Firstly, Martin Freeman is playing Bilbo Baggins. From his quirky portrayal of Arthur Dent in Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy, to the intelligent and loyal Dr. Watson in BBC's Sherlock series, this guy can act. Not to mention he looks like a hobbit.
A cute hobbit. :)Secondly, Peter Jackson is being the director. Having had a large part in the making of the LOTR series, it makes sense that he would be a big part of this movie. Hearing he was the director has caused some of the actors from the series to express an interest in being in the movie. Both Orlando Bloom (Legolas) and Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) are said to have interest in being in the film, even though neither of those characters appear in the book. Plus, Howard Shore, who was the composer of the amazing music to the LOTR movies, is also composing for The Hobbit.
Thirdly, there is a massive amount of rumors surrounding this film. Many of which I want to believe. For instance, the fact that Leonard Nimoy (who plays the original Spock) is going to voice Smaug the dragon. That would be awesome. And the fact that it is rumored that David Tennant wants a part in the movie. Although I could be biased, because I think any movie with David Tennant in it is amazing. :)
Only problem with the movie, it is coming out in two parts. Not only do I have to wait at least a year for the first part, but then that means I have to wait forever for the second part.
Still, sounds AMAZING!! Are you going to see it when it come out?
