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Orlando Bloom Hints at Legolas Return in New LOTR Film

9/8/2025

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Orlando Bloom is interested in returning as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, releasing December 17, 2027.
He hasn't been contacted but prefers not to see another actor portray Legolas.
The film centers on Gollum, making Bloom's role uncertain.
Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood confirmed their return as Gandalf and Frodo, respectively.
Viggo Mortensen is open to reprising Aragorn but has not been approached.
The film will cover events between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

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Story summary

Orlando Bloom is interested in returning as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, releasing December 17, 2027.
He hasn't been contacted but prefers not to see another actor portray Legolas.
The film centers on Gollum, making Bloom's role uncertain.
Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood confirmed their return as Gandalf and Frodo, respectively.
Viggo Mortensen is open to reprising Aragorn but has not been approached.
The film will cover events between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.