Hit the jump to peruse the new high-resolution images. Moreover, Benedict Cumberbatch brings to life the titular dragon Smaug in what’s sure to be one intense confrontation.
Smaug introduces a host of new characters like Bard ( Luke Evans), the Master of Lake-town ( Stephen Fry), and the elves Thranduil ( Lee Pace) and Tauriel ( Evangeline Lily), but the film also sees the return of Lord of the Rings favorite Legolas ( Orlando Bloom). The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventures of Bilbo ( Martin Freeman) and the band of dwarves as they move forward on their quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, all the while Gandalf ( Ian McKellen) investigates a disturbing presence that may be returning to Middle Earth. has released a large batch of high-resolution images from director Peter Jackson’s second film in his The Hobbit trilogy.
