Front and foremost is Martin Freeman who is set to play the lead role of Bilbo Baggins. Also flying the British flag was James Nesbit who will play Bofur.
Peter Jackson was missing from the Press Conference as he's recovering from a recent operation, also the reason why filming has been delayed. Also not in the shot is Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis and Elijah Wood who all reprise roles from the Lord of the Rings movies.
Check out Stuff.co.nz for a 3 minute clip of the Hobbit get together.
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