Luke Evans lands the role of Bard in THE HOBBIT

Luke Evans has landed the role of Bard in THE HOBBIT, directed by Peter Jackson for MGM.
 

Bard the Grim is a skilled archer, and the heir of King Girion of Dale.  He was described as "grim faced" and while a guardsman of Esgaroth he was often predicting floods and poisoned fish. He rallied the guards to defend the town when the Dragon came.
 

Filming is currently underway in New Zealand with fellow United clients Richard Armitage and Adam Brown.