Gandalf predicts THE HOBBIT will finally be under way this year
Tickets to return to Middle-earth were sadly refunded when news that Guillermo del Toro would be stepping down as director for THE HOBBIT came across the wire, instantly sending millions of fans into a sugar-induced geek coma. Despite the fervor and massive success of the LORD OF THE RINGS franchise, funding for the epic fantasy prequel has been hard to come by. However, even in the midst of financial turmoil, it looks as if THE HOBBIT might start shooting sooner than expected.
According to Sir Ian McKellen, the iconic character of Gandalf might be needed for a wardrobe fitting sometime in the very near future:
"The sets are ready, the script is ready and the movie is going to be cast this month," says McKellen in a recent radio interview.
Seemingly wise beyond his years, McKellen also made it a point to reassure even the most rabid of Tolkien followers:
"Fans are not to get worried. The films will get made and I suspect we'll start shooting at the end of this year."
You can listen to the full audio interview on Australian radio here.
So, do we believe the late great Gandalf the Grey? Or is he just toying with our emotions?
Source: NovaFM
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