Billy Connolly Cast in The Hobbit

hobbitposter1

Written February 9, 2012 by Breki Tomasson in Movies. Tagged: , , , . Find Breki Tomasson on Facebook, Google+, Twitter.

In a surprisingly late piece of news, it turns out Peter Jackson has recruited Billy Connolly to appear as Dain Ironfoot in The Hobbit!

Billy Connolly

Dain Ironfoot

I actually thought that all the characters had already been cast, considering how far along in production they’ve come, but apparently not. Still, Billy is the most fantastic pick for a character such as Dain Ironfoot, and I’m really looking forward to seeing his portrayal of the character!

Peter Jackson had the following to say about the casting:

We could not think of a more fitting actor to play Dain Ironfoot, the staunchest and toughest of Dwarves, than Billy Connolly, the Big Yin himself. With Billy stepping into this role, the cast of The Hobbit is now complete. We can’t wait to see him on the battlefield!

I can’t but say that I agree! This movie is shaping up to be more and more exciting every time they release a new nugget of information about it.

Heads up! CSICON content is so amazing that you may not want to miss being exposed to it on a weekly basis! We won't spam you, and will only provide the best stuff we know how to provide you with! Just stick your e-mail address into the field below and press enter - for great justice!


In a fight to the death; which of the following do you think would emerge victorious?





Sponsored Links
Important Links
Recent Comments
Sponsored Links