THE HOBBIT Interviews: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis and Richard Armitage

[@girl18296]

No matter how many interviews I see, he never fails to amaze me with his Gollum voice!!!

[@ethanjames5165]

I love how Hamilton in these interviews doesn't ever ask a standard question but really thinks about every actor and their character and works out the most interesting questions to ask. Very well done Sir.

[@jamespaul4597]

What a pleasant, refreshing guy this interviewer is. It is clear that the cast members he interviewed, responded to his genuineness and also his well thought out questions. You're the man Jake!

[@JalleAsAlways]

"There's a phrase: "Turn off your barking phone". You gotta love Martin.

[@knutz95]

I really enjoyed this interview. The questions asked were truly interesting and proved that Hamilton understood the depth of series. You could see how the actors were genuinely surprised, and answered with passion. Great work!

[@MouseCrusader]

Jake, you literally come up with the best questions, and you're so genuine in your interviews. Keep it up man!!

[@MsGrapeNehi]

Andy Serkis is so impossibly adorable. Too bad he won't be in the other two films. Except behind the camera, of course.

[@marlajane41]

I came here for Martin Freeman, but the interviewer won me over. Seriously, he's one of the most enthusiastic interviewers I've ever seen. It was quite refreshing. Job well done, mate.

[@kpdrrn32]

So happy for Richard Armitage, I've been a fan of his for a long while. Nice to see his hard work rewarded with a roll like Thorin.

[@19jacinta88]

11:33 when he's pondering the riddle.... I don't see Andy. I SEE Smeagol. Holy shit. (and the laugh at 11:59 is downright adorable!)

[@idasimmons5123]

Love seeing, Richard Armitage . He is a great actor. Great interview.

[@Daystar311]

Always so nice to see these actors in interviews about these movies, even all this time later. They've been a big part of my life. Whenever I've gone through a hardship, these are my "go to" diversions. So much amazing talent went into making these movies that it's truly astonishing. There was real artisanship involved in every aspect. I would've loved to have a job behind the scenes, just making things.

[@wkvalader]

Richard Armitage knows his lore!

[@icebox401]

One of my favourite interviews of Martin Freeman and Andy Serkis. You met Sir Ian McKellen! You lucky dawg.

[@emilymumblesx]

Ian McKellen has been to my school...Just though I'd say. He gave a speech to my whole school it was amazing. We have his speech quoted on our walls somewhere. He is da bomb.

[@aleca15]

It was like Thorin himself being interviewed. I see no difference at all. I love him, hes like rdj

[@stanorange]

Best interveiws I've seen so far. It's awesome to see some imagination put into the questions, since most of the other interviewers ask the same four questions over and over again. Intelligent, fun questions, and your reactions are so genuine. A pleasure to watch!

[@pollzieboo]

I got to meet Andy Serkis ten years ago, at a convention. Definitely one of my favourite actors/people to this day! Deserves an award for his talent!

[@fabricofdreams.]

I think getting complimented by Ian McKellen would just make me so happy

[@sophie8373]

Arghhh I got goose bumps when he did the Gollum voice!! Lovedddd it!!

[@butcherjsy8]

Interviewer: "How's this going?", "Yeah I don't like you either" says Martin with the straightest face ever.

[@zaynobahassona6541]

The best interview I ever seen so far 4 the Hobbit movie finally different Qs The interviewer is very intelligent & honest & funny a good combination.

[@SuperGetlife]

Martin Freeman is too underrated, he is such a great actor who deserves more awards and honors.

[@CassieAtHeart]

That's so cool when Richard says he was in 8th grade too, and it became more like to guys reminiscing about their teenage life rather than a formal interview :)

[@t2rnus]

I remember going to the cinema with my uncle to see Fellowship of the Ring, i remember i hadn't read any of the books back then and i kept annoying my uncle with questions during the movie, but from that day began my everlasting love for LOTR.

[@TaliVarda100706]

Finally!! An interviewer that is not a complete moron.. I feel like too many of 'The Hobbit' interviews had stupid people asking the actors stupid questions... this is very refreshing and the actors are sooo amazing!!

[@aimmaster18]

Martin Freeman leaves a very modest and kind impression on me! I hope he will read this comment and understand that he acted perfectly! Thank you very much for doing this for us!!!!

[@ChiliPeppz]

Ian McKellen came to my high school to give a talk on tolerance two years ago. It was awesome.

[@yunjaefor]

interviewer is such a fanboy for Andy Serkis)) It's adorable))

[@meteosurreal]

No HE isn't. He' s not a Dark Knight Fanboy who skinned Chickens and mauled guys coming home from their Warhammer Games. He's not a helium-voiced Twilight Twat.

