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Jedward lined up to play dwarves in new Hobbit film

 

X Factor twins Jedward are being groomed for roles as dwarves in the forthcoming Lord of The Rings prequel, The Hobbit, according to a report.

John and Edward Grimes, the Irish teenagers who became an unlikely sensation on the ITV talent show, have been invited to do a screen test for the movie, scheduled for release in 2011.

 

A report in The Sun says staff working for film producer Peter Jackson contacted the twins’ manager Louis Walsh with the invitation.

 

If the 18-year-olds are successful, they will be flown to Los Angeles to meet Jackson and film director Guillermo del Toro.

 

They could be offered the roles of twins Fili and Kili – part of a band of dwarves who accompany wizard Gandalf and hobbit Bilbo Baggins on a mission to reclaim treasure from a dragon.

 

A film insider told the newspaper: "Peter is keen to see if Jedward have any acting ability. He needs twins for these parts and they have a perfect look for the film.

 

"But the characters have very prominent roles. They are the youngest dwarves and are sent out scouting a lot.

 

"The big question is whether Jedward could settle down on a major shoot because they are so excitable and hyperactive."

 

The Hobbit, based on the JRR Tolkein book, is due to be released in 2011 and filming will begin in the summer.

 

Among others rumoured to taking part is singer Tom Waits, whose voice could be used for the part of Smaug, the dragon faced by Bilbo Baggins at the climax of the tale.

Other potential roles for Waits include Beorn, a dwarf who turns into a bear or Thorin Oakenshield, the dwarf leader.

 

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This is beyond a fucking joke now.

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Yeah, it's obviously not sticking to the books, so I don't think it should be judged against them.

Oooh no, I don't mean to say I'll be comparing in a negataive ways.

It shouldn't matter if it's not 100% accurate, it's an interpretation, somebodys recreation, in order to make it as entertaining as they can to the most people.

This is also very true, otherwise the Lord of The Rings films wouldn't have been entertaining at all.

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Apparently development on Spider-Man 4 is currently "in turmoil" and is on hiatus over Christmas.

 

However I mostly wanted to complain over the cringe-worthy name the new film will be taking; Spider-M4n. Dear Lord, shoot me now.

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