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Andy Serkis Directs and Stars in New Gollum Film

4/15/2025

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Andy Serkis is set to both direct and return as Gollum in the highly anticipated film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, slated for a December 2027 release. Original cast members are excited about the possibility of reuniting, as the film promises to delve deeper into Gollum's complex character within the beloved saga.

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Story summary

Andy Serkis is set to both direct and return as Gollum in the highly anticipated film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, slated for a December 2027 release. Original cast members are excited about the possibility of reuniting, as the film promises to delve deeper into Gollum's complex character within the beloved saga.