First Footage From ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug’ Makes Its Way Online

Just hours ago Peter Jackson held a special Q&A where they debuted the first footage from the second chapter in The Hobbit trilogy. Well, that footage has now popped up online. Check out the first clip from The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug below!

The Hobbit is a film adaptation of the 1937 novel of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien and prequel to The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Jackson, director of The Lord of the Rings, returns as director of the film and also serves as producer and co-writer. The films star Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins and Richard Armitage, known for playing Lucas North in the BBC drama series Spooks, as Thorin Oakenshield. Several actors from Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film trilogy will reprise their roles, including Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Ian Holm, Elijah Wood, and Orlando Bloom. Additionally, composer Howard Shore, who wrote the score for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, has confirmed his role in all three parts of the film project.

The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug is set to hit theaters December 13, 2013