This Article is From Oct 29, 2012

The Hobbit's Bilbo Baggins more pompous than Lord Of The Rings Frodo

The Hobbit's Bilbo Baggins more pompous than Lord Of The Rings Frodo

Martin Freeman, who plays Bilbo, says there are a number of very distinct differences between the pair

Highlights

  • The Lord of the Rings prequel focuses on the journey of Bilbo - distant cousin to Frodo, a key character in the 'Rings' films - and Martin Freeman, who plays him, says there are a number of very distinct differences between the pair.
  • He said: "He is intrinsically more correct than Frodo, more pompous. Frodo is more open, Bilbo has to be broken like a clam. Much of the comedy comes from his correctness in facing danger for the first time."
  • Martin, 41, admits he still can't believe he's such an integral part of such a large franchise.
  • He added to Empire magazine: "There's still a part of me that still doesn't quite believe it's going to come out. Not many things you do in your life take on mythical proportions. Because of [original novel writer] Tolkien, and because of [director] Peter [Jackson] it's the most anticipated film I'm sure I'll ever do."
  • The first instalment in the three-part series, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey', is in cinemas this December.
Los Angeles: The Lord of the Rings prequel focuses on the journey of Bilbo - distant cousin to Frodo, a key character in the Rings films - and Martin Freeman, who plays him, says there are a number of very distinct differences between the pair.

He said: "He is intrinsically more correct than Frodo, more pompous. Frodo is more open, Bilbo has to be broken like a clam. Much of the comedy comes from his correctness in facing danger for the first time."

Martin, 41, admits he still can't believe he's such an integral part of such a large franchise.

He added to Empire magazine: "There's still a part of me that still doesn't quite believe it's going to come out. Not many things you do in your life take on mythical proportions. Because of [original novel writer] Tolkien, and because of [director] Peter [Jackson] it's the most anticipated film I'm sure I'll ever do."

The first instalment in the three-part series, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, is in cinemas this December.

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