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India Today
10 hours ago
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- India Today
Sir Ian McKellen hints at Gandalf, Frodo Baggins return in The Hunt for Gollum
Veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen has stated that Andy Serkis' upcoming 'The Lord of the Rings' film, 'The Hunt for Gollum', will feature some familiar during a panel for 'The Lord of the Rings' at London's For Love of Fantasy event on Sunday, teased about Gandalf and Frodo Baggins returning in 'The Hunt for Gollum'. The actor, who portrayed the wizard in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly said, "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."advertisementHe further said, "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. Apart from that, my lips are sealed!" McKellen did not explicitly reveal if he would be playing Gandalf, or if Elijah Wood would be reprising his role as Frodo. However, Wood was present at the event, along with other actors from 'The Lord of the Rings' film series including Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd and John Rhys-Davies.'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' is set for a December 2027 release globally. The movie was originally slated for a 2026 release. Serkis, who played Gollum in the 'LOTR' films, is directing apart from playing the beloved Peter Jackson, who helmed the original trilogy is producing the movie, alongside his partners - Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens.'The Hunt for Gollum' is based on 'The Lord of the Rings' novel by JRR Tolkein. The fantasy book also inspired the American fantasy show 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'. It is available for streaming on Prime far, much has not been disclosed about 'The Hunt for Gollum'.- EndsMust Watch
Express Tribune
12 hours 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
14 hours 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
18 hours 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.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ian McKellen teases Gandalf's return in new LOTR film The Hunt for Gollum: ‘I'll tell you two secrets about casting…'
British actor Ian McKellen, known for bringing Gandalf the Grey to life in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has hinted that he may be stepping back into Middle-earth. Appearing at a fan event in London over the weekend, the actor revealed some surprising details about the upcoming Gollum-centered film. Ian Mckellen has confirmed Gandalf will return in The Hunt for Gollum '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,' Ian told the audience, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. He then went a step further. '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!' he added. The revelation immediately set the crowd buzzing, especially since Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins, was also present at the event alongside fellow castmates Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and John Rhys-Davies. Elijah offered only a knowing smile as Ian dropped his teasing hints. The film in question, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, will be directed by Andy Serkis, who returns to his most famous role while also leading the project behind the camera. Peter, along with longtime collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, is producing the film, which is now slated to release in December 2027. Earlier on the same day, Warner Bros' CEO David Zaslav spoke about the project during the company's quarterly earnings call, describing it as one of the studio's top priorities alongside upcoming titles in the Batman, Superman, and Harry Potter franchises. Andy, however had confirmed in June, earlier this year, that the project is still in its early stages. '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,' he said.
