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Ian McKellen Unveils New Gollum Film for 2027

8/18/2025

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Ian McKellen announced a new Middle-earth film centered on Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, at a London fan event.
Filming is scheduled to start in May 2026, aiming for a December 2027 release.
McKellen suggested the return of Frodo and Gandalf, though specific details are not disclosed.
The film will continue the story from the original Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit series, with Peter Jackson as producer.

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Ian McKellen announced a new Middle-earth film centered on Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, at a London fan event.
Filming is scheduled to start in May 2026, aiming for a December 2027 release.
McKellen suggested the return of Frodo and Gandalf, though specific details are not disclosed.
The film will continue the story from the original Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit series, with Peter Jackson as producer.