Peter Jackson Has Emergency Surgery for Stomach Ulcer

It's no secret that "The Hobbit" has suffered its fair share of setbacks. Guillermo del Toro was on board to direct, but dropped out due to financial problems GM has delayed production. Writer and producer Peter Jackson has saved the day by stepping in to take the helm, but he was faced with a union boycott almost everything stopped again. Knowing all this, the news that Jackson has been hospitalized in New Zealand hospital with a perforated ulcer is not surprising.

Jackson has reached a Wellington hospital acute pain in the stomach and was hospitalized for surgery.

What does this mean for the future of "The Hobbit"? Jackson's publicist says it's nothing, "Sir Peter is resting comfortably and doctors expect a full recovery from surgery by Sir Peter should not affect his commitment to lead the hobbit Bilbo beyond a slight delay in the start . shot. "speedy recovery, sir.

"The Hobbit" is the prequel into two parts - shot back - "The Lord of the Rings" and is intended to December 1, 2012 and December 2013 release.

Several actors from the trilogy will be reprising their roles, including Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Andy Serkis and Gollum, respectively. Martin Freeman of BBC's "The Office" will star as the main character, reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins.