VIDEO: Watch Eddie Redmayne Recreate His Unsuccessful HOBBIT Audition
The actor revealed that he did in fact audition for the role of Bilbo Baggins and tried his best to make an impression at his audition. Unfortunately he didn't get a call back.
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