Neill Blomkamp May Direct ‘The Hobbit’

According to reports, Neill Blomkamp (District 9) may be set to direct ‘The Hobbit‘. The web site cites a “spy report” saying that Blomkamp is set to direct the film, but notes that it is an unsubstantiated report that should be taken as a rumor for now.

Peter Jackson, who produced ‘District 9’, is known to be a big supporter of Blomkamp and the report is said to include other details on the film that fits information from other sources.