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How would you describe a relationship between Lake-town People and Mirkwood Elves?
They have no relationship whatsoever, the only connection is Bard's barrels. A business relationship
You've played Aramis, Bard and now Dracula, are there any other literary characters you'd love to play?
Yes, James Bond
does Bard have any thirst for gold or he worries only about Lake-town's benefit?
He definitely doesn't have a thirst for gold. He doesn't have much money, his agenda is honest & Truthful
What will you miss most about Middle Earth?
The wizard and the dwarves and the elves. Everyone
What is the biggest challenge in being an actor?
Staying employed
Luke, you already played Aramis, so what is you weapon of choice - a bow or a sword?
A bow
What is your favorite thing about Bard?
His hidden qualities
What was the biggest challenge while filming the movie?
Probably shooting the scale scenes, because I wasn't with the dwarves. I was on a green screen set
If you had all of the treasure of Erebor what would you use it for?
There's a few countries around the world that could do with a helping hand
What's your best memory from set?
My best memory is from the third movie so I can't talk about it
Who is your favourite elf in the Tolkien's world?
I quite like the haughtiness of Thranduil, he's a cold old soul
If you could have played a part in the Lord of the Rings, which part would you have liked to play?
I'm too big for a Hobbit. I probably liked to have played Aragorn
As Bard is a man, do you feel lucky that you didn’t require as much makeup compared to your co-stars?
Extremely, I spent a third of the time they spent in the chair every day
Luke what would you personally fight Smaug for?
A toblerone
Was it difficult to handle a bow and arrow?Are you skillfull at shooting arrows now?
I had done a little bit before, I'm probably a good shot. I haven't picked up a bow and arrow since
If you could live the life of one of the characters from the Hobbit for one week: whom would you chose and why?
Bilbo, because he lives in Bag End in the shire. And it looks lush
Did you get to keep one of Bard's props?
I did, it's actually a weapon that I use in the third movie
What was it like working with Orlando again?
It was great, he's like a brother. It's always very fun working with Orli
have you always been a Tolkien fan?
I read the book as a teenager, I do love his work
What do you enjoy most about the part of Bard?
He has a very interesting journey in the film, so he gets to do lots of unusual stuff
If you had to go on an adventure with one Hobbit character who would it be
The wizard, obviously. Gandalf, he's always on a journey
If you could go back to middle earth where would you go?
The shire, I've never been but I would like to go
what item that you've seen or used in the movies would you like to take home? Did they let you take any?
Maybe the arkenstone
How was your reaction when you was invited to play Bard??
Shock, disbelief, worried that they had found the wrong person
Does it feel weird for you to film in front of the green screen?
It used to feel weird, but not anymore. It's part of an actors job to know how to do that
what/who did you use as your inspiration for Bard
No, myself a little bit
how would you describe New Zealand?
A rugged raw beauty in the middle of the Pacific
If you had a dragon as a pet, what would you name it?
Puff
how do you feel about joining the tolkien team? In what ways did they influence your acting?
Great, really really great. They're less of a team, more of a family
what do you consider to be Bard's best and worst qualities?
His best quality is he's humble and he loves his family. His worst quality is his dress sense
Did you have a favorite part of the Laketown set? If yes, what?
Yes, the market place, because it was full of animals and people sitting in boats
How much influence does Bard’s family have over Bard when he is required to make those tough decisions?
Very much so, he lives for his children
When people read The Hobbit, many will have your faces in mind when they visualize the story. Thoughts?
A wonderful thing, not only will it be my face but it will be a Welsh accent too
If Bard was allowed to use a different weapon besides the long bow and arrow, what weapon do you think he'd use?
"Probably a machine gun"
what is your favourite line that bard says?
"It's a small town Alfred, everyone knows where everyone lives"
What theme can you identify with most in The Hobbit?
Self discovery, courage, and believing in yourself
What are the similarities between Bard and Luke Evans
He loves his family, I love my family. He has a Welsh accent, I have a Welsh accent
You would rather spend time with elves or dwarves? Why?
I probably wouldn't spend much time with Elves, they don't like spending much time with anyone but themselves
Is it fun to work along with Peter Jackson?
It was very fun, it was a very rewarding experience and I would do it all over again if I could
How is it like to work along with Richard Armitage and Sir Ian McKellen?
Wonderful, they're both brilliant actors. It was very easy to react to either actors
How is Bard compared to other roles you have played?
Very different, and that's why i chose to play him
favorite Bard trait?!
Boat surfing
What modern music do you think Bard would be into? I'm thinking heavy metal myself!
No, I think it would be Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Would you rather friend Smaug or The Pale Orc?
Neither
What would you say to your 10 years younger self if you had the chance?
Keep at it, you're going to be in the Hobbit in 7 years time
Would you rather live in Mordor, or in the Misty Mountains with Smaug?
Misty Mountain, as long as I didn't wake up Smaug it would be fine
What was the first thing you did when you learnt you will be Bard ?
First thing I did was get in a plane to New Orleans to shoot another movie
what type of directors do you love working with?
Interesting ones, ones that have done interesting work
was there any part in the film that really tested your acting skills?
The scene around my table where I had to act around dwarves that weren't in the room with me
Hobbits or dwarves?
Hobbits
What would you do if a group of dwarves barged into your home?
I would call the police
what was your first day on set like?
It was exciting, they let me see Bag End before it was dismantled for the final time
Would you like to do a motion capture someday?
I would love to do motion capture someday
what was your favourite memory of the whole experience of making the hobbit movies
sailing into Laketown for the 1st time, it was built in the carpark of Stonestreet Studios so I sailed past cars