Martin Freeman In The Hobbit Afterall?

Martin Freeman In The Hobbit Afterall?

Don't count him out so quickly.

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By The4thWall - Sep 08, 2010 12:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Cinematical.com

Remember yesterday when we heard that a scheduling conflict prevented Martin Freeman from starring in The Hobbit? Well, Cinematical is reporting that the producers are revising the shooting schedule in order for Freeman to star in the film as well as reprise his role of Dr. Watson on the popular BBC show Sherlock. The negotiations are ongoing.

For those of you who don't know, Freeman is most known for starring in Ricky Gervais' The Office.

So, does this mean that The Hobbit is moving along afterall? I mean, Peter Jackson is reportedly on board to direct and casting for Bilbo Baggins seems underway. Could this movie still happen?

Tell me what you think in the comments below. ;)
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The4thWall
The4thWall - 9/8/2010, 1:25 PM
@BmanHall lol. I've never seen him act, but he certainly looks like a hobbit, ;D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/8/2010, 2:02 PM
He does look like a HOBBIT! : P
Stumblin
Stumblin - 9/8/2010, 2:04 PM
Yeah CBM I don't really think they'll have to do too much make up on the guy. I like him in The Office, but I also like Dwight in (American) The Office yet I cannot stand him in any other role.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/8/2010, 2:09 PM
I think JOHN KRASINSKI from the other OFFICE should be in it too!



: P
RichardTheNerd
RichardTheNerd - 9/8/2010, 2:26 PM
Freeman is perfect for Bilbo, kind of like Stephen Fry as Oscar Wilde or Andy Serkis as Gollum -- I can't imagine a better choice for the role.
The4thWall
The4thWall - 9/8/2010, 2:30 PM
@LEEE no, John Krasinski is meant to be Captain America ;D
sexfoodcomics
sexfoodcomics - 9/8/2010, 2:32 PM
there is no way this movie is NOT going to be made.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 9/8/2010, 3:07 PM
Yeah, this is pretty much dead on. I should have thought of this casting!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 9/8/2010, 3:07 PM
4thWall @ ; D

Damn that was a lucky escape! : p
SpideyDude
SpideyDude - 9/8/2010, 3:21 PM
@MassExecutions: you must be the only person who didnt!!!
tigz13
tigz13 - 9/8/2010, 3:24 PM
that photo of freeman just screams bilbo to me...that is if he had been on a diet...i hope he puts on a bit of weight if he does get the role bilbo was never the skinniest of hobbits
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/8/2010, 3:57 PM
Good to see you back tea! :)

This guy looks the part but I'm not a fan of his. In fact, he's probably one of my least favourite British actors...that modern day Sherlock Holmes show he was in recently was crap IMO!
YourMomNaked
YourMomNaked - 9/8/2010, 4:04 PM
Spyglass signs MGM letter of intent, which means they'll have the cash for The Hobbit movies and James Bond.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/09/spyglass-courting-qualia-capital-partner-ken-schapiro-as-mgm-coo.html

@JoshW...Although I haven't seen it personally, I've only heard good things about Freeman's Watson in in the new Sherlock Holmes series.
m73
m73 - 9/8/2010, 4:24 PM
That's fantastic..when you find the right guy..and he IS the right guy..you make it work :)
secretasianboy
secretasianboy - 9/8/2010, 4:40 PM
great
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/8/2010, 4:53 PM
Martin is good actor and im happy if he takes the job!:)
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 9/8/2010, 5:01 PM
This movie will be made, they know there is billion sto make if they do and their not gonna just sit on it forever.

Welcome back @Tea
Jordacar
Jordacar - 9/8/2010, 5:21 PM
I can't remember the last time THE HOBBIT had good news to report. Please let this be so!
Kalabog
Kalabog - 9/8/2010, 5:26 PM
Oh please let this movie be made. The Hobbit was the first J.R.R. Tolkien novel I read back when I was a kid. I was able to read partially The Twin Towers. Thanks to Peter Jackson I finally almost able complete this epic.

By the way, I notice more and more spammers are starting to creep this site.
Kyos
Kyos - 9/8/2010, 5:31 PM
I sooooooo want to see Beorn in action!! Seeing him go berserk at the Battle of the Five Armies would make me more happy than all LotR movies combined, seriously. This guy rocks! :O



Oh, yeah, Freeman does look like a Hobbit and should totally be in the movie. ;)
ThunderCougarFalconBird
ThunderCougarFalconBird - 9/8/2010, 11:57 PM
He is a fantastic choice for bilbo! Simple as that, hope he takes it!
HelaGood
HelaGood - 9/9/2010, 9:09 AM
this would be absolutely perfect!!!!!!!
Flagg
Flagg - 9/9/2010, 10:03 AM
I'm still bitterly disappointed by del Toro's departure. He was the perfect director... in the same way that Martin Freeman is the perfect Bilbo. He even resembles Ian Holm. Please let this happen. Don't take away all my hopes and dreams one by one, world.
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