In the book, Thorin was described as being really good with the harp. I kinda wished to see a scene where Richard would sing while playing a harp. It would have suited his majestic yet gentle aura.
This is the best of interview RA has given so far. He is engaging, relaxed, funny, self-deprecating, informative; he also demonstrates intelligence and reflective sensibility to any subject in this interview. His good looks and charming demeanor doesn't hurt either. It is impossible not to love RA.
It amazes me that he can still lower his voice when he's "whispering" something he "can't talk about" from movies 2 and 3. Also when he says, "That's a real spoiler." What a sexy voice!
Richard Armitage! He fantasizes about being a romantic and heroic sort of actor, but he says he has an ominous and dangerous appearance. Is he blind? Is he deaf? No! He is neither. He is merely filled with an incredible humility and gratitude that makes us adore him, not just for the roles he portrays, but for WHO HE IS INSIDE AND OUT! I read somewhere that one of his followers expressed a concern that with increased popularity, he may go the way of Gerard Butler. NO WAY THAT COULD HAPPEN. There is no arrogance, pomposity or bloated egotism in this man. He is as genuine as he seems. I can hardly sleep without thinking what a joy he is to the world, at least to mine. Chrys Page
Are you implying that Gerard is arrogant? I don't think so. I think that Richard is an introvert, whereas Gerard is not, or at least less than Richard. No need to cut Gerard down to lift Richard up. Both are great guys, just different temperaments. I wish we could go back before 300, but I am extremely happy not to mention proud of Gerard. Same for Richard, of course.
And the reason I wish we could go back before 300 is for a completely selfish reason: before 300 I could pretend or know that Gerard was a great secret...now I have to share him with more people. It's great to wish Richard well, with much success but there is a sacrifice for his success, too. I love them both.
And sensitive and self-deprecating. And romantic. Every woman in the audience had to be thinking oh hel* no when he said "dangerous appearance" . He is sweet. I hope he gets the romantic and hero roles he wants.
This is the best interview I've ever seen. The interviewer, as well as the fans, asked a lot of really great questions. I love how much thought Richard puts into his character. If I could choose any one person to just go out for coffee and talk with, it would be Richard Armitage. He is such a class act!
A class act and a class apart from the rest, for sure. Each one of his interviews is such pleasure to listen to. A keen, intelligent and sensitive actor. Love reading the messages he posts for all his well-wishers too. He is such a sweetheart. Wish we get to hear him play the cello (or flute) in some future work.
A good interview. Thank you. I love the bit about 'fantasize about being a romantic hero.' Wow. Sigh. He is self-deprecating and sweet. He should be a wayyy bigger star.
Ok, if this is the same for anyone else, tell me. EVERY time Richard is talking, I instantly think it's Thorin, because his voice is just SO unique. And then when Richard cracks a joke I have to remind myself that it's Richard and not Thorin. Jesus. XDDDD
Leaving trolls to one side for the moment, I'd like to say how envious I am of all those ladies in Oz who were lucky enough to see this live. I'd like to thank you guys for making such a wonderful audience and for asking all those great questions. I'm sure he felt very comfortable with you all and that's why he gave such a funny and relaxed interview. All the interviews he has given to promote The Hobbit have been very good but this one is the best.
Yes, I agree with you that book!Thorin is a bit of a bore but you can see from RA's interviews how much effort he has put into this role to make film!Thorin into a fascinating and multilayered character. Audiences are already very attached to him and we will all doubtless cry over him in the final film. Brilliant interpretation! And this is yet another excellent interview from him with some fine editing from Popcorn Taxi. Thank you very much, PT!
LOL I seriously LOVE his face when they were talking about who'd win a cage fight between Dwalin and Thorin! Classic lol I love that man..he's just so incredibly talented, classy, intelligent and funny!!! :-)
Thank you for this vid! Living in the farthest reaches of this planet, I can only dream of seeing Richard in person. =( I am so excited for DoS. A lot of fans are eager to see Legolas and other new characters. I am too, but it's Thorin I really love to see again and how RA develops his character. Fantastic actor and *such* an adorable man. It's unbearable!
