Middle-earth News: In The Hobbit book, Dori plays the flute. Was there ever a time when flute playing was in the script, and if so, how hard was it to play with prosthetic hands? Did you ever consider taking lessons as preparation?
Mark Hadlow: I don’t know whether in the original drafts if Dori played flute, but we didn’t really discuss the flute because the final draft didn’t. I sing pretty well, so in Misty Mountain it was decided I would sing a high descant part, I think you can hear it if you listen closely. James Nesbit is an ace on the Irish Whistle so having show his amazing talent was more than enough of wind instruments. Dori’s Flute was surplus to requirements which was fine by me.
Tomorrow: The Lord of the Rings cast got tattoos, but just what did The Hobbit cast end up getting? Mark Hadlow reveals the answer on The 12 Days of Dori – Day 5!
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