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7:24 pm - 01/16/2013

Richard Armitage was a bossy dwarf



The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' actor Richard Amitage relished being able to take control of 13 fellow dwarves during a boot camp in preparation for the film.

Richard Armitage enjoying bossing his fellow dwarves around while filming 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

The 41-year-old actor - who plays powerful dwarf warrior Thorin Oakenshiel - enjoyed taking on the role of leader and taking control of the unruly gang of 13 dwarves during a physically demanding boot camp.

He explained: ''There was one improvisation that we did during our dwarf boot camp where we were taken outside and it was the first time that I actually found the confidence to command a crack unit of troops. We were crouching in trees and building campfires...

''It was brilliant to feel the aura amongst the dwarves. I think the training process we went through, the physical, really bonded us together and I think when we came to work on set it was pretty moving.''

Richard's revenge-consumed character Thorin is on a mission to reclaim his father's lost kingdom of Erabor from Smaug the dragon, but the actor admits he is actually extremely laid back as person so it was a challenge to embody his alter ego.

Speaking at the press conference for 'The Hobbit' at London's Claridge's Hotel, he told BANG Showbiz: ''He's got quite a lot to be angry about I think! For Thorin it's very much a now or never moment.

''One of the Nordic translations for Thorin comes from Thor and I feel he carries that thunder very much in his heart. As a person I'm quite calm and placid so it's nice to give vent to a little anger!''


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pilotesse 17th-Jan-2013 03:52 am (UTC)
adigallia 17th-Jan-2013 03:53 am (UTC)
I fucking love Sam.
tuggernuts 17th-Jan-2013 03:52 am (UTC)
hope_remains 17th-Jan-2013 04:08 am (UTC)
two versions of hot hotness
tx5mym5 17th-Jan-2013 05:55 pm (UTC)
I love that beard. I love his face.

I wanna smack and then thank his parents for making and raising him.
dottiehinkle 17th-Jan-2013 03:52 am (UTC)
Guess what time it is? Its time for girls on HBO in less than ten minutes!
verystefunny 17th-Jan-2013 03:52 am (UTC)
hope_remains 17th-Jan-2013 03:52 am (UTC)



verystefunny 17th-Jan-2013 03:55 am (UTC)
oh my GOD
hope_remains 17th-Jan-2013 04:06 am (UTC)
appropriate response is appropriate.

and ugh his fingers. his fingerrrssss.
tx5mym5 17th-Jan-2013 05:56 pm (UTC)
Even his hairy arms are sexy.
lachica2000 17th-Jan-2013 03:52 am (UTC)
W/e I'm comfortable enough to admit that turns me on.

adigallia 17th-Jan-2013 03:52 am (UTC)
joyeuxcherie 17th-Jan-2013 03:54 am (UTC)
fuck i swear to god if the scene is not staged like the Eowyn scene, i will be disappointed. i want to feel all the feels and weep like a baby.
adigallia 17th-Jan-2013 03:58 am (UTC)
It better be heartbreaking and sob-inducing, I agree.
verystefunny 17th-Jan-2013 03:54 am (UTC)
ur spoiler needs some context! i'm too afraid to click but i really wanna know what's there..
yurasama_love 17th-Jan-2013 04:01 am (UTC)
I AM GOING TO DIE
negi_ramen 17th-Jan-2013 04:01 am (UTC)
I had been spoiled for this before I read the book, and when it happened, I was like "...that's it??" But I know I am gonna be an emotional wreck when it's shown on screen :(((
thaumos 17th-Jan-2013 04:10 am (UTC)
I'm gonna bring a box of tissues to the cinemas as preparation for this scene.
drasticsigns 17th-Jan-2013 03:53 am (UTC)
unwearable 17th-Jan-2013 03:55 am (UTC)
that SMILE. dear lord
thaumos 17th-Jan-2013 04:11 am (UTC)
I prefer him like this. Less muscle-ly.
pastelstar 17th-Jan-2013 08:20 pm (UTC)
Very David Tennanty
hope_remains 17th-Jan-2013 03:53 am (UTC)


lolol
joyeuxcherie 17th-Jan-2013 03:53 am (UTC)
dizzy879 17th-Jan-2013 03:56 am (UTC)
I love seeing this gif everytime.
foryoursake08 17th-Jan-2013 03:53 am (UTC)
tx5mym5 17th-Jan-2013 06:15 pm (UTC)
NORI! And his magnificent hair!
hysteric_23 17th-Jan-2013 03:53 am (UTC)
hope_remains 17th-Jan-2013 03:54 am (UTC)
Oh yes, this is awesome! I remember when this happened!!!!

But he looks ridiculous in most of these eras lbr
tx5mym5 17th-Jan-2013 06:17 pm (UTC)
oh! He's like a dress-up paper doll.
verystefunny 17th-Jan-2013 03:54 am (UTC)


hmm

Edited at 2013-01-17 03:56 am (UTC)
pilotesse 17th-Jan-2013 08:15 am (UTC)
WOAH

cute pencil though
xandy_candyx 17th-Jan-2013 05:46 pm (UTC)
which one? :D
hope_remains 17th-Jan-2013 03:54 am (UTC)


it's the ultimate LOLWAT gif
joyeuxcherie 17th-Jan-2013 03:54 am (UTC)
i can hear his accent in this gif. what even.
hope_remains 17th-Jan-2013 03:55 am (UTC)
OMG RIGHT? I totally hear his accent in gifs!!! Especially that "I need to sleep. I need to sleep right now" gif. Ah gad.
shortliljackers 17th-Jan-2013 03:54 am (UTC)
thorin is so boring and seems like such a party pooper.

kili plz.
negi_ramen 17th-Jan-2013 04:02 am (UTC)
IA!!! I didn't like Thorin at all. We need moar Fili and Kili screen time.
she_kender 17th-Jan-2013 04:27 am (UTC)
And lose the majesty that is Majestic Thorin? NO.
thaumos 17th-Jan-2013 04:12 am (UTC)
Lol. Thorin's a jerk. I think we all love the actor more than the character there. At least I do.
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