No 'Hobbit' approach for Hugo

'Lord of the Rings' star Hugo Weaving insists he hasn't been approached to star in upcoming prequel 'The Hobbit'.

It was recently reported that the actor has agreed to reprise his role of Elrond the elf in the forthcoming movie but he insists that he hasn't opened discussions for the film yet.

He said: "I knew that if and when it happened I'd get a call and we'd chat about it, but I haven't spoken to anyone about it. Someone said to me, 'I hear you're doing the Hobbit?' I said, 'Well, um, probably', they said, "No, no. you've signed on'. I haven't actually talked to anyone about it. Doesn't mean I won't be doing it, I'm just not onboard yet."

Despite not yet being approached, Weaving says he would love to reunite with some of the 'Lord of the Rings' cast under director Guillermo Del Toro.

He added to film website Moviehole: "I'm really excited that Guillermo is directing. He's a fantastic choice - an absolutely wonderful choice, just brilliant. It'd be good to get back together with Andy Serkis and Ian McKellan, and whoever else comes back."