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{{quote|Despite the various rumors and speculation surround this role, there has only ever been one Bilbo Baggins for us|[[Peter Jackson]]{{ref|1}}}} | {{quote|Despite the various rumors and speculation surround this role, there has only ever been one Bilbo Baggins for us|[[Peter Jackson]]{{ref|1}}}} | ||
'''Martin Freeman''' will be playing the role of [[Bilbo Baggins]] in [[The Hobbit (2012 film)]].{{ref|1}} The role was previously played by [[Ian Holm]] in [[The Lord of the Rings: | '''Martin Freeman''' will be playing the role of [[Bilbo Baggins]] in [[The Hobbit (2012 film)]].{{ref|1}} The role was previously played by [[Ian Holm]] in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy|The Lord of the Rings films]]. | ||
==Casting== | ==Casting== | ||
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| Martin Freeman | |
| Lifetime | September 8, 1971 |
| Portrayed | Bilbo Baggins in: |
| The Hobbit (2012 film) | |
| IMDb | Profile |
- "Despite the various rumors and speculation surround this role, there has only ever been one Bilbo Baggins for us"
- ― Peter JacksonTemplate:Ref
Martin Freeman will be playing the role of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit (2012 film).Template:Ref The role was previously played by Ian Holm in The Lord of the Rings films.
Casting
As far back as 2007 rumors were circulating by fans that Freeman would be an ideal candidate.Template:Ref On October 11, 2010 Freeman confirmed had had to turn down the role due to scheduling conflicts. Template:Ref. He was officially announced for the role on October 21, 2010.Template:Ref
References
- Template:Note http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/peter-jackson-sets-first-names-for-the-hobbit/
- Template:Note http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/09/17/will-martin-freeman-hitch-a-ride-to-the-hobbit/
- Template:Note http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29175
- Template:Note http://www.wired.com/underwire/2010/10/hobbit-bilbo
