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Gollum's Journey: New LOTR Film Starts Production in 2026

12/10/2025

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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, will follow events before The Fellowship of the Ring from Gollum's view.
Aragorn and Gandalf return, but Mortensen's role may be recast with a younger actor.
Several actors have met with Andy Serkis for the Aragorn role, as the production will not use de-aging technology.
Production begins May 2026, with a December 17, 2027 release.

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Story summary

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, will follow events before The Fellowship of the Ring from Gollum's view.
Aragorn and Gandalf return, but Mortensen's role may be recast with a younger actor.
Several actors have met with Andy Serkis for the Aragorn role, as the production will not use de-aging technology.
Production begins May 2026, with a December 17, 2027 release.