The internet breathed a collective sigh of relief when a couple weeks ago we reported James McAvoy would play Bilbo Baggins in the Hobbit because it meant that Jack Black was no longer being considered.
Well now we brace for impact as we hear from the potential hobbit himself that its not true.
Wanted junket in London where James McAvoy said, “it’s not true by the way, it’s all internet rumoring and nothing else I’m afraid. Sorry.”
He, of course, was referring to the internet rumors that he’ll be playing Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming Hobbit movies.
Upon hearing this news I thought that McAvoy would be perfect for the role, and I was puzzled and thought it was a joke that they were considering Jack Black. Now that McAvoy has settled the rumours to say he is NOT in, are they going to fall back on Black?
Good god I hope not. Black is good at some roles, and is to be taken in small doses every 3-4 years. But he is NOT a good fit for the Hobbit. I would sooner play the role myself and face the ridicule of thousands of Hobbit fans than to allow the International Friends to have to hear Jack Black was hired to play Bilbo.
So if not McAvoy, they will need to be looking at names FAST before they just “settle” for Black.
So throw some names out there, to give them some ideas. ANY ideas.