[@TenkanVlog]

Brilliant interviews, and credit to the great interviewer. :)

[@ladyyavanna1986]

Great interview!!! For an interviewer, it must be a huge compliment when you ask a question and the person goes "ooooh good question." Hope you do another one for DoS!!! :D

[@syluar]

Richard Armitage has just as intimidating aura surrounding him as Thorin does. Amazing :D

[@Kat_loves_you]

I love how he calls all of them 'my friend'. Way to make someone relax :)

[@LeBronKK]

I liked how both the interviewer and the interviewees seemed to have fun. Makes it fun for the audience too.

[@Nike_Pixie]

Jake, your interviews are the best! Well done!

[@kannbrown65]

He does a wonderful job as an interviewer. Comfortable, funny, obviously makes his guests think, but also feel comfortable too, and he rolls with the punches when he gets interesting answers to the questions. And he does his homework. Great interviews!

[@xosabrina47]

Richard is soooooooo cool! I love his voice... like seriously I can listen to his voice forever

[@ritobrotasanyal8984]

Jake Hamilton had great questions... good going :) Ian was impressed... definitely

[@DerekBartlettBeorn]

I like how Richard gets to "out-nerd" Jake :D

[@Rythem70]

A common statement made by guest on almost each interview is "That's a very good question" Way to go my friend... you rock!!

[@InFiiLtRaTor]

Great interviews! I wish I had your job... Truly.

[@Whateverworksism]

Wow, you did a really good job Jake. I just noticed you today and so far my conclusion remains that you're a very talented interviewer and critic. Keep up the good work Mr. Hamilton.

[@esotericed8736]

I love everything and everyone associated to Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. And I like this Jake Hamilton guy, so I'm glad the two worlds met.

[@gamefannaticcs]

Jack, this is the first time i watch one of your interviews and i find u really talented at this work. Not only your questions are smart but u are enthusiastic as we are watching the interviews. Saludos de Argentina.

[@KuningannaSansa]

"I don't think I'm the most talented actor in the world" - oh Richard! How wrong you are ^^

[@JoannaStoyanova]

For the riddle and for the "Can I hug you?" from the Andy Serkis part, I'm sooo subscribing to this channel. :D

[@irmagedden]

"Yeah, I was in 8th grade too" Sassy Richard is sassy. Cute and interesting interview, nice job.

[@burningSunset78]

This is the best interview ive seen so far! So many interesting questions!

[@awake1251]

Thumbs up for the actors AND the interviewer. Just a positive, brilliant, insightful set of interviews. I'm glad I came here.

[@erhee2]

I usually never watch interviews but just by looking at the actors' reactions to your questions show how interesting and in-depth they really are. Keep it up man.

[@HelloMsAnny]

This is probably the best interview I've ever seen, I don't know this Jake Hamilton guy but he just brings something amazing to it with his questions and his, at his attitude and just...wow. Amazing!

[@Gaidendark]

Jake Hamilton great interviewer! :)

[@onedayautumn]

Me too...I was 6, lol can't believe it's been that long!

[@takeagalbythehand]

Ickle!Richard Armitage wanting to go see Bambi in the theater is the cutest thing ever.

[@phyragain]

Interesting questions, different than the usual.

[@rooki81]

That was one of the best interviews I've ever seen

[@regneva17]

it was a great interview to watch. jake's questions are so on point, interesting, and he asks 'nerdily', if I may, in a good way. the casts are great persons, there was no awkward moment, everything straight, just awesome. not many have managed to do such a thing, I think.

[@Jillywinkles12]

This interviewer is brilliant, I've seen him talk with a bunch of different actors now and he obviously prides himself on asking interesting questions that are NOT the typical ones the actors have already answered 1000 times before. So refreshing.

[@SaraBaggins]

It's so refreshing to see an interviewer who is as much of a fan as the rest of us are!

[@hkitty383]

Of all the interviews, I think yours was the best!

[@MovieJayJay]

Jake Hamilton did a great job here! I don't I've enjoyed an interview that much before!

[@eelilac]

What I brilliant effort. Has to be one ofthe best interviews out there. All you're questions are well thought off and delivery was natural and free flowing. Keep it up!....while I subscribe!

[@Solonitelmd]

You do great interivews! Thank you so much for your work!

[@qkenihan]

I'm starting to recommend all my friends invest time into Jake's interviews. He really has talent.

[@majs1396]

Great interview! I love Ian, Martín, Andy and Richard too much..

[@LucasPeep]

Those were some great interviews! Some great questions, props to the interviewer. I'm very glad I clicked on this video.

