Warner Bros. has just released the highly anticipated trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies , marking the final chapter in the trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic work. As with previous productions, the director remains in the experienced hands of Peter Jackson, also responsible for the acclaimed Lord of the Rings .
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies follows directly from the events of The Desolation of Smaug , placing Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves on the brink of imminent war. After all, with the dragon's death, the treasure of the Lonely Mountain becomes the target of armies from all over Middle-earth. The epic conflict involves humans, elves, dwarves, orcs, and other creatures, promising a memorable battle full of twists and turns.
The cast, in fact, continues to be packed with established names. Martin Freeman returns as Bilbo, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, along with Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans, Hugo Weaving, Andy Serkis, Christopher Lee, Ian Holm, and Stephen Fry. The presence of these actors certainly reinforces the grandeur of the project, which aims to close the trilogy with a flourish.
While the focus is on the impending war, the film also delivers an emotional conclusion to Bilbo's journey. Furthermore, the film sets the stage for the events of the original trilogy, creating a direct connection for longtime fans of the franchise.
So, for those who were eagerly awaiting, mark your calendars: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies hits theaters on December 11, 2014.
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