How did Benedict Cumberbatch do the voice of Smaug?

To get into the role, little motion capture tracking dots were placed onto Cumberbatch’s face. He was fitted with a helmet that has a little camera attached to capture his every facial movement.

Who is the voice of Smaug in The Desolation of Smaug?

Benedict CumberbatchThe Hobbit
Richard BooneThe Hobbit
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Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as the voice of the dragon, Smaug, in The Hobbit, Peter Jackson’s forthcoming two-part prequel to his Lord of the Rings trilogy. Cumberbatch’s casting was accidentally leaked by his co-star in the BBC’s Sherlock Holmes TV show, Martin Freeman, at the Bafta TV awards last month.

What does Bilbo say to Smaug?

Bilbo Baggins : I did not come to steal from you, O Smaug the Unassessably Wealthy. I merely wanted to gaze upon your magnificence, to see if you really were as great as the old tales say. I did not believe them.

Did they use real fish in the desolation of Smaug?

The fish that were dumped into the barrels to hide Bilbo and the dwarves were actually real fish, with a few rubber props mixed in with them. At one point Adam Brown (who plays Ori) had 400 pounds of fish dumped directly on top of him!

Can Smaug see Bilbo?

Although Bilbo was forced to use his ring to keep out of sight from the dragon, Smaug was immediately aware of his presence by his scent (which the smell of hobbit was unknown to him). The dragon asked Bilbo if he thought flattery would keep him alive, and asked who he was and where he came from.

How did the secret door open in the Hobbit?

History. The Side-door was built sometime during the reign of Thrór with the support of his son Thráin. Thorin opens the door on Durin’s Day As a ray of sun struck the door, a piece of rock would flake off to reveal the key-hole, allowing the door to be opened. Bilbo passed through the door and down to Smaug.

Where was the barrel scene in The Hobbit filmed?

Pelorus River
Pelorus River, Marlborough Peter Jackson chose the Pelorus River to film the dwarves in barrels scene that appears in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Who is the voice of Smaug in The Hobbit?

For the “Extended Edition” release. As the voice of “Smaug”. As the voice of “Smaug”. For the trailer “Corruption Showdown”. For the official main trailer entitled “Stupendous”. For the TV commercial entitled “Quest”. For the TV commercial entitled “Beast Review”. For the “Triptych Billboard” poster. For the “Triptych Billboard” poster.

Why did Bilbo Baggins come to see Smaug?

Bilbo Baggins : I did not come to steal from you, O Smaug the Unassessably Wealthy. I merely wanted to gaze upon your magnificence, to see if you really were as great as the old tales say. I did not believe them. Smaug : [strikes a pose] And do you, NOW?

What did Smaug say to Thorin Oakenshield?

I laid low your warriors of old. I instilled terror in the hearts of men. I AM KING UNDER THE MOUNTAIN! Thorin Oakenshield : This is not your kingdom! These are dwarf lands. This is dwarf gold! And we will have our revenge! Smaug : Well, thief! I smell you, I hear your breath, I feel your air.

Who is the king under the mountain in Smaug?

I laid low your warriors of old. I instilled terror in the hearts of men. I AM KING UNDER THE MOUNTAIN! Thorin Oakenshield : This is not your kingdom! These are dwarf lands. This is dwarf gold! And we will have our revenge!