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Six new images posted on USA Today online showing the dwarves, Bilbo, Gandalf, Gollum, and Radagast! Is this a peek at what's in the upcoming trailer this week??
Be sure and read what Phillipa has to say about Thorin. If you had any doubts about the character's significance to the trilogy, this might help alleviate them.
I LOVE what Philippa says!! Maybe she has a crush on Thorin too?
Who wouldn’t!!
That’s our man, front and center!
I’d definitely walk to the end of Middle Earth for him! And back!
I was thinking the same thing when I read Philippa’s words, Teuchter…:)
I was thrilled when she said that the first time she heard Richard speak she knew they had chosen the perfect person to play Thorin (or words to that effect). As we all know she isn’t the first person to be impressed by his voice and she certainly won’t be the last!!
There is such a unique quality to it that I think we would recognize it anywhere. No wonder he’s been asked to narrate so many documentaries, do voice-overs for commercials and the like!
She’s obviously got the GTG, that Philippa lady! Yes, Richard’s voice is such a treasure. If all else fails, he could certainly make a good living just doing voice overs and commercials!
I see no reason for him to ever face unemployment, really.
No no no, of course not!
We can only hope and pray.
Sorry for Martin Freeman but I’m sure Thorin will steal the show !!!!
I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised! I think many people will be blown away by him – even those unfamiliar with him previously. Of course I think the whole movie will be fantastic!!
I think many of those who are not familiar with him are going to leave the theatre thinking, “Man, that Armitage guy is good. I wonder what else he’s done?”
Little do they know all the treats in store.
It wouldn’t be the first time (nor likely will it be the last) that Richard eclipses a co-star if that does happen. Look at what happened with RH . . . I’m sure Martin will do a great job but RA is a powerhouse of talent and charisma (and sex appeal)–just what we’ve seen of the trailer so far makes me think he’s going to be an amazing presence in this film.
Interesting that the scroll and other images we’ve seen thus far feature Thorin. I think these films will be as much Thorin’s story as anyone else’s, and I agree about the “amazing presence.”
It’s definitely Bilbo, Gandalf and Thorin who are getting the lion’s share of promotion thus far. In the annual there are three characters with two-page spreads–those three. Everybody else has a single page or part of a page. I am eager to get the official movie guide in Nov. because it is supposed to feature exclusive interviews with principal cast members, which has to include RA. Clearly, Boyens considers Thorin very important part of the story.
Hmmm..Ms. Boyens..:) Extremly wise woman!
I do love a smart and creative woman.
I was rapt to read what Phillipa said; the amount of screentime that Thorin will have looks very promising if he has such a pivotal role to play in the story. It would seem that Phillipa has had as much faith in Richard as PJ, judging by what she said at the ComicCon conference; that the minute he opened his mouth they absolutely knew they had made the right decision.
I agree with you all, Richard is going to knock everyone’s socks off, even those of us who know what he’s capable of!
Yes, I don’t think she would have said that if Richard’s role wasn’t going to be quite substantial. I believe our hearts will be ready to burst with pride as we watch his performance.
So true! I get more excited about the whole thing as each day passes.
I have never anticipated a movie more eagerly and with more excitement than I do this film. Not long now before the new trailer debuts!! And PJ has promised other treats . . .
I think he is a master at keeping the fans interest piqued. I know he’s got me hanging on his every word – and his actions.
Well Angie I’ve said it before and I will say it again he is one HOT DWARF!!!. Phillipa is obviously a very perceptive woman as Nadia says I’am in no doubt that Thorin will steal the show and the whole world will see what a brilliant actor Richard is. Bring It On!!!
The hotness, the regalness, the fierceness, it’s all undeniable.