TheOneRing.net has posted a press release from New Line Cinema announcing new additions to the cast of The Hobbit films. Of note is Cate Blanchett will reprise her role of Galadriel from the Trilogy. Also this officially confirms the rumors of previous Doctor Who vet Sylvester McCoy is cast as the wizard Radagast the Brown. Additional new cast members include Mikael Persbrandt as shapeshifter Beorn, Ryan Gage as Hobbit Drogo Baggins (father of Bilbo), Jed Brophy as dwarf Nori and William Kircher as dwarf Bifur. Hit the links to read up on the actors and their characters. For whatever reason Sir Ian McKellen remains off the official cast list. The press release is below.Read more »
Blanchett, McCoy, More Join The Hobbit Cast
TheOneRing.net has posted a press release from New Line Cinema announcing new additions to the cast of The Hobbit films. Of note is Cate Blanchett will reprise her role of Galadriel from the Trilogy. Also this officially confirms the rumors of previous Doctor Who vet Sylvester McCoy is cast as the wizard Radagast the Brown. Additional new cast members include Mikael Persbrandt as shapeshifter Beorn, Ryan Gage as Hobbit Drogo Baggins (father of Bilbo), Jed Brophy as dwarf Nori and William Kircher as dwarf Bifur. Hit the links to read up on the actors and their characters. For whatever reason Sir Ian McKellen remains off the official cast list. The press release is below.Read more »