Jackson Slated to Make Hobbit Movie, Sequel

syrinx writes "Peter Jackson, New Line Cinema, and MGM have agreed to work on two new movies: a film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', and a further sequel. From the article: 'The two Hobbit films ... are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of 'The Hobbit' release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011.'" Not sure if it would be possible to nab Ian Holm as Bilbo, but here's hoping.

Comments

Re:Not that I care, but

[rehtonAesoohC]

Jackson has always wanted to do film The Hobbit, but due to legal issues they couldn't agree on terms.

They've finally resolved, woo!

Re:Martin Freeman Would Be Better

[charlesbakerharris]

Am I the only one who's noticed that Martin Freeman wasn't actually in the LOTR?

Re:Actors ...

[njfuzzy]

I believe that Sir Ian McKellen has said that he would be overjoyed to play Gandalf-- but not if Peter Jackson wasn't involved. I would say he's likely to reprise the role, which is more important than Ian Holm (who would clearly be too old) in terms of continuity. I'd say the other big role to worry about would be Gollum.