The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum - Everything We Know So Far
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So rich and layered was the mythology that J.R.R. Tolkien created that even though the stories of both "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" have already been adapted to the big screen, there's still more to tell. First on deck is "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum". Here's everything we know about the next film in Tolkien's saga.
When Does 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' Release?
"The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" hits theaters December 17, 2027.
Who Is Making 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum?'
Andy Serkis - who originated the live-action role of Gollum in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy - will star in and direct "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum". Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who wrote Jackson's trilogy, are working on the script for the film along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou. Peter Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens are producing.
Who Is In 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum'?
So far, the only cast confirmed for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is Andy Serkis, who will do double duty both starring as Gollum and directing.
The character of Gandalf is expected to appear, and Sir Ian McKellen has said he is open to returning to the role, but his involvement is not yet confirmed.
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Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".
Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".
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What Is 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' About?
A lot of what happens in the source material was left out of Peter Jackson's film trilogy, and in this case, one thing that is briefly mentioned in the films but never expanded upon is the hunt for Gollum.
In the books, after Gandalf discovers that Bilbo's ring is the One Ring, he employs the help of Aragorn and the Wood Elves in the search for Gollum.
Reference is made to this search in the films, but what is not mentioned is that Aragorn actually succeeds in capturing Gollum and together he and Gandalf interrogate him.
Based purely on the working title of the film, this is the story it will tell.
When Does 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' Take Place?
Assuming the film will stick to the source material, "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" should take place during the events of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".
Specifically, "The Hunt for Gollum" should unfold between the birthday party of Bilbo Baggins (Ian Holm), and Gandalf's return to the Shire after discovering the nature of Bilbo's magical ring.
Is There A Trailer for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum'?
No, there is no trailer for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" yet.
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