Along with confirmation of our story from earlier today that Elijah Wood will appear in Peter Jacksonâs The Hobbit, weâve received a press release announcing that Wood will also star in the miniseries adaptation of Treasure Island. The 2-part/4-hour miniseries is being directed by Steve Barron (Merlin) and will air on SKY TV in the UK. Wood will play Ben Gunn in the adaptation of Robert Louis Stevensonâs classic adventure tale, which also stars Eddie Izzard. Hit the jump to read the full press release.
ELIJAH WOOD joins âThe Hobbitâ and âTreasure Islandâ
Wood is confirmed to star in Peter Jacksonâs âTHE HOBBITâ to be shot in New Zealand. In addition, he has signed on to play âBen Gunnâ in Stewart Harcourtâs adaptation of Robert Louis Stevensonâs TREASURE ISLAND along side Eddie Izzard. The 2 part/ 4 hour miniseries will be airing on SKY TV in the UK. Alan Moloney is producing with Steve Barron directing.
Wood is repped by Nicole David at WME and Joanne Colonna at Brillstein Partners.
Wood will next be seen this summer in FXâs new series âWilfredâ, as well as lending his voice to Warner Bros. âHappy Feet 2â set for release November 18th as well as Disney XDâs âTron: Uprisingâ (2012), Â Â In addition, he is starring in the Sundance short âFight for your Right Revisitedâ directed by Adam Yauch and starring John C. Reilly and Seth Rogen.