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Is Del Toro the right choice for ‘The Hobbit’?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“The Hobbit” has jumped back on my “of interest” list now that New Line and MGM have announced that Guillermo del Toro will direct.
Del Toro can certainly deliver fantasy — if you’ve never seen the Oscar-winning “Pan’s Labyrinth,” do so now. And he adds depth to his stories with dark shadings and clear-eyed looks at whatever danger lurks around corners.
The director will be in New Zealand for four years, working with Peter Jackson (he’s producing) and filming back-to-back “The Hobbit” for 2010 and “The Hobbit 2” for 2011.
Are you excited about Del Toro helming the “Hobbit” films? Who do you want to play Bilbo Baggins?
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By Flo Jean
April 28, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
I think Del Toro is a great choice. I’ve been trying to think who could play Bilbo…but no one comes to mind.
By Matt
April 28, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Next to Jackson, Del Toro is the only director I can think of with the talent to do the material justice. Having Del Toro direct and Jackson produce is that much more of a bonus.
By Ripley
April 29, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this
If we can’t have Jackson as director, then Del Toro is the best choice. Since he has sworn to spare no pains to ensure continuity between the films, I have no doubts to his artistry.
James McAvoy would be a decent Bilbo even though he bears no resemblance to Ian Holm.
By miley
April 29, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
How ‘bout Zac Efron or one of the Jonas Bros as Bilbo?