Sir Peter Jackson has announced that Stephen Fry is to play The Master of Laketown in The Hobbit.
The announcement was made via Sir Peter's Facebook page, along with two other new cast members: Ryan Gage and Conan Stevens.
“As we near the end of our first shooting block, we are looking at characters featuring in sequences that take place a little later in the story,” says Sir Peter.
“We are thrilled to confirm that Stephen Fry will be playing The Master of Laketown. I've known Stephen for several years, and we're developing a Dambusters movie together. In addition to his writing skills, he's a terrific actor and will create a very memorable Master for us.
“The Master's conniving civil servant, Alfrid will be played by Ryan Gage. Ryan is a great young actor who we originally cast in a small role, but we liked him so much, we promoted him to the much larger Alfrid part.
“Last, and certainly not least, is Conan Stevens, who will be playing an Orc called Azog (Orcs are never called Roger or Dennis for some strange reason). And yes that's his name - Conan! Isn't that cool? Azog is played by Conan!”
Sir Peter also posted a photo of himself posing beside Stevens.
The Hobbit is scheduled for release in December, 2012.
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