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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ian McKellen shockingly reveals which 2 ‘Lord of the Rings' characters are returning for next film
Ian McKellen dropped a magical bomb about the next 'The Lord of the Rings' film. During the 'For the Love of Fantasy' event in London on Sunday, the 86-year-old actor suggested that he and Elijah Wood are returning for 'The Hunt for Gollum,' which is currently slated for release in Dec. 2027. 'I hear there's going to be another movie set in Middle-earth, and it's going to start filming in May. It's going to be directed by Gollum and it's all about Gollum, but I'll tell you two secrets about the casting,' McKellen said in a video from the fan event. 8 Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood in 'The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring.' ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection 8 Ian McKellen on stage at the 'For the Love of Fantasy' fan event. gronkcosplay/TikTok 'There's a character in the movie called Frodo and there's another character called Gandalf,' he added, referring to the characters played by Wood, 44, and himself, respectively. After the audience cheered, McKellen told the crowd: 'Apart from that, my lips are sealed.' Wood was also at the fan event alongside McKellen and their co-stars Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and John Rhys-Davies, but he didn't confirm the news himself. The Post has reached out to Warner Bros. for comment. Original Gollum actor Andy Serkis is set to direct and star in 'The Hunt for Gollum.' 8 Frodo (Elijah Wood), Gollum (Andy Serkis) and Sam (Sean Astin) in 'The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King.' New line Cinema Warner Bros. first announced the film last summer. Peter Jackson, who directed the original 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, is producing the upcoming movie with his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Boyens, 63, told Empire magazine in October that 'The Hunt for Gollum' will feature 'quite an intense story' that 'falls after the birthday party of Bilbo and before the Mines of Moria.' 8 The poster for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.' ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection 8 'Lord of the Rings' stars Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection 'It's a specific chunk of incredible untold story, told through the perspective of this incredible creature,' added Boyens. In a Nov. 2024 interview with Big Issue, McKellen stated that he's interested in playing Gandalf again. 8 Ian McKellen in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.' ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I've just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I'll be playing him,' McKellen shared. 'When? I don't know. What the script is? It's not written yet. So they better be quick!' 8 Ian McKellen as Gandalf. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection 8 Elijah Wood as Frodo, Sean Astin as Sam. ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection The 'Lord of the Rings' film series, based on J. R. R. Tolkien's novels, started with 2001's 'The Followship of the Ring.' Two sequels, 2002's 'The Two Towers' and 2003's 'The Return of the King,' followed. The franchise expanded to 'The Hobbit' trilogy films which were also directed by Jackson, 63, and released in 2012, 2013 and 2014. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' is expected to come out on Dec. 17, 2027.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ian McKellen teases Gandalf and Frodo return in ‘The Hunt for Gollum'
Ian McKellen has left Lord of the Rings fans reeling after dropping a surprise hint about his return as Gandalf in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Speaking at the For the Love of Fantasy fan event in London, the 86-year-old actor revealed that both Gandalf and Frodo will appear in the new instalment, due to begin production in May. The film, directed by Andy Serkis who reprises his iconic role as Gollum, marks the latest addition to the Middle-earth saga. Originally slated for 2026, the release has now been pushed to December 2027. McKellen's announcement came with playful secrecy as he told fans, 'I'll tell you two secrets about the casting: there's a character in the movie called Frodo, and there's a character in the movie called Gandalf. Apart from that, my lips are sealed.' Elijah Wood, who portrayed Frodo in the original trilogy, was present at the event and exchanged knowing smiles with McKellen, fuelling speculation of his involvement. The audience reaction was immediate, with cheers and gasps filling the hall as McKellen teased the return of the beloved characters. Fans quickly took to social media to celebrate the possibility of witnessing Middle-earth legends on screen once more, sparking a wave of nostalgic excitement. Peter Jackson, who directed the Oscar-winning trilogy, is attached as producer alongside Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Warner Bros. Discovery has placed The Hunt for Gollum among its top priorities, with CEO David Zaslav calling it one of the studio's most important upcoming projects alongside new Batman, Superman films and Harry Potter series. For McKellen and Wood, the return would mark yet another reunion with the franchise that defined a generation of fantasy cinema. While details remain tightly guarded, the suggestion that both Gandalf and Frodo will stand once again in Middle-earth has already made The Hunt for Gollum one of the most anticipated films of the decade.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Ian McKellen reveals major 'Lord of the Rings' heroes returning in 'Hunt for Gollum'
Ian McKellen is letting the "Lord of the Rings" secrets slip. The actor, 86, gave a major update about the next "Lord of the Rings" film, "The Hunt for Gollum," during an appearance at the For the Love of Fantasy convention in London on Sunday, Aug. 17. According to McKellen, his character, Gandalf, and Frodo Baggins, the character played by Elijah Wood in prior "Lord of the Rings" films, will both be in the new movie. "I'll tell you two secrets about the casting: There's a character in the movie called Frodo, and there's another character called Gandalf," he said, according to a video of the appearance shared on X. "Apart from that, my lips are sealed." McKellen also said the movie will begin shooting in May. USA TODAY has reached out to Warner Bros. Pictures for comment. Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in the previous "Lord of the Rings" movies, is set to direct "The Hunt for Gollum," with the franchise's longtime director Peter Jackson returning as a producer. This will be the first new live-action "Lord of the Rings" film since 2014's "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," as well as the first not to be directed by Jackson. "The Hunt for Gollum" will also mark the series' live-action return to the big screen amid Prime Video's ongoing streaming show "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." An animated prequel movie, "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim," was released in December. McKellen previously told The Sunday Times in June 2024 that he heard Gandalf is in "The Hunt for Gollum," and joked that he would play the character again "if I'm alive." After starring as the famed wizard in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, McKellen reprised the role in three "Hobbit" prequel movies, released from 2012 to 2014. It was not immediately clear how Frodo would be involved in "The Hunt for Gollum," but Wood has previously expressed interest in returning. "It would be pretty incredible," he told JoBlo in August 2024. "I have to say, any return to New Zealand to work with those individuals within the context of that world would be ... jumping back into a world that's so beloved and means so much to me. So yeah, it would be awesome." 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' release date "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is set to hit theaters on Dec. 17, 2027.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
LotR fans slam ‘cheap nostalgia bait' as Ian McKellen reveals Gandalf and Frodo will return for The Lord of the Rings
Ian McKellen has stirred both excitement and controversy among The Lord of the Rings fans by confirming that Gandalf and Frodo will return in an upcoming project. While many are excited to see the beloved characters back, others have taken to social media to criticise the move, calling it 'cheap nostalgia bait.' The announcement has sparked widespread discussion, underscoring the lasting influence of the franchise and the passion of its fanbase. 🚨BREAKING: Sir Ian McKellen confirms that Frodo returns in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' movie coming out in 2027 Ian McKellen reveals Gandalf and Frodo will be back for The Lord of the Rings Sir Ian McKellen has confirmed that Frodo and Gandalf will appear in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The new film is directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Peter Jackson, who helmed the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. Serkis will return as Gollum, once again using motion capture technology. As per Independent, during the For the Love of Fantasy event in London over the weekend, McKellen surprised fans by announcing the return of the two iconic characters. He shared, 'There's going to be another movie set in Middle-earth, starting filming in May. It's centered on Gollum, and he's also directing it. But here's a secret: Frodo and Gandalf will be in it. Beyond that, my lips are sealed!' Internet reacts to the viral announcement Taking to X many reacted to the announcement and said that this is sad and it looks like bait. One wrote, 'This is such a bad idea. LOTR is not a DEI friendly franchise. It is heavy European lore. If they can't make a white centric LOTR they should leave it alone and move on to something that's more diversity friendly.' A second went on to add, 'This is sad. Cheap, nostalgia bait because we're no longer able to produce great movies.' A third went on to add, 'So basically you've got nothing and you're trying to recapture lighting with nostalgia bait.' *Sigh*…So basically you've got nothing and you're trying to recapture lighting with nostalgia bait. This is sad. Cheap, nostalgia bait because we're no longer able to produce great movies. Im soo worried that theyre going to ruin it or mess it up Not needed. Ridiculous This is such a bad idea. LOTR is not a DEI friendly franchise. It is heavy European lore if they can't make a white centric LOTR they should leave it alone and move on to something that's more diversity friendly. After the original Lord of the Rings trilogy ended in 2003 with the Oscar-winning Return of the King, McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Peter Jackson returned to Middle-earth for The Hobbit trilogy, released from 2012 to 2014.
See - Sada Elbalad
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood to Return for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum"
Yara Sameh Back to Middle-earth, old friends are waiting. Ian McKellen, the legendary actor behind Gandalf the Grey in the original Lord of the Rings film trilogy, dropped a bombshell update on the casting of "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" over the weekend. "I hear there's going to be another movie based in Middle-earth, and it's going to start filming in May. It's going to be directed by Gollum, and it's all about Gollum," McKellen teased at the For the Love of Fantasy fan event in London on Sunday. Last year, original LOTR helmer Peter Jackson was revealed to be producing a new live-action installment in The Lord of the Rings franchise with Gollum actor Andy Serkis directing and starring in the new film, which is slated for a December 2027 release. "I'll tell you two secrets about the casting: There's a character in the movie called Frodo, and there's a character in the movie called Gandalf," McKellen said. Smiling to himself as the crowd gasped in amazement, he joked, "Apart from that, my lips are sealed!". @gronkcosplay HUGE hunt for Gollum casting announcement #huntforgollum #ianmckellen #castingannouncement #lotr #breakingnews ♬ original sound - Gronk Cosplay Earlier in the day, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and President David Zaslav discussed Serkis' film during the company's quarterly earnings call. Zaslav noted that "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" joins the likes of upcoming "Batman","Superman," and "Harry Potter" projects at the top of the studio's priority list. Although McKellen did not specifically say whether he and original Frodo Baggins star Elijah Wood would reprise their roles in the entry, Wood was present at the fan event, smiling conspiratorially as McKellen spoke alongside fellow LOTR alums Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and John Rhys-Davies. Since the original Lord of the Rings film trilogy wrapped up in 2003 with the Oscar-winning "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," McKellen, Wood, and Jackson all returned to Middle-earth with the Hobbit trilogy, which unspooled between 2012 and 2014. Jackson was not involved in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" series, but last year he produced the franchise's first animated foray into the works of J.R.R. Tolkein, "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim." Jackson was joined on the project by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, both producers on the original film trilogy, who are also on board The Hunt for Gollum. In June, Serkis told Collider , "We're very early on in the process. We've been talking about the film over the course of the last year. We're about to start a period of prep in the next few months or so. We will be shooting in the early to mid-part of next year, I guess, and then it'll be as long as it takes to shoot, which — it's a sizable movie — all ready for a December 2027 release." read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News The Jessica Radcliffe Orca Attack? 100% Fake and AI-Generated
