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Andy Serkis Directs “Hunt for Gollum” 2027, All-White Cast

7/14/2026

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Andy Serkis (actor-director) announced he will direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum, a Christmas 2027 film that sits between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and explores Gollum’s past.
Serkis confirmed he will not direct the second Lord of the Rings film Shadow of the Past, written by Stephen Colbert (writer).
He acknowledged the all-white cast and said the project will not add diversity to tick boxes.

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Andy Serkis (actor-director) announced he will direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum, a Christmas 2027 film that sits between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and explores Gollum’s past.
Serkis confirmed he will not direct the second Lord of the Rings film Shadow of the Past, written by Stephen Colbert (writer).
He acknowledged the all-white cast and said the project will not add diversity to tick boxes.