Performer of the role of Watson turned down the role of Bilbo Baggins
British actor Martin Freeman has been invited by MGM to play the role of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, which will most likely be directed by Peter Jackson. However, as reported by The One Ring, Freeman was forced to give up this unique opportunity, since by this time he was under contract with the producers of the TV series Sherlock, in which he plays Dr. Watson. Allegedly, that MGM, despite all its financial problems, was ready to pay Freeman a seven-figure fee. Recall that the movieing of the dilogy is constantly being postponed. Tentatively, the command `` motor! '' should be performed in winter 2011. The premiere of the first part is still scheduled for December 2012. The Topic of Article: Performer of the role of Watson turned down the role of Bilbo Baggins. |
