Announced by Warner Bros. on May 9, The Hunt For Gollum continues to spark questions and discussions. The studio has officially confirmed the return of Peter Jackson as producer and Andy Serkis as director for Middle-earth.
After playing Gollum in the 6 feature films of the Lord of the Rings saga, the actor and director will continue to explore Smeagol’s journey.
“It’s absolutely exciting to be able to go back and immerse myself in the world of Gollum. We’re going to explore his psychology and try to make a film that has its place in the world of ‘Law’. Lord of the Rings, but that also brings something new with a completely new approach.”– clarified Andy Serkis.
Return of Gandalf?
After Viggo Mortensen, who is not closing the door on returning to the franchise as Aragorn, it’s Ian McKellen’s turn to talk. questioned FirstThe unforgettable interpreter of Gandalf spoke about his possible participation in the film.
The 85-year-old actor, who is currently starring in William Shakespeare’s Henry IV at the theatre, is also open to returning to the role of the famous witch. “only if i’m alive”– he answered, with all the stubbornness that characterizes him.
Sir Ian McKellen played the role of Gandalf 6 times, in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy. The final round in the hunt for Gollum with his accomplice Viggo Mortensen is sure to delight fans of the iconic saga created by JRR Tolkien.
At the moment, we don’t know much about the project, except that Fran Valsch and Philippa Boyens, co-writers of Peter Jackson, will write the screenplay along with Phoebe Gittins and Artie Papageorgiou. In the best case, the studio plans to release it in 2026.
“The character of Gollum/Sméagol has always fascinated me; Gollum represents the worst of human nature, and the Smeagol side of him is, without a doubt, quite sympathetic. I think it’s this dual aspect that resonates with readers and viewers, we all have a little bit of both in us.”Peter Jackson, who will be the producer of the film, emphasized.
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