Peter Jackson Unveils The Hobbit Casting

Sir Jackson and New Line have cast Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, confirming rumors.

The two-movie adaptation also features Richard Armitage (Frozen) as leader of the Company of Dwarves Thorin Oakenshield, Aidan Turner (Being Human) as Kili, Rob Kazinsky (EastEnders) as Fili and Graham McTavish (24) as Dwalin. Other castings include Stephen Hunter as Bombur, Peter Hambleton as Gloin, Mark Hadlow as Dori and John Callen as Oin.

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