> Lee isn’t interested in filming in New Zealand again because it is simply too far away, for too long of a time.
Oh well, we can do without him in New Zealand. I am certain there are plenty of talented, local voices who wouldn’t mind being Smaug.
Being in New Zealand is a privilege, not a right. Mr Lee doesn’t want to be here? Fine. We don’t want him, so we’re all happy aren’t we?
I guess if Gimli can do Treebeard’s voice then it’s only fair that Saruman do Smaug’s voice.
Film of The Hobbit!! Yippieee!!
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With the money these two films are going to make, they can afford a mil or two to film some scenes in London. Fans want to see Saruman in The Hobbit, and they don’t want the role recast.
They should do the right thing and spend a little extra to satisfy the audience. They’ll be reimbursed for it at the box office.
Never heard of him! If he ain’t Country, he ain’t shiitte!
"Hi, I'm from New Zealand, and all I know is sheep!"
Christopher Lee’s greatest role, IMHO, was as the a powerful lawyer/Gay outlaw biker gang leader in Martin Mull’s “Serial.” Great sendup of Bay Area culture.