The subsequent film within the “Lord of the Rings” franchise will give attention to Gollum, one of many collection’s most recognizable characters, Warner Bros. Footage introduced on Thursday.
Andy Serkis, who performed the miniature creature within the authentic movie trilogy, will direct and star in “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” which is scheduled for 2026, the studio mentioned in a information launch.
One other “Lord of the Rings” film will comply with “The Hunt for Gollum,” Warner Bros. mentioned. The unique trilogy’s director, Peter Jackson, and screenwriters, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, will act as producers on each movies. A separate animated film directed by Kenji Kamiyama, “The Lord of the Rings: The Warfare of the Rohirrim,” will probably be launched in December.
“Yesssss, Valuable,” Serkis mentioned in an announcement. “The time has come as soon as extra to enterprise into the unknown with my expensive associates, the extraordinary and incomparable guardians of Center-earth.”
