The Hunt for Gollum: Ian McKellen makes a great announcement on the future film The Lord of the Rings

The Hunt for Gollum: Ian McKellen makes a great announcement on the future film The Lord of the Rings



Andy Serkis in the middle of the vehicle with Gollum hunting

After the trilogies The Lord of the Rings Then The Hobbit,, Gollum hunting It will be the seventh film in live action belonging to the cinematographic franchise that began in 2001. Its history will take place during the era of The community of rings. Will follow Aragorn who, at the request of Gandalf, undertakes the search for the alter ego of Sméagol To ask him questions about the single ring.

Andy Serkis will play again the role of the title in Gollum hunting. But this time, he will also make the film. Peter Jackson He will still participate in the project as a producer. Will always be accompanied by Fran Walsh and Pilippa Boyenswith which he will reform the trio of historical producers of the franchise The Lord of the Rings.

Ian McKellen probably comes back … just like Elijah Wood!

As mentioned above, Gandalf will play a role in which to play Gollum hunting. From the announcement of the project, the fans wondered if Ian McKellen would resume his role in the film. Last September, he said he was ready. And as relationships Entertainment Weeklyduring the agreement For love for fantasy from London,, He just suggested that he would come back. And thatIt wouldn’t be alone :::

I will tell you two secrets about the casting: there is a character in the film named Frodon and another named Gandalf.

The British actor therefore probably confirmed that he would return Gollum hunting… together withElia Wood. Present at the same event, the latter also has smile with malice and even applauded when Ian McKellen made this statement. It remains to see if Viggo Mortensen He will also agree to embody Aragorn again. As a reminder, The decision belongs to himEver since Andy Serkis, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens have been going to come back.

A start of the filming announced for May 2026

In addition to teaser his presence and that of Elia Wood in Gollum huntingIan McKellen gave an appointment for the start of filming. According to him, the film will enter into production in May next year.

This statement attacks on the release date of Gollum hunting. As explained last May, the film was late and now it should December 15, 2027 in cinemas in France.

Source: Cine Serie

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