Multiple sources are reporting Tobey Maguire will play Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming movie “The Hobbit”. I think this is pretty good news.
Here is a report from Newkerla:
The ‘Spider Man’ star will play the role of Bilbo Baggins in the blockbuster movie version of JRR Tolkein”s classic book.
According to the reports, producer Peter Jackson and director Guillermo del Toro
have been in talks with him for months, reports the Sun.A source said, “The Hobbit team are deep in the casting process. Everyone is over the moon.”
“Tobey is not only one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, he is also one of the best actors.”
And also Movies.UK
The 34-year-old actor – who last week quit the Spider-Man franchise shortly before filming was due to begin on its fourth instalment – is to play Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s movie adaptation of JRR Tolkein’s Lord Of The Rings prequel, according to The Sun.
Producer Jackson – who directed the Lord Of The Rings trilogy – and director Guillermo del Toro have reportedly had their sights set on Maguire for the role for months.
I think he looks the part, I am looking forward to this like no other. The shooting of the film will start in the summer with the story split into two movies, set for release in 2011 and 2012.
