: Continues his transformation from a timid homebody to a resourceful and brave hero.
: His character arc becomes more tragic as he begins to fall victim to the "dragon sickness"—a greed for gold that threatens to consume his honor. Lo_Hobbit_-_La_desolazione_di_Smaug_2013_HD_-_A...
Behind the scenes, the production was famously chaotic. Peter Jackson took over the director's chair late in the process after Guillermo del Toro's departure, leading to a grueling schedule where sets and props were often built the same day they were used. : Continues his transformation from a timid homebody