Benedict Cumberbatch took over the official Hobbit Movie Twitter account Tuesday to answer questions about his roles as Smaug the dragon and the Necromancer in The Desolation of Smaug. #AskSmaug was soon trending on Twitter.
Benedict Cumberbatch is here! #AskSmaug
1. He may be a little bit power-hungry.
The ring. RT @dr_mikki: #asksmaug if you were accumulating your own dragon's hoard, what would you want as the prize of your collection?
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The ring. RT @dr_mikki: #asksmaug if you were accumulating your own dragon's hoard, what would you want as the prize of your collection?
The invincible dragon's got to rule them all surely.
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The invincible dragon's got to rule them all surely.
2. He's a huge fan of his Sherlock and Hobbit costar Martin Freeman.
Smart. Original. Mod. RT @_LauraHolmes_: #AskSmaug How would you describe Martin Freeman in 3 words?
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Smart. Original. Mod. RT @_LauraHolmes_: #AskSmaug How would you describe Martin Freeman in 3 words?
3. He's very happy in his own scaly skin.
RT @rosiescot: #AskSmaug If you lived in Middle Earth, would you like to be a Hobbit, Elf, Wizard (yes, staff, beard, & all) or a Dwarf? X
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RT @rosiescot: #AskSmaug If you lived in Middle Earth, would you like to be a Hobbit, Elf, Wizard (yes, staff, beard, & all) or a Dwarf? X
I'm quite happy being a dragon, thanks. Oh, and the Necromancer - a disembodied spirit of evil. Less time in the make-up chair!
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I'm quite happy being a dragon, thanks. Oh, and the Necromancer - a disembodied spirit of evil. Less time in the make-up chair!
4. His parents read aloud to him as a child.
My father read the book to me as a 7-year old child. RT @highsockmojo: #AskSmaug what/who did you use as your inspiration for Smaug?
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My father read the book to me as a 7-year old child. RT @highsockmojo: #AskSmaug what/who did you use as your inspiration for Smaug?
5. He enjoys the ongoing series of CumberCupcakes and has a somewhat naughty sense of humor.
RT @vereentjoeng: Cumbercupcake: Benedict in Red Velvet Suit on Red Velvet cupcake yum! #HobbitPremiere #AskSmaug
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RT @vereentjoeng: Cumbercupcake: Benedict in Red Velvet Suit on Red Velvet cupcake yum! #HobbitPremiere #AskSmaug
An astonishing addition to the edible collection. One day, I will have to eat myself.
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An astonishing addition to the edible collection. One day, I will have to eat myself.
6. 140 characters are not nearly enough to express the love that he has for his fans.
More than I can say in a tweet. RT @RachelFerron_TW: #AskSmaug how much do you love your fans?
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More than I can say in a tweet. RT @RachelFerron_TW: #AskSmaug how much do you love your fans?
7. He will one day cause Twitter to self-destruct.
@TheHobbitMovie #AskSmaug Is twitter treating you okay?
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@holmesexuals
@TheHobbitMovie #AskSmaug Is twitter treating you okay?
.@holmesexuals Yes, so let's break it.
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.@holmesexuals Yes, so let's break it.
8. He'd rather meet members of his family than famous people.
My grandfathers. I never met either. RT @b_smoraes: Is there a person (alive or dead) you would like to spend a day with? who? #AskSmaug
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My grandfathers. I never met either. RT @b_smoraes: Is there a person (alive or dead) you would like to spend a day with? who? #AskSmaug
9. He's definitely not a vegetarian.
Goat pie or dwarf cake. RT @Cholesteroldoc: What's your favorite pie? Or are you a cake loving dragon? #CumberCakeCollective #asksmaug
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Goat pie or dwarf cake. RT @Cholesteroldoc: What's your favorite pie? Or are you a cake loving dragon? #CumberCakeCollective #asksmaug
10. He's probably going to be a pretty scary dragon.
@TheHobbitMovie what was your favourite line in the movie? #AskSmaug
lucy
@swiftsherlock
@TheHobbitMovie what was your favourite line in the movie? #AskSmaug
.@swiftsherlock I am... death.
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.@swiftsherlock I am... death.
11. He and Martin Freeman are equally sassy bastards.
RT @JenCappelli: @TheHobbitMovie #AskSmaug Who would win in a sass-off? Smaug or Martin? ....can dragons give the middle claw?
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RT @JenCappelli: @TheHobbitMovie #AskSmaug
Who would win in a sass-off?
Smaug or Martin?
....can dragons give the middle claw?
Martin, obviously. Smaug gets pretty clumsy in a rage until he flies. Then, I suppose he might have time to give the birdy.
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Martin, obviously. Smaug gets pretty clumsy in a rage until he flies. Then, I suppose he might have time to give the birdy.
(For reference, this is a thing that happened at the movie's premiere in Los Angeles last night.)
12. He thinks Smaug would have quite a flamboyant taste in music.
#AskSmaug What kind of music do you think Smaug would enjoy?
Bryony
@PondsAt221B
#AskSmaug What kind of music do you think Smaug would enjoy?
.@PondsAt221B Liberace. A little bit of Burt Bacharach. And Enya.
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.@PondsAt221B Liberace. A little bit of Burt Bacharach. And Enya.
13. He will one day become a wonderful director.
Yes, one day. RT @CeceCalabrese: #AskSmaug Do you fancy a go at the Director's Chair?
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Yes, one day. RT @CeceCalabrese: #AskSmaug Do you fancy a go at the Director's Chair?
14. He's identified with dragons from a young age.
@TheHobbitMovie If you could play any cartoon character/superhero/villain from your childhood, who would you play???? #AskSmaug
Our Mockingjay
@__mystique
@TheHobbitMovie If you could play any cartoon character/superhero/villain from your childhood, who would you play???? #AskSmaug
.@__mystique Puff the Magic Dragon.
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.@__mystique Puff the Magic Dragon.
15. He places more importance on experiences than material possessions.
#AskSmaug what would be your ideal christmas present?
@tennanteleven
#AskSmaug what would be your ideal christmas present?
.@tennanteleven Some free time. And a sea view.
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.@tennanteleven Some free time. And a sea view.
16. He has a sense of humor about being pranked by Simon Pegg on the set of Star Trek: Into Darkness.
Neutron cream... better for your skin ;) RT @britishmenRhot: Which felt weirder on your face? Neuron cream or motion capture dots. #AskSmaug
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Neutron cream... better for your skin ;) RT @britishmenRhot: Which felt weirder on your face? Neuron cream or motion capture dots. #AskSmaug
17. He is constantly trying to make himself more perfect than he already is.
@TheHobbitMovie #AskSmaug if you could master one other skill (apart from your glorious acting), what would it be?
George.
@maybeginger
@TheHobbitMovie #AskSmaug if you could master one other skill (apart from your glorious acting), what would it be?
.@maybeginger You're very kind. Flying would be nice. Piano and French are more realistic though.
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.@maybeginger You're very kind. Flying would be nice. Piano and French are more realistic though.
18. He has a thorough understanding of aerodynamic propulsion.
@TheHobbitMovie would you rather breathe fire or be able to fly? #AskSmaug
AGENT COULSON
@fondueatspeedys
@TheHobbitMovie would you rather breathe fire or be able to fly? #AskSmaug
.@fondueatspeedys Fly. Fly. Fly.
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.@fondueatspeedys Fly. Fly. Fly.
And maybe fart fire while flying. To fly faster.
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And maybe fart fire while flying. To fly faster.
