The Lord of the Rings: Elijah Wood is skeptical about upcoming films

The Lord of the Rings: Elijah Wood is skeptical about upcoming films

Warner is preparing new films The Lord of the Rings

While Prime Video continues to build the most expensive series of all time with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Warner does not intend to abandon the universe created by JRR Tolkien. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed last February that the studio has “negotiated a deal to make several movies based on the books.” An agreement with Embracer Group, which in August 2022 acquired Middle-earth Enterprises, which holds the worldwide rights to adaptations and derivative products of the sagas The Lord of the Rings AND The Hobbit.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ©Metropolitan FilmExport

Self variety then assured that Peter Jackson and his two co-writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens would be involved in these new projects, no director or casting has been announced yet. Starring in adaptations released between 2001 and 2003, Elijah Wood was asked about upcoming feature films. And Frodo’s interpreter expressed his doubts.

Frodo’s interpreter has some reservations

In an interview given to HQ for season 2 of Yellow jacketsthe actor previously said “fascinated” and “excited” by these new films. However, the actor added:

I hope it will be fine. I’m surprised, but I don’t know why I’m surprised because obviously there would have been other movies. Of course, there is a desire to bring a lot of money. It’s not just a bunch of executives saying, “Let’s make great art.” And again, it’s nobody’s fault because of course it’s commerce. And great works of art can be born from this profession.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ©Metropolitan FilmExport

He continued, referring to Peter Jackson’s feature films:

But The Lord of the Rings it didn’t come from that. He was born out of a passion for books and a desire to adapt them. And I hope those feelings guide future films. I just hope it’s the same motivating factor, and that every time they hire a writer and a director, it’s because they have a respect for Tolkien’s work and an enthusiasm for exploring it.

Asked by Extra earlier, Elijah Wood had assured that it would be ready to reprise his role as Frodo Baggins whether the character is included in these new films. In 2012, the actor also embodied the ring bearer again The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journeythe first part of the second Peter Jackson trilogy.

Source: Cine Serie

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