Assuming “The Hobbit” ever gets off the ground and running, one of the big questions surrounding it is who will play Bilbo Baggins?

If you believe former Doctor Sylvester McCoy, he’s up for the role.

McCoy hinted as much to Glen Ferris of screenrush after a recent theatrical performance.

Of course, this may be the old rumor that McCoy was in the running for the part and was director Peter Jackson’s second choice for the role after Ian Holm.

Whether or not McCoy would step into the role isn’t known. Right now, the story is merely rumor and speculation.

McCoy played the seventh Doctor on “Doctor Who” from 1987-89.