James McAvoy might be Bilbo Baggins? - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 05-30-2008, 05:05 AM

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James McAvoy played Mr. Tumnus in Narnia.

According to The Daily Express, Scottish actor James McAvoy is one of the names at the top of a short list to play lead Hobbit Bilbo Baggins.

Producer Guillermo Del Toro offered very little about the situation saying. “I can tell you it's down to a few names that we all agree upon. For our first choice, completely magically we all have the same name."

Sources told the British newspaper, "A number of names have been doing the rounds, including Daniel Radcliffe and Jack Black, but James (McAvoy) is the one the film's bosses really want. They're expected to have talks soon so hopefully it could be confirmed in the not too distant future."

Sir Ian McKellen will reprise his role as Gandalf, The character of Bilbo Baggins was played by Ian Holm in the previous films of the fantasy franchise, but he is due to be replaced by a high profile star for the new movie.

You just know they are to ask James McAvoy all about this when he starts promoting WANTED.

WriteSimply · 05-30-2008, 05:07 AM

We need a master The Hobbit thread so that every emerging news about the film can be thrown in there. Otherwise, every single news will get its own thread.

fuad

GreenScar · 05-30-2008, 05:16 AM

Good idea.

Are you really in Malaysia?

Grant Matrix · 05-30-2008, 03:04 PM

I am disappointed by this news

I thought Ian Holm was fantastic in LOTR and I really looked forward to seeing him reprising the role.

WickyWoo · 05-30-2008, 03:19 PM

Ian Holm is far too old to play Bilbo. He was playing him at 111, not 50

Might this be the first movie where McAvoy actually keeps his shirt on the whole time?

He's a great actor, he'll do well

GreenScar · 05-31-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Ian Holm is far too old to play Bilbo. He was playing him at 111, not 50

Might this be the first movie where McAvoy actually keeps his shirt on the whole time?

He's a great actor, he'll do well

I agree. I'm looking forward to seeing him in Wanted. Also looks good.

05-30-2008, 05:05 AM	#1
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	James McAvoy might be Bilbo Baggins? Source James McAvoy played Mr. Tumnus in Narnia. According to The Daily Express, Scottish actor James McAvoy is one of the names at the top of a short list to play lead Hobbit Bilbo Baggins. Producer Guillermo Del Toro offered very little about the situation saying. “I can tell you it's down to a few names that we all agree upon. For our first choice, completely magically we all have the same name." Sources told the British newspaper, "A number of names have been doing the rounds, including Daniel Radcliffe and Jack Black, but James (McAvoy) is the one the film's bosses really want. They're expected to have talks soon so hopefully it could be confirmed in the not too distant future." Sir Ian McKellen will reprise his role as Gandalf, The character of Bilbo Baggins was played by Ian Holm in the previous films of the fantasy franchise, but he is due to be replaced by a high profile star for the new movie. You just know they are to ask James McAvoy all about this when he starts promoting WANTED.

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05-30-2008, 05:07 AM	#2
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	We need a master The Hobbit thread so that every emerging news about the film can be thrown in there. Otherwise, every single news will get its own thread. fuad

05-30-2008, 05:16 AM	#3
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Good idea. Are you really in Malaysia?

05-30-2008, 03:04 PM	#4
Grant Matrix Banned Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I am disappointed by this news I thought Ian Holm was fantastic in LOTR and I really looked forward to seeing him reprising the role.

05-30-2008, 03:19 PM	#5
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Ian Holm is far too old to play Bilbo. He was playing him at 111, not 50 Might this be the first movie where McAvoy actually keeps his shirt on the whole time? He's a great actor, he'll do well

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