The support from fans, however, did not work and Bailey was not cast in the Hobbit trilogy, which spanned three films from 2012 to 2014 and starred Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins.. Bailey, 59 ...

English actor Martin Freeman, best known from British comedy series "The Office," will play the heroic Bilbo Baggins in Hollywood's version of "The Hobbit," the producers of the troubled project ...

Filmmakers said to be in "serious talks" with studio, cast and crew. By Kate Goodacre Published: 25 July 2012 Plans to add a third movie to the Hobbit series are gathering momentum, it has been ...