‘LOST’ Star Evangeline Lilly Will Be An Elf In ‘The Hobbit’

It’s been revealed that actress Evangeline Lilly will be appearing in Peter Jackson‘s The Hobbit. Here’s the scoop from Jackson himself:

“Evangeline Lilly will be playing a new character—the Woodland Elf, Tauriel. Her name means ‘daughter of Mirkwood’ and, beyond that, we must leave you guessing! (No, there is no romantic connection to Legolas.) What is not a secret is how talented and compelling an actress Evangeline is; we are thrilled and excited she will be the one to bring our first true Sylvan Elf to life.”

(via Deadline)