Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. While it's been rumored for what seems like two years now, Peter Jackson officially announced that Orlando Bloom will return to Middle Earth as everybody's favorite oliphant trunk surfing elf Legolas!
I love bridging the continuity of the LOTR trilogy with The Hobbit. We know Elijah Wood is also returning... the only one left that I'm dying to find out about is Christopher Lee. I'd LOVE to see Saruman the White featured in this story, especially if they're going to expand upon what Gandalf is doing when he leaves the group at different points in their adventure.
Here's Peter's Facebook post:
Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I'm excited to announce today that we'll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I’m thrilled to be working with Orlando again. Funny thing is, I look older—and he doesn’t! I guess that's why he makes such a wonderful elf.
Thoughts?
-Quint
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