The Other Hobbit Trailer

For those of us who have been waiting for the 2nd Desolation of Smaug trailer, here is it!    I think we're at about 73 days until the Desolation of Smaug opens in theaters.  I don't know about you, but I'm very excited!

As I watched the trailers, I have already noticed a few things that are (possibly inexcusably) different from the book.  But, I will not make that judgement until I see the movie.

This is, also, the first time I've gotten to hear Benedict Cumberbatch voice the role of Smaug.  He did an excellent job as William Pitt, Sherlock Holmes, and Khan, so I was interested to learn that he was voicing Smaug (and Sauron?).  I think, as with the rest of the cast, Peter Jackson and the casting directors have chosen the perfect guy for the part.

I'm also very happy to see Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, and the rest of the gang return for the continuation of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, and Company.  

I'm imagining there was a "happy reunion" between Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, who — as some may know — also co-star together in BBC's Sherlock.  In fact, they took a break while filming The Hobbit so that Mr. Freeman could run back to England to film Sherlock season 2.

I'll have more comments about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug later, probably after the movie comes out (I don't want to spoil anything for anyone).  But, in the meantime, please do enjoy the previews!