One of the most anticipated films coming out in the upcoming years has to be “The Hobbit”. Every bit of news regarding the project is one more step to seeing the “Lord Of The Rings” prequel(s). Two bits came out today. One expected, and the other that could be a bombshell.
The role call has apparently been called out for ‘The Hobbit’ – and one rather unexpected name is rumored to be in the cast. That actor’s name? Elijah Wood.
Deadline gives the lowdown over Middle Earth:
Now, the question will be which cast members from The Lord of the Rings come back for encores. I’ve heard talk of conversations with Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis and possibly Elijah Wood. I’d heard Orlando Bloom was also in talks before the holidays. Returning actors will need to be locked in shortly.
The article also goes on to say that WB will handle the worldwide distribution to the “Hobbit” films. That’s logical (they owned New Line) so that isn’t the surprise.
The surprise is the “possible” addition of Wood.
Many across the lands are wondering how. McKellan as Gandalf and Serkis reprising Gollum is one thing; the characters were in the prequel books. But Frodo? That’s a puzzle. Some say it’s just that Frodo may be brifly seen at the end of the second part of ‘Hobbit’, others not at all. If the name wasHugo Weaving, nobody would bat an eye (I hope Weaving’s back anyway) but here’s my thoughts on if and I mean If this is true,?
I think there is one possible way they can get away with it, and I’m fine with it. Let’s say Frodo has kids or reading to a bunch of Hobbit children. The book he reads them is based on Bilbo’s adventures. Thus, Wood can narrate the opening of ‘Hobbit’ and, in the second film, close it out. It’s a legit possibility- he did finish his uncle’s book, didn’t he?
That’s my take on this news rumor (yes, I believe Wood has a cameo) but what do you think? Do you want Frodo in ‘Hobbit’, even if it is just a cameo and to bookend the film? Or should Wood’s Frodo not step foot yet in the shire?
