Lord of the Rings - Younger Bilbo Baggins/Martin Freeman Appreciation #1 ~

Andie · 02-03-2011, 06:21 AM

Martin John C. Freeman (born 8 September 1971) is an English actor. He is known for his roles as Tim Canterbury in the BBC’s Golden Globe-winning comedy The Office, Arthur Dent in the film adaptation of Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and Dr. John Watson in Sherlock.

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Jazz · 02-03-2011, 07:59 AM

It's funny, I had forgotten about him being in Hitchhiker's Guide and I've seen it. I was too blown away by how bright blue Zooey's eyes were.

But LOVE him in Sherlock though!

Andie · 02-04-2011, 07:23 AM

Jazz!

I adore him on Sherlock, so happy about the second season. After that ending I so can't wait fore it

Jazz · 02-04-2011, 07:32 AM

I know! I think the cast were surprised that people really enjoyed the mini-series so much...I hope they start up again soon!

And I wonder if Martin is prepared for the popularity that will come with being Bilbo!

Chrissy · 02-04-2011, 07:39 AM

Really like him in Sherlock.

Nad · 02-04-2011, 08:30 AM

How did I miss this thread before? *scratches head*

Anyhow, I loved him as Watson and can't wait to see him also Bilbo!

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Originally Posted by Jazz

And I wonder if Martin is prepared for the popularity that will come with being Bilbo!

The hype about the LotR cast should have provided him - and the rest of the cast - with some clues.

Tomorrow's skies · 02-04-2011, 12:49 PM

Love Bilbo, not loving the casting choice..

Chrissy · 02-04-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nad (View Post)

How did I miss this thread before? *scratches head*

Anyhow, I loved him as Watson and can't wait to see him also Bilbo!

The hype about the LotR cast should have provided him - and the rest of the cast - with some clues.

Perhaps he thinks it will not be as crazy this time?

Andie · 02-05-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DiagonalZipper (View Post)

Love Bilbo, not loving the casting choice..

Why?

change my luck · 02-05-2011, 06:06 AM

I dont know if I've really seen this guy in anything. Im sure he'll be great though.

Nad · 02-07-2011, 12:09 PM

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Freeman 'almost turned down The Hobbit'
Monday, February 7 2011, 01:50 GMT
By Tara Fowler

Martin Freeman has revealed that he almost turned down the role of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit.

Freeman spoke to Total Film about having to reject the offer due to commitments to BBC series Sherlock, until director Peter Jackson changed the shooting schedule to accommodate him.

"I had to turn it down because of being contractually obliged to do the second series of Sherlock for the BBC, which we are doing in the middle of this year," said Freeman.

He continued: "When I found out I couldn't do both it was very sad. And then it was very flattering when Peter Jackson rearranged the filming around my availability."

The Hobbit will be divided into two parts. Part 1 is expected to open in cinemas in 2012, with Part 2 opening in 2013.

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Jazz · 02-08-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by only dreaming (View Post)

I dont know if I've really seen this guy in anything. Im sure he'll be great though.

Hmm..he was in the British's version of The Office...the movie - Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, Love Actually and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

And he's now in BBC's Sherlock which is a really good series playing Watson.