Summary
- New film titled The Hunt for Gollum in LOTR series raises questions about its meaning and features original cast.
- Movie will focus on events before The Fellowship of the Ring, showing the search for Gollum by key characters.
- The film will be from Gollum's perspective, with Andy Serkis reprising his role as the iconic character from the trilogy.
A new film in The War of the Rohirrim, is also set to release in 2024. In May 2024, Warner Bros. announced the beginning of a new slate of Lord of the Rings movies (via Variety).
The Rings of Power returns for season 2 in late 2024 and The War of the Rohirrim will be released in theaters on December 13.
The Hunt for Gollum is expected to be released in 2026, and promising talent behind the scenes indicates it could be a success. Peter Jackson, who directed the beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy, will produce the film and "will be involved every step of the way." Excitedly, Andy Serkis, whose iconic portrayal of Gollum in the original movie series revolutionized the use of motion capture technology in film, will lead the project as its director. Serkis will also reprise the role of the titular character.
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Aragorn, Gandalf & Sauron Were All Searching For Gollum Before Lord Of The Rings
The Hunt For Gollum Takes Places During The Events Of The Fellowship Of The Ring
Though Gollum's role in The Fellowship of the Ring is limited in appearance, he's a pivotal catalyst in kick-starting events. In Fellowship, Sauron kidnaps Gollum to extract information regarding the location of the One Ring, leading to the Nazgûl being sent to the Shire to retrieve it from Frodo. Throughout the first movie, Gandalf is revealed also to be keeping tabs on Gollum's whereabouts when in Moria. The Hunt for Gollum title refers to a period early on in the events of The Lord of the Rings, where Gandalf, Aragorn, and Sauron all sought after Gollum.
The Fellowship of the Ring novel reveals more about Gandalf and Aragorn's prior relationship. They'd been working together for some time, with Gandalf sending Aragorn to take Gollum captive. In the movie, Gandalf leaves the Shire for some time to research the One Ring, which takes decades in the books. In The Lord of the Rings chronology, The Hunt for Gollum should happen between Bilbo's birthday party and the start of Frodo's quest, though the movie could instead occur between The Hobbit and Fellowship to accommodate for Peter Jackson's timeline adjustments.
The Hunt For Gollum Will Be Told From Gollum's Own Point Of View
Gollum Will Be The Main Character, Making Gandalf And Aragorn Antagonists
The Hunt for Gollum will reportedly be from Gollum's perspective, with Serkis playing the starring role. It will be fascinating to see Gollum take center stage, as he's ired as one of the most complex figures in Peter Jackson's trilogy. The films were praised for developing Gollum as a sympathetic character, exploring his torture by the influence of the One Ring, which a new movie can expand upon. Gollum's perspective will feature beloved Lord of the Rings heroes like Aragorn and Gandalf as antagonists, establishing a compelling framing.
Sources: Variety
- Created by
- J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings is a multimedia franchise consisting of several movies and a TV show released by Amazon titled The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The franchise is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's book series that began in 1954 with The Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings saw mainstream popularity with Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
- Cast
- Norman Bird, John Hurt
- TV Show(s)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
