Did you know this about The Hobbit? 👁️🔥 Benedict Cumberbatch didn’t rely on digital filters to bring Sauron to life. Instead, he delivered every line backwards himself — creating that chilling, otherworldly tone we hear in the movie. His method gave Middle-earth’s darkest villain a voice that sounded truly inhuman, proving once again why Cumberbatch is one of the most committed actors in Hollywood. 🎙️ #TheHobbit #BenedictCumberbatch #Sauron #BehindTheScenes #MovieFacts #MiddleEarth #LordOfThe

Benedict Cumberbatch’s audition for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013). Benedict and Martin Freeman sent their audition tapes at the same time for this film, while filming the first season of “Sherlock”! Apparently, Cumberbatch did not hear from the production of “The Hobbit” for nearly a year, before they confirmed he got the part. He plays the majestic and menacing dragon Smaug, and not only does he lend his voice but also provides motion-capture performance for the creature! Absolut