Key Takeaways:
– The Lord of the Rings franchise plans to continue its storyline with a new movie, focusing on the character Gollum.
– Andy Serkis, who played Gollum originally, will return to direct and star in the new film.
– The storyline is likely to occur within the time frame of The Fellowship of the Ring.
– Major characters from the original franchise might return, with Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen showing interest.
– The new movie's working title is ‘The Hunt for Gollum,' subject to change during production.
The Lord of the Rings franchise has captured hearts worldwide, earning almost a whopping $6 billion across six movies. So, the news of more movies cooking in the Middle Earth kitchen has got fans all thrilled! First out of the gate is none other than ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum', directed by and also starring Andy Serkis.
When Gollum Drops Hints
At the thrilling ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024, held onto your seat moments were a plenty thanks to Mr. Serkis. He teased fans with hints about what we can expect from the new movie. Let's just say, some familiar faces might pop up! He didn't drop any names, though. Mr. Serkis being all mysterious, only added fuel to the fire of fan speculation.
Drawing Into Gollum's Depths
According to Serkis, this new venture will plunge deep into the character of Gollum. How cool huh? Can't wait to get to know the twisted and tortured Gollum better! Since the movie's setting is around the same time as The Fellowship of the Ring, we may see dearly loved characters like Gandalf or Aragorn. The best part – both Gandalf and Aragorn's actors, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen respectively, have shown some interest in returning. Exciting times!
Gearing Up for ‘The Hunt For Gollum'
‘The Hunt for Gollum' is still a working title, so brace yourself for some possible changes. Meanwhile, our reliable insiders, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, are hard at work on the script. The project is under the production of Peter Jackson.
Exploring Unseen Angles
Even though we've seen much of Gollum's journey in the previous films, there is still an ocean of untold stories waiting to be explored. Jackson quoted how Gollum's complex character intrigued him as it mirrors the best and worst traits of human nature. The goal of the new film is to venture into Gollum's backstory, unfolding parts of his journey unseen in the previous films. Who knows what kind of exciting plots and subplots we have in store?
Connecting to Tolkien's Vision
Finally, remember all these are built based on Professor Tolkien's universe. The creative team promises to keep up with the integrity and spirit of Tolkien's creations.
For fellow LOTR enthusiasts, which characters are you excited to see in ‘The Hunt for Gollum'? Do share your thoughts with us! We can't wait for the journey back to the Middle Earth.
The Lord of the Rings franchise continues to enthrall us with its timeless tales of bravery, friendship, and the battle between good versus evil. And with ‘The Hunt for Gollum', the excitement just got bigger!
