Lee Pace Joins McKellen, Blanchett in THE HOBBIT

By: May. 02, 2011
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According to Peter Jackson's Facebook page, stage veteran Lee Pace will join previously announced Cate Blanchett, and Ian McKellen in the upcoming big screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's THE HOBBIT. Pace will play Thranduil.  Filming is set to begin in February in New Zealand, as confirmed by MGM, Warner Brothers, and New Line, and Lord of the Rings director and Oscar-winner Peter Jackson will direct the two-part film.

Jackson commented on the project, "Exploring Tolkien's Middle-earth goes way beyond a normal film-making experience" Jackson said in a statement, "It's an all-immersive journey into a very special place of imagination, beauty and drama. We're looking forward to re-entering this wondrous world with Gandalf and Bilbo -- and our friends at New Line Cinema, Warner Brothers and MGM."

Pace starred in several off-Broadway plays, including The Credeaux Canvas and The Fourth Sister. He also starred in a production of Craig Lucas's Small Tragedy. For this role, he was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award as Outstanding Actor. In 2006, Pace starred in the two-character play Guardians by Peter Morris. This role earned Pace his second nomination for a Lucille Lortel Award as Outstanding Actor. Pace is currently starring inThe Normal Heart on Broadway at the Golden Theatre.

 

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/WM Photos



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