Orlando Bloom Reprises Legolas In The Hobbit

You can’t keep a good elf down. To prove it, Orlando Bloom will reprise his role as the golden haired archer, Legolas, in The Hobbit. Where did we hear the news? It doesn’t get any more official than this. Director of the Lord of the Rings two part prequel, Peter Jackson, gave the word via Facebook.

Here were his exact words:

Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I’m excited to announce today that we’ll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I’m thrilled to be working with Orlando again. Funny thing is, I look older—and he doesn’t! I guess that’s why he makes such a wonderful elf.

Who else will appear in the return to Middle Earth? Saoirse Ronan (who just happens to have also won the starring role in Stephenie Meyer’s The Host adaptation) is also an elf. Two Sherlock actors are definitely in. Your Gandalf also returns.

If you aren’t familiar with the Tolkien prequel, it is an adventure had by Frodo’s uncle, Bilbo.

And what has Mr. Bloom been up to lately? Why he is busy portraying a character based upon the real life Duke of Buckingham on the set The Three Musketeers to be released in 3D this October.