As if the casting for this film wasn't incredibly cool already, it has just been confirmed that Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast in Peter Jackson's new Hobbit films.
For those who aren't familiar with Benedict, he stars as the famous detective in the BBC series Sherlock. His role in the Hobbit films is, for the moment at least, a secret.
BBC News - Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch set for Hobbit role
For those who aren't familiar with Benedict, he stars as the famous detective in the BBC series Sherlock. His role in the Hobbit films is, for the moment at least, a secret.
BBC News - Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch set for Hobbit role