The Story of How The Hobbit Book was Turned into a Movie
"The Hobbit" is a novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien
and published in 1937. It is a prequel to Tolkien's famous "The Lord of
the Rings" trilogy and is set in the fictional world of Middle-earth.
The story follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit
who is content to live a quiet life in his comfortable home in the Shire.
However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is recruited by the wizard
Gandalf to join a group of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their lost treasure
from the dragon Smaug.
Along the way, Bilbo and his companions encounter a variety
of challenges, including trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and a shape-shifting
creature named Gollum. The book also features appearances by other famous
characters from Tolkien's Middle-earth, such as the elf king Thranduil and the
wizard Radagast.
"The Hobbit" is known for its engaging narrative
style, memorable characters, and imaginative world-building. It has been
adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and video games, and is widely
regarded as a classic of fantasy literature.
The Story of How The Hobbit Book was Turned into a Movie
The journey to turn "The Hobbit" book into a movie
was a long and complex one. The film rights to the book were originally
purchased in the late 1970s by United Artists, but the project never came to
fruition. In the early 1990s, filmmaker Peter Jackson began pursuing the rights
to the book, but was initially unsuccessful.
It wasn't until the early 2000s, after the success of
Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, that the project
finally got off the ground. Jackson and his production company, WingNut Films,
reached a deal with New Line Cinema to produce a two-part adaptation of
"The Hobbit." However, due to financial and legal issues, the project
was delayed and eventually fell apart.
In 2008, Guillermo del Toro was hired to direct the film,
which was then planned as a single movie. Del Toro spent several years working
on the project, but ultimately left due to scheduling conflicts and other
issues.
Jackson then stepped back in as director and announced that
"The Hobbit" would be split into three films. The movies were shot
back-to-back over a period of several years, with the first film, "The
Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," released in 2012, followed by "The
Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in 2013, and "The Hobbit: The Battle
of the Five Armies" in 2014.
The films featured an ensemble cast including Martin Freeman
as Bilbo Baggins, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, and a number of returning cast
members from "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. They were produced
using groundbreaking visual effects and high frame rate technology, and grossed
over $3 billion worldwide.
The adaptation was met with mixed reviews from fans and
critics, with some praising the film's faithfulness to the book and others
criticizing the addition of new characters and storylines. However, it remains
a popular and memorable cinematic experience for many fans of Tolkien's work.
Actors Who Starred in The Hobbit Movie
Here are some of the actors who starred in "The
Hobbit" film trilogy:
Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins
Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey
Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield
Ken Stott as Balin
Graham McTavish as Dwalin
Aidan Turner as KÃli
Dean O'Gorman as FÃli
Mark Hadlow as Dori
Jed Brophy as Nori
Adam Brown as Ori
John Callen as Óin
Peter Hambleton as Glóin
William Kircher as Bifur
James Nesbitt as Bofur
Stephen Hunter as Bombur
Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of Smaug and the
Necromancer
Lee Pace as Thranduil
Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel
Luke Evans as Bard the Bowman
Orlando Bloom as Legolas
These are just a few of the many talented actors who brought
J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved characters to life on the big screen.
