Martin Freeman (left) as Bilbo Baggins joins a quest to reclaim an ancient homeland in "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." John Callen plays the character Oin. (WARNER BROS. PICTURES VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS)
From left: Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Eddie Marsan star in "The World's End," which tells the story about old friends reliving a night on the town. (Focus Features via Associated Press)
Martin Freeman plays the titular character in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first part of a trilogy of epic fantasy films leading into “The Lord of the Rings.” (Warner Bros. via Associated Press)
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s upcoming fantasy epic, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” which will be mixed and released in the new Dolby Atmos sound system. (Warner Bros. via Associated Press)
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — 2012.” The first of what is now planned to be a trilogy will be released on Dec. 14 with the second following a year later and the third in 2014. (Rex Features via Associated Press)
Peter Jackson consults with Martin Freeman on the set of "The Hobbit, An Unexpected Journey." Introducing footage from the film that uses 48 frames per second, he warned that it would take time to adjust to the new approach. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit who acquires the evil ring that sets the "The Lord of the Rings" into motion. (Warner Bros. Pictures)