Jackson: Freeman 'brilliant' in Bilbo role

Peter Jackson says the weight of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' rests on Martin Freeman's shoulders.

Jackson: Freeman 'brilliant' in Bilbo role

Peter Jackson says the weight of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' rests on Martin Freeman's shoulders.

While the movie's director admits the 41-year-old actor has a tough job taking on the lead role of Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit' film series, he insists Martin is "really superb" at combining serious and comedic acting to do the character justice.

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