David Tennant in 'The Hobbit'? News to Him

David Tennant was running in second place behind James McAvoy in a recent online (and very informal) poll about who should tackle the role of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. It's an interesting premise, having the the popular Doctor Who playing the equally iconic Bilbo. But it's not true. Far from it, in fact, if you ask Tennant. "The internet is a curious place, isn't it?," Tennant told MTV about the online rumors. "I think someone sits in their bedroom in Saskatchewan and comes up with an idea and they post it. And within minutes it's around the world and I'm getting phoned up by journalists and friends of mine saying, 'When are you off to shoot with Guillermo [del Toro]?'" In addition to not being asked, though, Tennant says there's a very practical reason to cas somebody else instead. "I'm a bit tall, aren't I?" "I know they do things with CGI now, but I'm 6'1". Hobbits are little. I do have quite hairy toes, though." Advantage McAvoy.

Comments

[Brandon M. Sergent]

hahaha I also have a scant bit of fur on my piggies. Dr. Who for the win!

(Plus I'm tall 2 (6'5"))

[Asana]

Out with it Boyd, you're the one who started this rumor and you didn't even need to go to Saskatchewan!

[Get The Big Picture]

I did no such thing. It was that rag The Los Angeles Times. Why would I, so squarely in Camp McAvoy, do anything to dissuade producers from hiring the right guy for the job?

[Terrance]

Wow that was really great! Hearing the Doctor mention my home province gave me a little tingle of excitement.