Are you ready to return to Middle Earth? Andy Serkis, who famously portrayed Gollum in the Lord of the Rings films, has dropped some intriguing hints about a potential prequel. Speaking at ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024, he disclosed that he is set to direct a new movie titled The Hunt for Gollum, illuminating the grim condition required for his return.
Serkis mentioned that the project is currently under the work-in-progress title
and may not end up being called that
. The film aims to delve deep into Gollum’s character, providing a fresh perspective on Middle Earth’s tantalizing landscape:
Characters We Might Recognize
Teasing fans, Serkis hinted at familiar characters possibly making a comeback: There may be characters that we recognize that might be coming back.
However, he refrained from naming names, keeping the anticipation alive.
The film’s narrative will dominate Gollum’s experiences and is still in its formative stage. As Serkis shared, We started to talk about this roughly about eight months or so ago
, indicating how early the discussions are.
A Challenging Dream Come True
Serkis discussed the deep-rooted connection he has with Middle Earth and his collaborators. He described being approached to direct this project as a a dream come true
, iterating his passion for working on stories within this mythic universe.
Praising Phillipa Boyens and Fran Walsh, who will be joining him on this project, Serkis expressed how they share a unique bond: I think I’ve got a very psychic connection to Phillipa and Fran. Ever since we’ve first met, we’ve done eight movies now, and this will be our ninth.
The Legacy Continues
Reflecting on his iconic role, Serkis articulated how Gollum remains an inseparable part of his life: Although it’s been years since I first said ‘my precious,’ Gollum has never left my heart.
He added that crafting a gripping story will be the main challenge but is excited for what lies ahead: The challenge will be telling a great story, and we’re right at the beginning of that process. We’re just about to start writing it. It’s all to come and it’s thrilling. Mildly terrifying.
Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is anticipated to hit theaters in 2026.
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