Guillermo del Toro has been chosen to direct the new film version of “The Hobbit” for New Line Cinema. The Mexican born director will film J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novel, which serves as a prequel to his subsequent Lord of the Rings Trilogy, in two parts. Del Toro has agreed to move to New Zealand for four years to complete the films which will be produced by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh.
Del Toro’s previous director include “Pan’s Labyrinth”, “Hellboy” and “Mimic”. According to the director:
“I am indeed blessed to become a part of the filmmaking community that Peter, Fran and their extraordinary team of collaborators have created in New Zealand. Contributing to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ legacy is an absolute dream come true.”
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