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Hookbill the Goomba · 11-30-2010, 08:31 AM

More McCoy Hobbit casting speculations...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11820379

He's decided to keep quiet now, it seems.

Andsigil · 11-30-2010, 03:15 PM

And then, just as progress is about to be made, political correctness rears its head:

You're too dark to be a Hobbit: Race row after British-Asian woman claims she was discriminated against on set

Bêthberry · 11-30-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andsigil

And then, just as progress is about to be made, political correctness rears its head:

You're too dark to be a Hobbit: Race row after British-Asian woman claims she was discriminated against on set

davem's started a thread about that, Andsigil: can o' worms.

Tuor in Gondolin · 11-30-2010, 04:52 PM

About Sylvester McCoy as Radagast (in The One Ring).

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This reporter’s amateur take? The reason Sylvester has not been officially announced has more to do with adapting The Hobbit for screen and storytelling liberties, than something contract related…but I could be wrong! Afterall, we do already know that Radagast plays no major role in The Hobbit, but his role in the films is rumored to be significant.

I thought the casting odd since in neither
TH or LoTR is Radagast a major character. It's nice he's in it. but I'd
rather he had a role from the book then (apparently) more PJ
meddling in plot and character manipulation.

***Mister Underhill*** · 12-07-2010, 03:52 PM

There's a spate of Hobbit casting announcements, including the return of Cate Blanchett as Galadriel and actors for Balin, Beorn, and Drogo Baggins (!). Of course it's no surprise to anyone that we'll be delving into off-screen action involving the White Council, but as far as I can remember this is the first indication we've had that we'll be getting at least a glimpse of Baggins family history too.

http://www.deadline.com/2010/12/cate...or-the-hobbit/

McKellen and Serkis are still not confirmed. Cue *raised eyebrow*.

Inziladun · 12-07-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Underhill

There's a spate of Hobbit casting announcements, including the return of Cate Blanchett as Galadriel and actors for Balin, Beorn, and Drogo Baggins (!). Of course it's no surprise to anyone that we'll be delving into off-screen action involving the White Council, but as far as I can remember this is the first indication we've had that we'll be getting at least a glimpse of Baggins family history too.

Hmm. Will we get to see Primula push Drogo in the Brandywine?

Khazad-dûm · 12-07-2010, 04:55 PM

Is it just me, or is the guy they picked to play Thorin Oakenshield WAY too young for they part?

11-30-2010, 08:31 AM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	More McCoy Hobbit casting speculations... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11820379 He's decided to keep quiet now, it seems. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

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Andsigil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Deepest Forges of Ered Luin Posts: 733	And then, just as progress is about to be made, political correctness rears its head: You're too dark to be a Hobbit: Race row after British-Asian woman claims she was discriminated against on set __________________ Even as fog continues to lie in the valleys, so does ancient sin cling to the low places, the depression in the world consciousness.

12-07-2010, 04:55 PM	#7
Khazad-dûm Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12	Thorin Is it just me, or is the guy they picked to play Thorin Oakenshield WAY too young for they part?

12-07-2010, 03:52 PM	#5
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	There's a spate of Hobbit casting announcements, including the return of Cate Blanchett as Galadriel and actors for Balin, Beorn, and Drogo Baggins (!). Of course it's no surprise to anyone that we'll be delving into off-screen action involving the White Council, but as far as I can remember this is the first indication we've had that we'll be getting at least a glimpse of Baggins family history too. http://www.deadline.com/2010/12/cate...or-the-hobbit/ McKellen and Serkis are still not confirmed. Cue raised eyebrow.