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Middle-earth has been front and center of our minds for many months now. From the Prime Video series set in the fantasy universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien, there is more to come with Andy Serkis set to bring audiences back to this breathtaking world. The actor who played the legendary character of Gollum/Sméagol in Peter Jackson’s original The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is set to direct a new project in 2026 with Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
"Well, all I know is that they called me up and said these films were going to happen, that mainly going to be about Gollum, Andy Serkis who played Gollum is going to direct, and there will be a script arriving sometime in the new year and then I'll judge whether I want to go back ." Familiar Creative Minds Return For 'The Hunt For Gollum' While Serkis is returning to play Gollum and will direct the forthcoming picture, the original trilogy's director, Peter Jackson, is set to come aboard alongside his long-time collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is due for release in 2026, and will be a Sméagol-centered story.
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is due for release in 2026. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is available to stream on Max in the U.S. Watch the video below. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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