The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013 fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, based on the 1937 novel The Hobb
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Benedict Cumberbatch at the Los Angeles premiere of the film.
The Hobbit (film series)
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The Hobbit is a trilogy of fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. The films are subtitled An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies. The films are b
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
…based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. The sequel to 2012's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the film is the second instalment in The Hobbit trilogy, acting as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The film follows Bilbo Baggins as he continues to accompany Thorin Oakenshield and his…
Cover of The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy
Peter Jackson, the film's director, co-writer, and producer
Guillermo del Toro was originally set to direct the film, but left because of ongoing delays. Jackson stated that del Toro's "creative DNA" would remain in the scripts and designs.
Martin Freeman was cast as the titular character.