PJ wants to do The Hobbit {seriously} - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

**The Saucepan Man** · 04-07-2004, 04:54 PM

There are already a number of threads here dealing with the possibility of Jackson directing a film version of the Hobbit, so I am merging this thread in with one of those.

Read up and you can find all sorts of opinions on the likelihood (and desirability) of the film being made, potential changes to the story and views on who should play some of the roles.

And here's another thread discussing possible casting:

Cast the First Hobbit

Oddwen · 04-07-2004, 06:45 PM

Actually, the guy who played Farmer Maggot ("There's no Bagginses here. They're all up in Hobbiton.") reminds me very much of a younger Bilbo.

Could they not (as in the FotR party scene) have an older Bilbo played by Ian Holm narrating his adventure to a captive young audience?

The Only Real Estel · 04-26-2004, 04:34 PM

Oddwen: Actually, I think there's a much better chance of them just going with Ian Holm again. Although that all depends on how long it takes them to start filming the movie...he's no spring chicken

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If he is going to be 72, he'd have to do a really good job, especially if they want him to act considerably younger than the 50 he is in the books, like they did with Frodo.

ElberethVarda · 05-06-2004, 03:41 PM

Actually, PJ has no intention as far as anyone knows, of doing the Hobbit now. He and Fran are totally occupied by King Kong. You can read to your heart's content about anything concerning the Hobit film here.

The Only Real Estel · 05-06-2004, 06:23 PM

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Actually, PJ has no intention as far as anyone knows, of doing the Hobbit now. He and Fran are totally occupied by King Kong.

Oh, he's certainly not worrying about it now. But apparently he is very interested in it after King Kong (as just about everybody has said in just about every post in this thread

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Child of the 7th Age · 12-11-2004, 12:33 PM

More fuel for speculation..... Here is a doozy of a story on The Hobbit.

Click here for PJ's comments on bringing back the "relatives" of the Ring characters.

OK, Gimli is not a problem. You could certainly reprise Ian as Gandalf. And I suppose they could run into a younger Arwen or Aragorn or Legalos. The latter would make some sense in Mirkwood, perhaps even helping Bilbo escape.

But what could they possibly have in mind for Pippin or Merry or someone like Boromir or Faramir? (Just how far are they going with this thing?) And how do Ian and Elijah fit in here? If all his Hobbit buds were going back for the Hobbit shooting, I can't imagine Elijah being "left out".

Any ideas? You also get the impression that some of these actors still really miss the bonds they forged in making LotR.

Lobelia · 12-11-2004, 03:19 PM

[QUOTE=Child of the 7th Age]More fuel for speculation..... Here is a doozy of a story on The Hobbit.

OK, Gimli is not a problem. You could certainly reprise Ian as Gandalf. And I suppose they could run into a younger Arwen or Aragorn or Legalos. The latter would make some sense in Mirkwood, perhaps even helping Bilbo escape.

But what could they possibly have in mind for Pippin or Merry or someone like Boromir or Faramir? (Just how far are they going with this thing?) And how do Ian and Elijah fit in here? If all his Hobbit buds were going back for the Hobbit shooting, I can't imagine Elijah being "left out".

Any ideas?

Gimli says he was left at home as being too young at merely sixty (can't recall where this passage appears, somewhere in the HOME books, where the characters are sitting around Minas Tirith discussing the quest of Erebor).That leaves him out. Legolas would be there, but really, is there any reason Orlando Bloom couldn't just play Thranduil? That way they wouldn't have to stick in a cameo of a character who wasn't in the novel just to please the fans. Of course, he is a bit young to be convincing; Thranduil might look young, but has a mature dignity about him. I'd still rather see that than stick in Legolas. No, you couldn't have Boromir or Faramir, obviously, or even a young Denethor, because he wasn't born at the time! Arwen was in Lothlorien at the time - remember, when Aragorn first sees her, she's only just come home from there, and he's twenty at the time. Aragorn was ten and living in Rivendell during the period of The Hobbit - he could perhaps come in briefly while the maps are being interpreted and be shooed off to play. Though I sometimes wonder if Aragorn *ever* played.

