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James McAvoy not to be in “The Hobbit”
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Allan Ford |
Jun 14, 2008 |
Movie News
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Scottish actor James McAvoy has denied rumors that he will play Bilbo Baggins in the movie adaptation of JRR Tolkien‘s “The Hobbit“.Speaking at a press conference for new film Wanted, he said:
“It’s not true. It’s all internet rumouring and nothing else I’m afraid. Sorry.”
Guillermo del Toro was confirmed in April as director of “The Hobbit” and a second film, which takes place in the 60 years between “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings“.
Peter Jackson, who directed the hugely successful Rings trilogy, will be the executive producer of the two films. Sir Ian Holm played Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings.
