Sadly Ian Holm Officially States He is NOT Playing Bilbo Again

[Alidar Jarok]

Perhaps Michael Sheen would fit the bill-bo.

I could definitely see him playing a Hobbit - good idea.

After playing Kenneth Williams, David Frost, Brian Clough, and Tony Blair, I don't think it would be too much of a stretch for him to take on the furry footed one. Facially, he's not that dissimilar to Ian Holm.

I was thinking about that last part. He definitely could pull it off if he wanted to.

 

[cardinal biggles]

So Chris Pine as Bilbo?

Nah, they need to go super-radical with this...

Katee Sackhoff as Bilbo!

 

[Tulin]

The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of Michael Sheen doing it.

 

[Captaindemotion]

^ Me too. When you see him as himself, he looks very Hobbitish. Curly hair, quite long, pointy features, cherubish face. Not to mention the fact that he's a brilliant actor. In fact, I'd have to say he's easily the best suggestion out there.

The only possible snag is that having done Underworld and the next Twilight movie, he might be getting fed up of genre movies. Then again, he doesn't seem to tire of things he's good at, to judge by his many portrayals of real people.

 

[Gaith]

... second movie final scene extended edition cameo? :-P

 

[cardinal biggles]

^ Me too. When you see him as himself, he looks very Hobbitish. Curly hair, quite long, pointy features, cherubish face. Not to mention the fact that he's a brilliant actor. In fact, I'd have to say he's easily the best suggestion out there.

He is a good suggestion. Hopefully he'll be near the top of PJ and Guillermo's list, though PJ didn't let us down with the LOTR casting, so I'm confident they'll come through again here.

The only possible snag is that having done Underworld and the next Twilight movie, he might be getting fed up of genre movies.

I didn't realize he was going to play Aro. Damn, now I will have to see New Moon.

 

[blockaderunner]

Here's a thought. How about letting TPTB cast based on who fits the role of Bilbo rather than being concerned about creating geek hardons. Can you imagine the mess the LOTR movies would have been if the nerd herd was allowed to make casting decisions?

 

[Bishbot]

Here's a thought. How about letting TPTB cast based on who fits the role of Bilbo rather than being concerned about creating geek hardons. Can you imagine the mess the LOTR movies would have been if the nerd herd was allowed to make casting decisions?

Here's another thought - how about letting people discuss something they find interesting and have reasonably well informed opinions on?

 

[Rarewolf]

Good maybe Sylvester McCoy can play the role now since he was up for ti originally.

I've never seen McCoy's acting...

Neither has anyone else.

That must be why the RSC employed him along with McKellen then

 

[Bishbot]

I've never seen McCoy's acting...

Neither has anyone else.

That must be why the RSC employed him along with McKellen then

McCoy is really good when he gets the chance - he's excellent in the darker stories, like "The Curse of Fenric" and "Ghost Light" He is, however, far too old to play Bilbo

 

[paudemge]

If they get someone who does a good job i'll be happy. As long as they don't do a special addition with lotr and digitally replace holms with the new actor, even for the finding of the ring scene.

 

[Bishbot]

If they get someone who does a good job i'll be happy. As long as they don't do a special addition with lotr and digitally replace holms with the new actor, even for the finding of the ring scene.

I'd actually be ok with it JUST for the finding of the ring scene - its not like changing that ruins anything Holm did.

 

[Stevil2001]

I've never seen McCoy's acting...

Neither has anyone else.

That must be why the RSC employed him along with McKellen then

I actually like McCoy a lot. I just can't resist a cheap shot.

 

[Captaindemotion]

Here's a thought. How about letting TPTB cast based on who fits the role of Bilbo rather than being concerned about creating geek hardons. Can you imagine the mess the LOTR movies would have been if the nerd herd was allowed to make casting decisions?

By that rationale, all threads about wishful casting or even directing should be deleted. It's a bit of speculation and swapping of opinions. If you're not interested, you don't have to click on the thread. Just another thought.