The world premiere event for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug was held at the Dolby Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on Monday.
Of course, director Peter Jackson and his daughter Katie were in attendance. Plus, stars Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans, Richard Armitage, Aidan Turner, Dean O’Gorman, Ryan Gage, Stephen Fry, and Manu Bennett were all in attendance. Musician Ed Sheeran was also in attendance because he has a song entitled “I See Fire” on the soundtrack for the film.
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug officially hits theaters on December 13, 2013. Take a look at photos from the carpet and the premiere party in the gallery below:
Martin Freeman and director Peter Jackson
Evangeline Lilly
Richard Armitage
Luke Evans
Dean O’Gorman and Aidan Turner
Martin Freeman with partner Amanda Abbington
Benedict Cumberbatch
Orlando Bloom
Benedict Cumberbatch and Peter Jackson
Ryan Gage, Aidan Turner and Dean O’Gorman
Orlando Bloom and Evangeline Lilly
Stephen Fry
The cast and crew of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”
Dean O’Gorman and Ed Sheeran
Evangeline Lilly and Orlando Bloom
Evangeline Lilly and Luke Evans
Orlando Bloom
Benedict Cumberbatch
Evangeline Lilly
Director Peter Jackson with his daughter Katie
Ed Sheeran
Fans waiting at the event of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”
Entrance to “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” premiere party
A peek inside “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” premiere party
Actor Manu Bennett (Azog)
Ed Sheeran performing “I See Fire”
Christine Harrell, Alexandra Astin, Orlando Bloom and Sean Astin at the premiere party
