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Star-Studded Cast Unveiled for 'Lord of the Rings' Prequel

4/15/2026

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Warner Bros. and New Line announced the cast for "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" at CinemaCon on April 15, 2026.
Jamie Dornan will portray Strider, and Leo Woodall will play Halvard, with Andy Serkis returning as Gollum and directing the film.
The film is set for release on December 17, 2027, with Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood reprising their roles as Gandalf and Frodo.
Kate Winslet also joins the cast, while a second film, "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past," is in development, written by Stephen Colbert and others.
CinemaCon takes place from April 13-16, 2026, in Las Vegas.

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Warner Bros. and New Line announced the cast for "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" at CinemaCon on April 15, 2026.
Jamie Dornan will portray Strider, and Leo Woodall will play Halvard, with Andy Serkis returning as Gollum and directing the film.
The film is set for release on December 17, 2027, with Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood reprising their roles as Gandalf and Frodo.
Kate Winslet also joins the cast, while a second film, "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past," is in development, written by Stephen Colbert and others.
CinemaCon takes place from April 13-16, 2026, in Las Vegas.