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Filming Begins for 'The Hunt for Gollum' in 2024

9/6/2025

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Filming for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" will start soon in New Zealand.
The film, focusing on Gollum's quest for the One Ring, is set for release on December 17, 2027.
Andy Serkis will direct and reprise his role as Gollum, marking his directorial debut in the franchise.
Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will return as Gandalf and Frodo.
Production was delayed from 2026 due to early development stages.

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Story summary

Filming for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" will start soon in New Zealand.
The film, focusing on Gollum's quest for the One Ring, is set for release on December 17, 2027.
Andy Serkis will direct and reprise his role as Gollum, marking his directorial debut in the franchise.
Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will return as Gandalf and Frodo.
Production was delayed from 2026 due to early development stages.