone tell me what he's playing/when his casting was announced?
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Equialuv
I am so excited! love him as Sherlock and am so glad he is gonna be in this!
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
@dan1 Yes he does
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ZanyZap
@dan1: Don't know, but he looks just like Smaug!
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Dan
Does he have an epic voice?
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