The Hobbit Was Meant to be Directed by Guillermo Del Toro The Hobbit Went From Being 1 Film, to 2, & Ultimately 3 Early scripting efforts were conducted through collaborative video chats.

Cate Blanchett, who appeared in both trilogies as the elf Galadriel, remembers when del Toro was in charge of the project and wonders what the unique director would have brought to the franchise.

Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movies were a huge financial success, yet, despite their impact, many fans continue to wonder what the franchise would have looked like had original director Guillermo ...