Some images of Richard from Thursday night’s NY premiere of The Hobbit. He was sporting a three-piece blue-grey and taupe plaid suit with a crisp white shirt and sapphire blue tie. The colors really brought out the blue in those gorgeous eyes. He looked the very proper and handsome English gent. I saw a touch of Cary Grant again.
Unfortunately, there was no live streaming and if it weren’t for the fans and some of the blogsites there tweeting updates, we’d have been in the dark concerning the evening. Several RA fans who had braved hours in the cold were rewarded when they got some autographs (and a few got pix). Alas, they were rushing the celebs along and they didn’t have much time to interact with the fans.
Those who did get to see/meet him sound pretty starry-eyed! Judging by these photos, it’s so easy to understand exactly why. And I have already re-blogged Frenz’s post featuring the brief video footage she shot of our gorgeous guy, so be certain you check it out.
Apparently the rest of the dwarves were all friendly and personable. I just wish they’d been given a–I don’t know–showier reception. It was, as Janine said, an unexpected letdown after all the excitement of Wellington and Japan. Apparently, there wasn’t even a red carpet and Franny described the entrance to the theatre as looking like an alley way . . . oh, well. I am certain London will make up for it.
The cast is supposed to be interviewed by Ann Curry on the TODAY show Friday morning. I’ve got the DVR set up to record. I enjoyed Ann’s interview with Sir Peter on Rock Center Thursday night. One or two behind-the-scenes glimpses of RA were also seen. I have to say I love PJ more than ever! What a delightful man. I am so glad Richard had the opportunity to work with a director of his caliber. They make a great team!
the armitage effect 
Yes, he is channeling Cary Grant. Gorgeous guy. 😀
I love doing photos of him in sepia anyway, because it’s such a classic look, and he’s such a classic guy. But in outfits like this it especially brings out that old-fashioned movie star allure he exudes. It’s just perfect, I think.
He really does have it. He’s my combo of Cary, Gregory and Jimmy. All in one. Would love to see him in one of those classics. I would probably die.
I’ve always thought he had it, but recently, with these looks she’s been putting him into, that old-fashioned allure really shines. And you just named three of my favorite classic film stars. I would watch any of them in anything.
Divine. Just divine.
He really is.
“Temptation eyes” is right. Richard looks so great in these pics, definitely a classic.
I was thinking that the premiere in NY was more low key and even defensive because it was AFI and perhaps because they had received more threats of protests and demonstrations.
That’s possible, too. I know the PETA people were there with what Franny described as “truly rubbish” signs and maybe that lead to tightened security as well. It’s just a shame things couldn’t have been a little more relaxed.
Oh, and guess what I just ordered–the last Lego Thorin mini figure at Amazon. *teehee* He looks so cute AND fierce! It will take a couple of weeks for it to get here, but I think will be worth the wait.
*giggles* Good for you! Sort of like knowing Santa is on his way…
I have so far resisted the temptation to buy either a plush or lego Thorin as, unlike the real one, i’m not exactly sure what i’d want to do with them.
I will likely take silly photographs with them. 😉
Wow, they’ve already shipped Richard’s mini-me!That was quick!
We know what we’d want to do with the real one, naturally, but you can’t get the real one on Amazon.
More’s the pity. 😉
It is possible and it’s better than (God forbid) some sort of Richie’s personal concerns, right?
Charming *thud*