04-07-2004, 04:54 PM	#1
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Thread Merged There are already a number of threads here dealing with the possibility of Jackson directing a film version of the Hobbit, so I am merging this thread in with one of those. Read up and you can find all sorts of opinions on the likelihood (and desirability) of the film being made, potential changes to the story and views on who should play some of the roles. And here's another thread discussing possible casting: Cast the First Hobbit __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind! Last edited by The Saucepan Man; 04-07-2004 at 05:02 PM.

04-07-2004, 06:45 PM	#2
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Actually, the guy who played Farmer Maggot ("There's no Bagginses here. They're all up in Hobbiton.") reminds me very much of a younger Bilbo. Could they not (as in the FotR party scene) have an older Bilbo played by Ian Holm narrating his adventure to a captive young audience? __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

04-26-2004, 04:34 PM	#3
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	Oddwen: Actually, I think there's a much better chance of them just going with Ian Holm again. Although that all depends on how long it takes them to start filming the movie...he's no spring chicken . If he is going to be 72, he'd have to do a really good job, especially if they want him to act considerably younger than the 50 he is in the books, like they did with Frodo. Last edited by The Only Real Estel; 04-26-2004 at 04:38 PM.

05-06-2004, 03:41 PM	#4
ElberethVarda Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Valinor Posts: 16	Actually, PJ has no intention as far as anyone knows, of doing the Hobbit now. He and Fran are totally occupied by King Kong. You can read to your heart's content about anything concerning the Hobit film here. __________________ Yea, As sure as I have a thought or soul.

12-11-2004, 12:33 PM	#6
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Oh, my.... More fuel for speculation..... Here is a doozy of a story on The Hobbit. Click here for PJ's comments on bringing back the "relatives" of the Ring characters. OK, Gimli is not a problem. You could certainly reprise Ian as Gandalf. And I suppose they could run into a younger Arwen or Aragorn or Legalos. The latter would make some sense in Mirkwood, perhaps even helping Bilbo escape. But what could they possibly have in mind for Pippin or Merry or someone like Boromir or Faramir? (Just how far are they going with this thing?) And how do Ian and Elijah fit in here? If all his Hobbit buds were going back for the Hobbit shooting, I can't imagine Elijah being "left out". Any ideas? You also get the impression that some of these actors still really miss the bonds they forged in making LotR. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

12-11-2004, 03:19 PM	#7
Lobelia Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 150	[QUOTE=Child of the 7th Age]More fuel for speculation..... Here is a doozy of a story on The Hobbit. OK, Gimli is not a problem. You could certainly reprise Ian as Gandalf. And I suppose they could run into a younger Arwen or Aragorn or Legalos. The latter would make some sense in Mirkwood, perhaps even helping Bilbo escape. But what could they possibly have in mind for Pippin or Merry or someone like Boromir or Faramir? (Just how far are they going with this thing?) And how do Ian and Elijah fit in here? If all his Hobbit buds were going back for the Hobbit shooting, I can't imagine Elijah being "left out". Any ideas? Gimli says he was left at home as being too young at merely sixty (can't recall where this passage appears, somewhere in the HOME books, where the characters are sitting around Minas Tirith discussing the quest of Erebor).That leaves him out. Legolas would be there, but really, is there any reason Orlando Bloom couldn't just play Thranduil? That way they wouldn't have to stick in a cameo of a character who wasn't in the novel just to please the fans. Of course, he is a bit young to be convincing; Thranduil might look young, but has a mature dignity about him. I'd still rather see that than stick in Legolas. No, you couldn't have Boromir or Faramir, obviously, or even a young Denethor, because he wasn't born at the time! Arwen was in Lothlorien at the time - remember, when Aragorn first sees her, she's only just come home from there, and he's twenty at the time. Aragorn was ten and living in Rivendell during the period of The Hobbit - he could perhaps come in briefly while the maps are being interpreted and be shooed off to play. Though I sometimes wonder if Aragorn ever played.