Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed as voice of Smaug in The Hobbit

*_Clash Of The Titans_ and _Tamara Drewe_ star Luke Evans has joined
Peter Jackson’s currently shooting adaptation of _The Hobbit_.*

Evans will play Bard the Grim (otherwise known as Bard the Bowman), a
skilled archer and the son of a king. He single-handedly takes on
dragon Smaug.

Speaking of Smaug, the colossal winged beast has also been cast
– sort of. Benedict Cumberbatch has signed on to voice the
dragon, confirming long-whispered rumours about the _Sherlock_
star’s involvement.

Cumberbatch will reportedly play Smaug using motion capture. Proving
his versatility, he’ll also be providing the voice of
Necromancer.

Next up for Evans are _Immortals_ and _The Three Musketeers_.
Meanwhile, Cumberbatch has roles in _War Horse_ and _Tinker, Tailor,
Soldier, Spy_.

_The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey_ (Part 1) opens December 2012.

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