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Martin Freeman, from 'Hobbit' to 'Ghost Stories'
Martin Freeman played Bilbo Baggins in the “Hobbit” trilogy, Mr. Watson to Benedict Cumberbatch’s “Sherlock,” and the CIA officer in “Black Panther.”
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenMartin Freeman played Bilbo Baggins in the “Hobbit” trilogy, Mr. Watson to Benedict Cumberbatch’s “Sherlock,” and the CIA officer in “Black Panther.” His new film, “Ghost Stories,” is a horror anthology -- he portrays a wealthy businessman haunted by a poltergeist.
Image of Martin Freeman in “Ghost Stories.” Courtesy of IFC Films.
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