[@SJMJ91]

I love how when Jake asked Andy Serkis a riddle, Andy was doing the Gollum breathing :P

[@DCshoescompany99]

Great interviewer

[@JakesTakesTV]

Thanks! That actually wasn't my phone going off -- it was the phone of someone who worked for the studio :)

[@jmaberly93]

This is AMAZING. Jake, you're wonderful, just like the actors you've interviewed!

[@mariomoretti6191]

Great cast, great film!!!

[@chopin65]

Great energy Jake. I enjoyed the interviews very much. Best of luck to you!

[@chris111222333]

Brilliant interview! Can't believe I've not watched him before.

[@EpicPlusFail]

only a true fan can ask such great questions and be so enthusiastic about it. Great interview.

[@123Piano321]

I love it how everybody is commenting on how awesome the interviewer is, when most people would talk about the interviewees.

[@JakesTakesTV]

You are absolutely right :) Thanks for pointing out what's REALLY important! And thanks for watching! -- Jake

[@chigasakigaijin]

It's actually nice to see an interviewer that is truly into the topic. You can tell he is actually a big Tolkien fan (movies, at least).

[@SAILOR2001]

Great interviews as always Jake!

[@jonnavdpas]

All of these actors are just so adorable in their own ways.

[@IlikeRemus]

These interviews were really good! I like it when the interviewers arent super professional/serious and when they actually seem to know something about the movie(s)!

[@kyralucchetta5795]

each and every actor was incredible, Jake your interviewing skills are fun and i love the lotr movies and the the hobbit as much as you did :)

[@PMGTJ]

Jake you're such a boss XD Loved the interviews, Well done!

[@DoreoC]

Thanks for an awesome awesome interview! This is the first video of you I've watched and I'm definitely subscribing!

[@cvde95]

Oh stop flirting with the handsome young man, Sir Ian!

[@siennamargeaux8413]

Interviewer: (in a loud voice) So if I did my nerdy research correctly, Thorin translates as darer? RA: Where was that etymology from? Interviewer: ...i found it online. RA: Ok, but any particular nation that would've done it? Interviewer: ...not sure... RA: Ok, cause the Nordic translation of Thorin comes from Thor meaning thunder. In the English folklore it means..blahblahblah. Mr. Armitage: Mr. Armitage: Ok..but any particular nation that would've done it? Interviewer:...i'm not sure...

[@1313fina]

Oooh, I love your questions Jake!!! Very interesting and in-depth.

[@FinaTeh]

I don't care what anyone says, Jake. You're still one of the best interviewers ever.

[@KRaGG101]

I love how Andy does the agitated Gollum-breathe when he hears the riddle xD

[@cobyflex]

Jake Hamilton. Wow. just wow. Great interview, great questions, great appreciation for the actors. He's amazing

[@DanseusePassionne]

Sir Ian!!! I love his thinking face when he gets the first question, bless him

[@FlyingSwatters]

WOW! Love these! Jake, you are a fantastic interviewer. Really great questions, and I absolutely love this. Superb. :)

[@fundorgon]

I got to meet Ian McKellen when he came to my school to teach and inspire some kids about acting (I have to mention i didn't take acting so I bunked off school to meet him) I got yelled at by about 4 teachers but made up some bullshit about being ill , I looked at the clock and worried I may of missed him.Upon running round into the theatre there he stood arms raised to the air "YOU SHALL NOT PASS" .... I never made it back to my maths lesson , he was amazing down to earth and inspiring.

[@casanovahagfish]

this is actually the first "pop-oriented" interview that had relevant, thoughtful questions. also Ian's sass. "shiny suit...!"

[@mashatasha121]

I was 3 when the Fellowship of the Ring came out, but the first time I ever saw it, I fell in love (I didn't get to see it at the cinema, but I have the special extended edition) and now I am just obsessed :L

[@Singsonggirl]

When Andy switches to the Gollum voice... O__O I didn't know it came so easy to him! Amazing. Also i love the interviewer. Beautifully enthusiastic!

[@eesulbee]

YES. I WAS WAITING FOR THIS.

[@TheStoryofLittleSpooner]

Gosh you mr. Hamilton are an amazing interviewer. Great questions and great energy.

[@cptdc]

yeh fantastic interviewer, can't stop watching videos on his channel. Keep up the great work, you're amasing

[@yl5809]

you, sir, have just met some of my favorite/most loved actors. You have no idea how jealous i am. but it was a really good interview! nice job!

[@lizzyol]

gollum has been done amazingly. I can't believe how well Andy Serkis plays him, and how well he's been designed, written and animated. It's unbelievable.