‘Getting the Band Again Collectively’: Elijah Wooden Addresses The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

Elijah Wooden, arguably greatest identified for enjoying the Hobbit, Frodo in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, just lately had nothing however good issues to say concerning the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum film. “I’m excited,” Wooden advised Inverse concerning the new movie that can star Andy Serkis because the titular Gollum. Serkis can also be directing the movie.

“I’m clearly a fan of the inventive staff,” Wooden continued. “I’m invested as a result of it’s the similar inventive staff behind Lord of the Rings.”

The brand new movie, anticipated someday in 2026, is being produced by Peter Jackson, of the unique Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogy films. Jackson’s companions on the earlier films, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, are additionally producing.

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“It’s revisiting that character (Gollum), giving Andy a film to direct…There’s no higher individual to shepherd that specific film than the one who actually created that character by and thru,” Wooden mentioned. “It simply seems like getting the band again collectively in a extremely cool method for a extremely distinctive piece,” he added.

Wooden says he additionally has religion in Jackson and is worked up to see what comes subsequent so far as characteristic movies. “I feel the concept of there being extra movies in that universe is simply thrilling if it’s being shepherded by Pete, Fran, and Philippa and the remainder of their inventive universe in New Zealand,” Wooden mentioned. He additionally acknowledged that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy Amazon collection, which is filmed in the UK, is “its personal factor.”

The actor mentioned he’s additionally wanting ahead to what’s to return in the way forward for the franchise. “Apparently, there’s going to be one other couple of flicks all telling new tales inside that universe, adjoining to The Lord of the Rings.Actually, there’s so many alternative tales they might inform, so I’m excited to see what comes of it.”

Boynes just lately confirmed that The Hunt for Gollum is not going to be divided into two films. Nevertheless, she did say a separate movie within the Lord of the Rings universe is being developed. “I can let you know definitively it isn’t two movies!” Boyens mentioned. She added that there was a “real misunderstanding that occurred as a result of we’ve begun to work, conceptually, on two completely different live-action movies.”

The primary of these movies is The Hunt for Gollum. The second is but to be confirmed, Boyens mentioned. Of The Hunt for Gollum, Boyens mentioned the story is “intense” and falls on the celebration of Bilbo Baggins and earlier than the Mines of Moria that will probably be advised by the eyes of Serkis’ Gollum.

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Different franchise actors mentioned they might take pleasure in hanging out in Center-earth once more for The Hunt for Gollum. Each Orlando Bloom, who performed Legolas in each trilogies, and Aragorn actor Viggo Mortensen are all for returning to the Lord of the Rings universe. Nevertheless, Hugo Weaving mentioned he was unlikely to return to reprise the position of Elrond which he portrayed in six movies.

The Hunt for Gollum is listed as being in pre-production on IMDb. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies are at the moment obtainable to stream on Prime Video and Max.

Supply: Inverse

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is a collection of epic fantasy journey movies and tv collection primarily based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s novels. The movies comply with the adventures of people, elves, dwarves, hobbits and extra in Center-earth.

First Movie

The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring

Newest Movie

The Hobbit: The Battle of the 5 Armies

First Episode Air Date

September 1, 2022

Solid

Elijah Wooden , Viggo Mortensen , Orlando Bloom , Sean Astin , Billy Boyd , Dominic Monaghan , Sean Bean , Ian McKellen , Andy Serkis , Hugo Weaving , Liv Tyler , Miranda Otto , Cate Blanchett , John Rhys-Davies , Martin Freeman , Morfydd Clark , Ismael Cruz Cordova , Charlie Vickers , Richard Armitage

Character(s)

Gollum , Sauron

Video Sport(s)

LEGO Lord of the Rings , The Lord of the Rings On-line , The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum , The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age , The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers , The Lord of the Rings: Battle within the North , The Lord Of The Rings: Battle For Center-Earth , The Lord of The Rings: Battle For Center-Earth 2 , The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The place to Stream

Max , Prime Video , Hulu

Abstract

The Lord of the Rings is a long-running fantasy franchise created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The core collection consists of 4 main books: The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, the Two Towers, and The Return of the King, all of which have been tailored into movies. The Lord of the Rings core franchise facilities round Frodo Baggins, a dwelling being referred to as a hobbit, and a gaggle of heroes from the varied kingdoms resembling the dominion of man, the dominion of dwarves, and the dominion of elves. Along with the good wizard Gandalf, the group will embark on a dangerous quest throughout Center Earth to take The One Ring to Mount Doom to destroy it, earlier than it could possibly corrupt anybody and return to the palms of the evil entity referred to as Sauron, hellbent on conquering all of Center Earth. The unique novel/prequel movies, The Hobbit, stars Frodo’s uncle Bilbo Baggins as he embarks on a quest from the consolation of his residence and seeks the treasure of a dragon referred to as Smaug. Bilbo stumbles upon The One Ring on his quest, and finds himself amidst a fantastic battle. The latest media for the franchise is the at the moment airing The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy, airing completely on Prime Video.

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