More Hobbit castings revealed

James Nesbitt will play Bofur in The Hobbit. Photo / Supplied

Two more actors have been confirmed to work on The Hobbit.

Well known actor James Nesbitt, seen here in Cold Feet and Jekyll, will play Bofur, "a disarmingly forthright, funny and occasionally brave dwarf", New Line Cinema, Warner Bros and Metro-Goldwyn-Myer announced in a joint statement.

American actor Adam Brown will play Ori.

They join cast members already confirmed Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Aidan Turner, Rob Kazinsky, Graham McTavish, John Callen, Stephen Hunter, Peter Hambleton and Mark Hadlow.