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Andy Serkis Directs Gollum's Backstory in New Film

4/12/2025

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Serkis Directs Gollum

Andy Serkis is set to reprise his iconic role as Gollum while also taking the helm as director for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," slated for a December 2027 release. Produced by Peter Jackson, this film promises to delve into Gollum's intriguing backstory, unfolding after Bilbo Baggins' 111th birthday and leading up to the fateful Mines of Moria.

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Serkis Directs Gollum

Andy Serkis is set to reprise his iconic role as Gollum while also taking the helm as director for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," slated for a December 2027 release. Produced by Peter Jackson, this film promises to delve into Gollum's intriguing backstory, unfolding after Bilbo Baggins' 111th birthday and leading up to the fateful Mines of Moria.

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