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Ian McKellen confirms which characters from original films will return for new LOTR movie

Fan favourites set to appear in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

The Independent UK

Wait, there's a Lord of the Rings movie about Gollum coming in 2027?

By Andy Serkis? From actual Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens?

PC Gamer

Gollum is back: the ‘stinker’ returns to the big screen in new Lord of the Rings film - The Hunt for Gollum

Andy Serkis will direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum with Peter Jackson and original team on board

Evening Standard

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Lord of the Rings fans say ‘it’s about time’ as new film lands release date 26 years after The Fellowship

Andy Serkis will return as Gollum for the new film

The Independent UK

Lord of the Rings producer addresses the "rumored rivalry" between The Rings of Power and the movies: "There is absolutely not and I don't believe there is from their part either"

Exclusive: Philippa Boyens says that the various Lord of the Rings projects should "complement each other"

Total Film

'Lord Of The Rings' Gets Anime Makeover With 'War Of The Rohirrim' Film

No elves, no dwarves, and not a hobbit in sight: "The Lord of the Rings" returns to the big screen this month with a new Japanese anime-style movie about the warring men of J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional universe.

International Business Times

23 Years Later, the Next Lord of the Rings Movie is Bringing Back a Crucial Character

'The Hunt for Gollum' is shaping up to be a full-fledged Fellowship reunion.

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Viggo Mortensen approached for Lord of the Rings return in The Hunt For Gollum

'The Lord of the Rings' legend Viggo Mortensen has already been approached to reprise the role of Aragorn in 'The Hunt For Gollum'.

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'Can you not get me up for something decent?' Andy Serkis' first reaction to Lord of the Rings films

'Lord of the Rings' star Andy Serkis asked his agent to put him up for "something decent" when he was first approached about appearing in the film franchise as " a voice for a digital character".

BANG Premier

The Hunt for Gollum team say the upcoming Lord of the Rings anime movie was them "testing the waters" for returning to Middle-earth: "It's been a joy to go back"

Exclusive: Lord of the Rings writer/producer Philippa Boyens talks returning to Middle-earth

Total Film

The Lord of the Rings anime producer explains why they didn’t want the movie "to involve Dark Lords or rings"

Exclusive: Philippa Boyens says they wanted to take a "fresh" approach with the new spin-off

Total Film

Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is bringing back Christopher Lee’s Saruman – and it isn’t through AI

That is indeed Christopher Lee's real voice

Total Film

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Ideas … is a standalone Gandalf movie on its way?

A film about the wizard and his search for Gollum is coming – and it turns out a second may also be in the offing. Will he battle Balrog, entreat Entwines or just plod about perplexed?

The Guardian - UK

Lord of the Rings screenwriter confirms Hunt for Gollum won't be two movies and reveals "most of the ideas" for future films involve Gandalf

More movies with Gandalf could be on the way

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Inverse

21 Years Later, a Lord of the Rings Star Reveals the One Thing the Gollum Movie Needs to Succeed

Elijah Wood is excited for the new Lord of the Rings movies, but believes they can succeed under one specific circumstance.

The Independent UK

Lord of the Rings actor says he’s ‘had enough’ of franchise

‘I have absolutely no desires to be a part of it anymore,’ star said

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen reveals he’ll return as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings movie – on one candid condition

‘They hope that I’ll be playing him,’ actor said

Inverse

22 Years Later, One Crucial 'Lord of the Rings' Detail Will Finally Make Sense

Get ready to ride. 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' will give us more info on the Riders of Rohan than ever before.

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The Independent UK

Ian McKellen says he’ll play Gandalf in new Lord of the Rings movie – on one morbid condition

Actor addresses rumours he’ll appear in new Gollum film

PC Gamer

Gee that Lord of the Rings: Gollum game sucked didn't it, so how about a Gollum movie?

Warner Bros. cranks up the marketing machine once more on the precious.

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Andy Serkis To Direct And Star In Lord Of The Rings

Exciting news for Lord of the Rings fans as 'The Hunt for Gollum' movie, directed and starring Andy Serkis, is confirmed for 2026.

Total Film

Andy Serkis responds to his new Lord of the Rings movie – with a Gollum selfie

Precious memories

The Guardian - UK

The Hunt for Gollum: Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis to work on new Lord of the Rings film

Film due to release in 2026 to be first in a new series, and will be directed by and star Serkis, who ‘has unfinished business with that stinker – Gollum!’

Cinemablend

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim: What We Know So Far

The Lord of the Rings is returning to the big screen as an Anime movie!

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