Ok, I had to stop to watch his interviews because I was getting a little bit to much obsessed by him...and now watching this I'm in love again...oh shit...I have to stop this..."he wouldn't have me" ...
something about beards: the beard shows your wisdom, it gives you courage, it protects you in winter, it makes you unique and handsome, every true king has a beard, because it gives you a strength. RICHARD PLEASE DO NOT SHAVE YOURSELF!!!
Brilliant interview! My favourite one by far! Such great questions asked and such wonderful answers! Richard is looking so adorable with his beard [well, he always looks adorable] and I cannot wait for the next movie it's going to be sooo aweosme! I cannot say anything else but thank you for interviewing and posting and God bless Richard-such a gentleman!
WOW!! Thanks a million for sharing this! I had seen the "teaser" but this was worth waiting for. I had heard from friends who had actually been there what an incredible experience it was to see - and hear - him in person. Such an amazing voice! His answers were fascinating and, as always, intelligent and well thought out. Love it when he "lets his hair down" ;) I hope we will see more interviews of this caliber when movies 2 and 3 come out. Can hardly wait! :)
This was one of the best interviews so far. Having more original questions instead of repeats was especially nice. I so glad to hear that he had thought about if Thorin had had a love of his life like maybe having been betrotheds to a princess because I had wonder that as well. As a prince part of his duty would have been to marry & have children & he didn't. Why was that? After all Aragorn had Arwen. So who might Thorin have loved? Plus I love Richard's sense of humor! :)
Wonderful video. I wish I could have been there. It is really funny, there has been this interview, that the host has done with Richard before, where he wonders about the response and why he has so many female fans, and they both don't have a clue why. But it is so obvious when watching Richard here. He has such a great manly voice combined with the great looks and the little shyness... Sigh... I am so exited about his future projects.
Watched this with a big grin on my face the whole time. It brings back such wonderful memories. Richard was the perfect guest - charming, funny, thoughtful and engaging. Thank you!
I only a live 2hr flight from Sydney. Had I known RA was in Australia I would have definitely made the effort to go there. Another missed chance of meeting RA, drat.
It was an amazing interview from a very articulate Richard Armitage and front row viewing made it very special indeed. The beginning and end of May is now fabulous. Thankyou
Thank you so much for uploading this vid, it was long awaited. A great interesting fascinating, but though relaxed interview. RA on typical British understatement as usual. The mod Oscar Hillerstrom did his job very well, mostly serious, sometimes joking.
I really, really want his voice to be the same - such beautiful voice! I hope i was mistaken but I thought that his work has influenced his voice. He said that he had to make his voice lower for Thorin. Such a professional consequence
2 woman from interview ( you can find when you type "Richard Armitage interviewed on Mornings (Australia) ) were invited seat in front , and R,A, addressed to them ( I think)
I would have loved to work on set & location for this movie. Even if it were only to bring coffees around. Epic and my fave movies ever together with LOTR (and also HP) :)
ISN'T HE LOVELY😘❤🤗😊 I just watched Robin Hood from the BBC HE IS SO DREAMY I AM WATCHING EVERYTHING HES IN.He is fantastic for isolation during killer virus. I loved North and South.He plays evil so well Too.he makes it attractive.He has Animal Magnetism. He draws you in. Of course In real life you'd run away from such a narrcisst but its fantastic to watch. Very nice interview.I AM A BIG FAN
I think if Tolkien could meet Richard Armitage, he would really like him.
Yes he would
Definitely. The entire movie is a huge favorite of mine.
"What happened... in the calendar... STAYS... in the calendar."
In the book, Thorin was described as being really good with the harp. I kinda wished to see a scene where Richard would sing while playing a harp. It would have suited his majestic yet gentle aura.
He is such a romantic! Looks, brains, and a belief in love.... he has the whole package! :)
This is the best of interview RA has given so far. He is engaging, relaxed, funny, self-deprecating, informative; he also demonstrates intelligence and reflective sensibility to any subject in this interview. His good looks and charming demeanor doesn't hurt either. It is impossible not to love RA.
