Orlando Bloom Considers ‘The Hobbit’

British actor Orlando Bloom, 33, who played elf Legolas in the Oscar-winning movie trilogy The Lord of the Rings is said to be in discussions to reprise his role and join the cast of The Hobbit for the two-part prequel.

If true, Bloom would be joining fellow returning cast mates Sir Ian McKellan (Gandalf) and Cate Blanchett (Galadriel). Peter Jackson, who was in the director’s seat for all three Lord of the Rings films signed on in June 2010 as director for The Hobbit following the departure of Guillermo del Toro. The film releases are expected during 2012 and 2013.