The cast list for
The Hobbit, Peter Jackson's two-part adaptation of Tolkien's epic prequel to
The Lord of the Rings, has become one name stronger this week with the announcement that Stephen Fry will star in the first movie. Fry- acclaimed for programmes such as
A Bit of Fry & Laurie, QI and countless others- will portray the Master of Laketown, a capable but greedy leader who meets Bilbo Baggins, the father of
LOTR protagonist Frodo who is here younger and hoping to reclaim lost treasure from the evil dragon Smaug. Speaking on the casting, Peter Jackson said: "In addition to his writing skills, [Stephen]'s a terrific actor and will create a very memorable Master for us." Other big names currently shooting
The Hobbit include Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Sylvester McCoy and James Nesbitt, plus we're promised returns from
Rings stars Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Hugo Weaving, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Christopher Lee and Cate Blanchett.
The Hobbit: Part 1 and
Part 2 are set for release in December 2012 and December 2013 respectively.
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