Rosie Segil next
Yes
The way you can see the real thorin is looking into thorin's eyes... it is so trueeee!!!! Thorin is a very shakespearean hero, in my opinion.
It amazes me that he can still lower his voice when he's "whispering" something he "can't talk about" from movies 2 and 3. Also when he says, "That's a real spoiler." What a sexy voice!
I love the intelligent questions by the audience. So much better than the typical giddy fan question.
i love how he threw in a couple of jokes to make the interview more enjoyable.
Richard Armitage! He fantasizes about being a romantic and heroic sort of actor, but he says he has an ominous and dangerous appearance. Is he blind? Is he deaf?
No! He is neither. He is merely filled with an incredible humility and gratitude that makes us adore him, not just for the roles he portrays, but for WHO HE IS INSIDE AND OUT!
I read somewhere that one of his followers expressed a concern that with increased popularity, he may go the way of Gerard Butler. NO WAY THAT COULD HAPPEN. There is no arrogance, pomposity or bloated egotism in this man. He is as genuine as he seems.
I can hardly sleep without thinking what a joy he is to the world, at least to mine.
Chrys Page
Are you implying that Gerard is arrogant? I don't think so. I think that Richard is an introvert, whereas Gerard is not, or at least less than Richard. No need to cut Gerard down to lift Richard up. Both are great guys, just different temperaments. I wish we could go back before 300, but I am extremely happy not to mention proud of Gerard. Same for Richard, of course.
And the reason I wish we could go back before 300 is for a completely selfish reason: before 300 I could pretend or know that Gerard was a great secret...now I have to share him with more people. It's great to wish Richard well, with much success but there is a sacrifice for his success, too. I love them both.
And yet he has played the romantic lead in North and South. A dark one, but one that has captured the hearts of all who have watched it.
His voice is sooo calm and deep I colud listen him all the time 😄
He is a narrator for AUDIBLE 😍😉
Amazing actor, I hope he keeps getting interesting and bigger roles. And he's such an inteligent, well-spoken, manly and attractive man...*dies*
jimefowks indeed
i find richard a perfect actor, i love him.
Every single time when he speaks i could melt
Smart, talented and gorgeous actor :)
And sensitive and self-deprecating. And romantic. Every woman in the audience had to be thinking oh hel* no when he said "dangerous appearance" . He is sweet. I hope he gets the romantic and hero roles he wants.
He was really great as Thorin, who went through different moods and emotions throughout. He was also one of the handsome dwarves!
He is so talented. Sign...
hee hee, you meant *sigh*
I could listen to his voice all over again.
I love how he answers questions.
whereyat89
very respectful and brilliant
That last answer!!!! I absolutely melted!!!! RICHARD HOW CAN YOU BE SO FLIPPING PERFECT
im in love with this man... swoon
Oh yes.
23:11 "I'm a huge fan of his"
something so humbling about that, you know? Hearing from an awesome actor like him
Derek Bartlett very true that makes him more adorable
I think I'm in love
he looks so relaxed and happy throughout this whole interview, it makes me so happy.
This is the best interview I've ever seen. The interviewer, as well as the fans, asked a lot of really great questions. I love how much thought Richard puts into his character. If I could choose any one person to just go out for coffee and talk with, it would be Richard Armitage. He is such a class act!
A class act and a class apart from the rest, for sure. Each one of his interviews is such pleasure to listen to. A keen, intelligent and sensitive actor. Love reading the messages he posts for all his well-wishers too. He is such a sweetheart. Wish we get to hear him play the cello (or flute) in some future work.
A good interview. Thank you. I love the bit about 'fantasize about being a romantic hero.' Wow. Sigh. He is self-deprecating and sweet. He should be a wayyy bigger star.
Peaceful voice
Such a beautiful and humorous interview. Richard has so much talent and I am looking forward to what he plans on doing next.
