Could Brian Cox play a dwarf?
The Hobbit team may be offering him a role
BY Nov 16th 2009 13:13PMFILED UNDER: Movie news
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While some of the roles in The Hobbit - like, say, Ian McKellen - are foregone conclusions, there are plenty of meaty characters left to play. And Brian Cox might be on the list to nab one of them.
According to Ain't It Cool, his name is emerging as a "major contender" to play one of the main dwarves in the film(s). 
There a certainly some important dwarves characters in the book, so if he does take part - and for now, he needs to be listed strictly as a rumour - he could be in line for the likes of haughty leader Thorin or Balin, who helped Bilbo on his quest.
Cox is certainly a great thesp and the Hobbit team would be crazy not to offer him something. Here's hoping it turns out to be more than wild speculation.
[Source: AICN via Slash Film]
Do you want to see Cox as a dwarf? If not, what should he play?
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1: Ali1748 says
I hope it's true because that would be genius casting.
Posted: Nov 16th 2009 // 9:13AMAlert a moderator
2: Desperation says
He would indeed make a fantastic Thorin Oakenshield.
Posted: Nov 17th 2009 // 12:06PMAlert a moderator
3: piffle says
Brian Cox would be an excellent bit of casting for any movie, and I certainly reckon that The Hobbit would benefit from his involvement.
He does imperious arrogance pretty well, casting him as the voice of Smaug could be pretty s**t hot as well.
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