Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is nothing short of transformative, combining physicality, vocal prowess, and emotional depth to create one of the most memorable dragons in cinematic history. His rich, gravelly voice infuses Smaug with a chilling blend of intelligence and malice, delivering lines with an almost hypnotic cadence that perfectly captures the dragon’s arrogance and disdain for mortals. Through motion capture, Cumberbatch’s performance

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