“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” promotional campaign is in full swing, and the film has enlisted two of its stars to reach out to fans. Benedict Cumberbatch and Luke Evans have taken it to Twitter to answer fans’ questions, which range from silly and hypothetical to insane and irrelevant.

The hilarious Q&A sessions took place on Wednesday morning, New Zealand time, with Cumberbatch the first one to go.

Benedict Cumberbatch is here! #AskSmaug pic.twitter.com/sPkPM95okC

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

The “Sherlock” star technically doesn’t appear in the Peter Jackson epic fantasy film, but is the voice of the titular dragon Smaug. If Martin Freeman frequently appeared in his answers, it’s because Freeman, who plays Bilbo Baggins in “The Hobbit” trilogy, is also Cumberbatch’s co-star in “Sherlock.” Here are the best bits of session: On eating a cupcake in his likeness:

RT @vereentjoeng: Cumbercupcake: Benedict in Red Velvet Suit on Red Velvet cupcake yum! #HobbitPremiere #AskSmaug pic.twitter.com/B39JhSZHad — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

An astonishing addition to the edible collection. One day, I will have to eat myself.

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

On Freeman:

Smart. Original. Mod. RT @_LauraHolmes_: #AskSmaug How would you describe Martin Freeman in 3 words? — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

RT @JenCappelli: @TheHobbitMovie #AskSmaug Who would win in a sass-off? Smaug or Martin? ....can dragons give the middle claw?

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

Martin, obviously. Smaug gets pretty clumsy in a rage until he flies. Then, I suppose he might have time to give the birdy. — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

Answering what-if questions:

My grandfathers. I never met either. RT @b_smoraes: Is there a person (alive or dead) you would like to spend a day with? who? #AskSmaug

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

.@maybeginger You're very kind. Flying would be nice. Piano and French are more realistic though. — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

RT @rosiescot: #AskSmaug If you lived in Middle Earth, would you like to be a Hobbit, Elf, Wizard (yes, staff, beard, & all) or a Dwarf? X

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

I'm quite happy being a dragon, thanks. Oh, and the Necromancer - a disembodied spirit of evil. Less time in the make-up chair! — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

.@fondueatspeedys Fly. Fly. Fly.

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

And maybe fart fire while flying. To fly faster. — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

After an hour, it was Evans’ time to answer questions from fans. Evans plays Bard the Bowman in the trilogy.

Ready to #AskBard your questions? @TheRealLukevans is here! pic.twitter.com/u7CsaWDY68

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

Evans seemed to be a lot more serious, though no less witty, in answering the fans’ questions, but that’s also probably because his fans asked a lot more serious questions.

It's a place in the Philippines. Boracay. RT @Miss_Bri__: What's the most beautiful place you have visited or want to go to? #askbard — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

Jack Nicholson. The Joker. RT @thetolkienguy: @TheHobbitMovie #AskBard favorite villain of all time ?

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

The Two Towers. RT @coniivader: #AskBard Favourite Lord of the Rings movie? — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

I have many. On #TheHobbit, @IanMcKellen. He's the master of his craft. RT @plloversbr: who is your inspiration as an actor? #AskBard

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

All the gold... if it was real. RT @@SammiHall5 #AskBard what is the one thing that you would want to take from the hobbit set? — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

He was able to sing the praises of his co-stars, though he has mentioned his admiration for singer Ed Sheeran in a few more posts.

I think he'd probably like a bit of @EdSheeran. RT @twhiddiculoston: #AskBard What would be Bard's favorite kind of music?

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

How much do I love @edsheeran title song for #thehobbitmovie #ISeeFire ?? Alot is the answer. — Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) December 3, 2013

RT @zeinabadran: @TheHobbitMovie #AskBard how epic was it to meet Ed Sheeran, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and all those legends?

— The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

They're all awesome people in their own rights. I got to sing along to Sheeran singing his songs last night. That was awesome. — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” also stars Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Lee Pace, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Ken Stott, and James Nesbitt. It premiered in Los Angeles on December 2, and will be released internationally from December 11.