Never tired of this beautiful man and his Brilliance 😍
wow he just looks so handsome in that elvish blazer. Such a modest and cute actor, and i'm glad he's british. 😊
With this behavior he only could be british... Hope you understand my English. No native speaker.
Ok, if this is the same for anyone else, tell me. EVERY time Richard is talking, I instantly think it's Thorin, because his voice is just SO unique. And then when Richard cracks a joke I have to remind myself that it's Richard and not Thorin. Jesus. XDDDD
Leaving trolls to one side for the moment, I'd like to say how envious I am of all those ladies in Oz who were lucky enough to see this live. I'd like to thank you guys for making such a wonderful audience and for asking all those great questions. I'm sure he felt very comfortable with you all and that's why he gave such a funny and relaxed interview. All the interviews he has given to promote The Hobbit have been very good but this one is the best.
This guy is amazing - great answers
that last answer to that last question was a real lady's choice. lady fans really loved that, I bet.
yes, yes we did
mm hmm girl amen to that
Alot of sighing and swooning going on in that audience ! A sweetheart.
He's perfectly imperfect 👑💖. Love him as an actor.
He's such a pleasure to watch and listen to...
love Richard love Richard love Richard just love Richard
Yes, I agree with you that book!Thorin is a bit of a bore but you can see from RA's interviews how much effort he has put into this role to make film!Thorin into a fascinating and multilayered character. Audiences are already very attached to him and we will all doubtless cry over him in the final film. Brilliant interpretation! And this is yet another excellent interview from him with some fine editing from Popcorn Taxi. Thank you very much, PT!
LOL I seriously LOVE his face when they were talking about who'd win a cage fight between Dwalin and Thorin! Classic lol I love that man..he's just so incredibly talented, classy, intelligent and funny!!! :-)
WOW- one of the BEST RA interviews!!!
Every minute of this video was thrilling! I love his personality, he is such a sweetheart. Thank you so much for uploading.
Thank you for this vid! Living in the farthest reaches of this planet, I can only dream of seeing Richard in person. =( I am so excited for DoS. A lot of fans are eager to see Legolas and other new characters. I am too, but it's Thorin I really love to see again and how RA develops his character.
Fantastic actor and *such* an adorable man. It's unbearable!
God I love him soooo much!
I was very fortunate to be there in the front row - but its wonderful to be able to watch it again - thank you!
Ok, I had to stop to watch his interviews because I was getting a little bit to much obsessed by him...and now watching this I'm in love again...oh shit...I have to stop this..."he wouldn't have me" ...
he always gives such great interviews
I absolutely love this man.
Best answers. So smart, very intelligent, exquisite_.
He was responding to the "AAWWWWW" that the ladies were saying in response to his great answer about asking if there was a love of Thorin's life.
Aw I love him ❤️❤️❤️
The King and A Gentleman 😘😍😍
Richard Armitage's voice. Phwoar
Love him❤️
18:15 - Favorite part
Love this!!!
Absolutely marvellous interview, Richard Armitage is a very cool, intelligent guy.
Thank you so much for providing this video. The night itself was unforgettable and to have this as a memento is just marvellous.
This is just the best. Worth the wait. Thank you folks so much!
i can't wait to see the scene with Thorin and Kili if it's as sad as he lets on I'll be in tears.
something about beards:
the beard shows your wisdom, it gives you courage, it protects you in winter, it makes you unique and handsome, every true king has a beard, because it gives you a strength. RICHARD PLEASE DO NOT SHAVE YOURSELF!!!
Theoden also has a beard. But Thranduil not 😁
he did play a romantic character! In North and South!
And he was very good and Hot
Brilliant interview! My favourite one by far! Such great questions asked and such wonderful answers! Richard is looking so adorable with his beard [well, he always looks adorable] and I cannot wait for the next movie it's going to be sooo aweosme!
I cannot say anything else but thank you for interviewing and posting and God bless Richard-such a gentleman!
Not only Peter Jackson... I lost my pants too over Richard Armitage...
HOT!!!
