Our own James Nesbitt (COLD FEET) has been cast in the New Line/ Warner Bros. film THE HOBBIT for director, co-writer amd producer Peter Jackson. He will also be joined by Adam Brown, who will play the character of Ori.
Nesbitt will play Bofur, a disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave Dwarf. “James’s charm, warmth and wit are legendary as is his range as an actor in both comedic and dramatic roles. We feel very lucky to be able to welcome him as one of our cast.” said director Peter Jackson.
Newcomer Adam Brown will play Ori, another of the Dwarf Company which sets out to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the infamous dragon, Smaug. Jackson says, “Adam is a wonderfully expressive actor and has a unique screen presence. I look forward to seeing him bring Ori to life.”
They join the already confirmed Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Rob Kazinsky, Aidan Turner, Graham McTavish, John Callen, Stephen Hunter, Mark Hadlow and Peter Hambleton in the film.
The first film in the two-parter is due in cinemas in December 2012. The second hits a year later in December 2013.
