Orlando Bloom's iconic performance as the relentless archer Legolas need no introduction since he plays one of the pivotal roles in Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
Now, eight years later after the 2003's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, Peter Jackson has recently broke the news in his Facebook page that Orlando Bloom is confirmed to return as Legolas in the prequel, THE HOBBIT. Check out the director's entire post below.
"Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I'm excited to announce today that we'll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I'm thrilled to be working with Orlando. Funny thing is, I look older-and he doesn't! I guess that's why he makes such a wonderful elf."
In addition to Orlando Bloom, he will also joins fellow THE LORD OF THE RINGS cast members Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Ian Holm and Hugo Weaving, who all reprise their roles in THE HOBBIT.
THE HOBBIT comes to theaters on November 2012. The movie is directed by Peter Jackson.