PRO: Since they're basically shooting in his backyard, Jackson can show up in his pajamas, and doesn't even have to wear shoes if he doesn't want to.
CON: At the end of the day, the afterparty always ends up in his living room, and someone usually vomits in his fireplace.

PRO: He'll make an obscene amount of money.
CON: He's already making an obscene amount of money as a producer and co-writer. In fact, there isn't even enough money left to pay the director a decent rate.

PRO: He'll get to work with his own special effects crew.
CON: Has to stare at Andy Serkis in a leotard covered with balls for extended periods of time.

PRO: He'll be reunited with master thespian Sir Ian McKellen, who plays Gandalf.
CON: Listening to McKellen's boring acting stories for another year. You try turning down a dinner invitation from that guy.

PRO: He co-wrote the scripts, so he knows the material is good.
CON: Tired of looking at the word "halfling." It just sounds funny if you say it too many times.

CON: He won't be able to start on his Tintin movie until after the two Hobbit movies are completed.
PRO: Everybody wants to see The Hobbit. Nobody gives a crap about Tintin.

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