With Peter Jackson not returning,due to a law suit filed against New line Cinema for "Lord of the Rings II" earnings,Rami's name has been popping up to be the predecessor to the successful trilogy.
But based on the new clips of Spiderman 3 that Sony has released, it's hard to imagine him prodcuing the "Hobbit",when it looks like they will want him back to start working on Spiderman 4. Which would be in the works soon, if Sony goes ahead with another film.
Will have to wait and see what lies ahead for Rami, but someone will have to fill Jackson's spot, and Rami would be a great fit.