Cate Blanchett to reprise her role of Galadriel for The Hobbit
Story by Jack Foley
CATE Blanchett is to reprise her role of Galadriel in Lord Of The Rings prequel The Hobbit, it has been confirmed.
Director Peter Jackson said he was “thrilled” that the Oscar winning actress had signed up again, describing her one of his “favourite actors to work with”.
The Hobbit is based on the novel by JRR Tolkien and follows the fortunes of Bilbo Baggins as he finds the ring that pre-empts the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Martin Freeman has already landed the coveted role of Bilbo and will be joined on the film by the likes of Spooks star Richard Armitage.
Jackson intends to split the story across two films, with shooting due to begin in New Zealand in February 2011. The first instalment is then expected to be released in December 2012, with the second following a year later.
In further casting announcements by Jackson, Scottish actors Ken Stott and Sylvester McCoy have also joined the film.
Blanchett won her Oscar for the 2004 film The Aviator.
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