This is a good video about a memorable evening. Many thanks.
finally a good australian interview about the hobbit
Thank u x uploading this. Really, thank u so very much.
WOW!! Thanks a million for sharing this! I had seen the "teaser" but this was worth waiting for. I had heard from friends who had actually been there what an incredible experience it was to see - and hear - him in person. Such an amazing voice! His answers were fascinating and, as always, intelligent and well thought out. Love it when he "lets his hair down" ;) I hope we will see more interviews of this caliber when movies 2 and 3 come out. Can hardly wait! :)
Mr Armitage! 😍😍💙💖
Great questions and fascinating answers from our Richard. Thank you for sharing this video for those of us who were not able to attend.
This was one of the best interviews so far. Having more original questions instead of repeats was especially nice. I so glad to hear that he had thought about if Thorin had had a love of his life like maybe having been betrotheds to a princess because I had wonder that as well. As a prince part of his duty would have been to marry & have children & he didn't. Why was that? After all Aragorn had Arwen. So who might Thorin have loved? Plus I love Richard's sense of humor! :)
Wonderful video. I wish I could have been there. It is really funny, there has been this interview, that the host has done with Richard before, where he wonders about the response and why he has so many female fans, and they both don't have a clue why. But it is so obvious when watching Richard here. He has such a great manly voice combined with the great looks and the little shyness... Sigh... I am so exited about his future projects.
oh, Tolkien... I do not approve of the fate you wrote for Thorin...
Me rn
Watched this with a big grin on my face the whole time. It brings back such wonderful memories. Richard was the perfect guest - charming, funny, thoughtful and engaging. Thank you!
Calendar story starts around 6.55
I only a live 2hr flight from Sydney. Had I known RA was in Australia I would have definitely made the effort to go there. Another missed chance of meeting RA, drat.
the best
Thank you! A wonderful reminder of a brilliant night!
FANtastic, thanxxx so much!!!
I've been really looking forward to this, thank you! I love it.
OH MY GOD !! That last question just made my freakin life !!!
Richard should be the next James Bond
LOL! Oh my. The thought of RA hounding PJ and badgering him with his little notes...haha!
yes, yes you are
I WAS WATCHING THIS WHEN I WAS SEVEN
I was thinking the same thing!! He would be perfect as dougal.
It was an amazing interview from a very articulate Richard Armitage and front row viewing made it very special indeed. The beginning and end of May is now fabulous. Thankyou
Thank you so much for uploading this vid, it was long awaited. A great interesting fascinating, but though relaxed interview. RA on typical British understatement as usual. The mod Oscar Hillerstrom did his job very well, mostly serious, sometimes joking.
Fantastic!
I don't think the One Ring is the most treasured item in middle earth.
*It's the calendar.*
I really, really want his voice to be the same - such beautiful voice! I hope i was mistaken but I thought that his work has influenced his voice. He said that he had to make his voice lower for Thorin. Such a professional consequence
The exile of the dwarfs reminded me of Exodus and their return Diaspora.
To be better than awesome ;"D
I don't know why but that part at 5:28, when they have the dwarf boots on, but I really love it! As I do this interview and and him!!
Yes, Thorin does have a love - ME! ;) :P
but i would love see that calendar!
Who's Thorin's love of his life? Bilbo obviously.
Ok
I screamed that
2 woman from interview ( you can find when you type "Richard Armitage interviewed on Mornings (Australia) ) were invited seat in front , and R,A, addressed to them ( I think)
I would have loved to work on set & location for this movie. Even if it were only to bring coffees around. Epic and my fave movies ever together with LOTR (and also HP) :)
ISN'T HE LOVELY😘❤🤗😊 I just watched Robin Hood from the BBC
HE IS SO DREAMY I AM WATCHING EVERYTHING HES IN.He is fantastic
for isolation during killer virus. I loved
North and South.He plays evil so well
Too.he makes it attractive.He has Animal
Magnetism. He draws you in. Of course
In real life you'd run away from such a narrcisst but its fantastic to watch.
Very nice interview.I AM A BIG FAN