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In this exclusive interview, Aidan Turner and Dean O’Gorman talk with Middle-earth News about their roles as Kili and Fili in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and how physically challenging some of the scenes […]
This past December, we ran an interview with Mark Hadlow, who plays Dori in The Hobbit films. Each day, throughout the traditional 12 days of Christmas, we posted a Q&A titled, The 12 Days […]
Middle-earth News: Many fans are anxious to see Hobbit cast members in other films or plays. What current projects are you involved in and are there any we can look forward to in the future? […]
Middle-earth News: How do you make your choices of what projects and roles to play? And when you choose, how do you prepare for a role? Where do you start? Mark Hadlow: Work is a priority. […]
Middle-earth News: What was the first film that you can remember seeing that made you want to be an actor? Which character? Mark Hadlow: There are so many good films but ones that stand out were […]
Middle-earth News: There are so many fantastic scene locations in The Hobbit films. Is there a particular set location you would love to revisit, and if so, why? Mark Hadlow: The Hobbit is shot in New […]
Middle-earth News: Film sets can be busy places! How do you stay in the moment? Do you have any tricks or games you play that help you stay fresh and spontaneous, in the moment when on […]
Middle-earth News: There are always those scenes that are difficult to film. Was there a particular scene in The Hobbit films that you’re glad you’ll never have to repeat? Mark Hadlow: I am glad I don’t […]
I was quite often asking people, “When does he go dark? Please, let me play that.” Cause I like playing that and I very easily go to that, you know what I mean? It’s a […]
Middle-earth News: Which dwarf would you say spends the most time on their hair? Nori’s style is very intricate, but Dori has so many braids! Mark Hadlow: Dori’s hair and beard is a masterpiece the platting […]
