Watch Benedict Cumberbatch Become Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition Behind-The-Scenes Clips

There’s not a lot of roles that we can’t imagine Benedict Cumberbatch playing and we say ‘playing’ because in his role of Smaug the Stupendous, he did so much more than just voice the dragon in The Hobbit trilogy.

To celebrate the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition on Digital HD (also available on Blu-ray 3D and DVD on 3rd November) new deleted scenes and excerpts of previously-unseen behind the scenes action from the Special Features, including a look at the intricate work behind bringing Smaug to life are now available.

In the new footage we see the Sherlock Holmes star writhe around the floor in a skin tight grey motion-capture suit, transforming from a human to a dragon in front of our very eyes. We get to see how he creates the physical motion of the dragon with his stirring voice whilst having a conversation with Bilbo and harbouring his treasure.

The actor’s head movements and facial expressions were as detrimental in his performance as his voice. Take a look at the video below of the transformation and is unfolds before your eyes:

Other deleted clips and behind the scenes footage takes a humourous look at Bombur and a sneak peek at the infamous barrel run. 

Down the Swift Dark Stream: The Forest River Featurette Excerpt:

Flies & Spiders: Mirkwood Forest Featurette Excerpt:

Beorn’s House Featurette Excerpt:

Inside Information: Smaug’s Lair Featurette Excerpt:

A Warm Welcome: Lake-town Featurette Excerpt:

Barrels Out of Bond: The Elven Sluice Featurette Excerpt:

Flashback to Battle Clip:

When Angmar Fell Clip:

ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES ON BLU-RAY 3D AND DVD INCLUDE:

Peter Jackson never disappoints with all of his extra footage and excerpts on his DVDs and this year, he has impressed us yet again.

The new features include: Commentary with Peter Jackson, Director/Producer/Screenwriter and Philippa Boyens, Co-Producer/Screenwriter, The Appendices – The Appendices Parts IX and X showcase an immersive multi-part history of the filming of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, covering pre-production in the various departments of the film in the months leading up to the start of principal photography, training, the work done on set and in the world of its digital effects. New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth – Part 2

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition is available now on iTunes and Blu-ray 3D and DVD from 3rd November.

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