Summary
- The upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum, will focus on Gollum's character in more detail than ever before, set before The Fellowship of the Ring.
- Maintaining the tone of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy is crucial for the success of The Hunt for Gollum.
- Providing surprises and fresh elements in the movie will be key in engaging and entertaining Lord of the Rings fans.
The Lord of the Rings franchise is one of the largest and most successful in cinema's history, and given its popularity, there's a lot of pressure to expand it. That's why there is so much attention on Andy Serkis' upcoming The Hunt for Gollum movie, a spinoff based on his iconic character.
Details have been scarce so far about The Lord of the Rings spinoff, but fans are very excited. Serkis always puts a lot of effort into his role as Gollum, and having him as the lead character for an entire movie opens up a wide range of possibilities. Serkis has now spoken about the film, giving people an idea of what's to come, which should only excite fans further.
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What Has Andy Serkis Revealed About The Hunt For Gollum?
There's A Lot For The Lord Of The Rings Fans To Be Excited About
Serkis has taken on the role of Gollum once since The Lord of the Rings trilogy ended, as he reprised the role to be part of The Hobbit trilogy, creating an intense and memorable scene with Bilbo Baggins. However, the new movie will focus on the complicated character in more detail than ever before, and fans are keen to know more about what the story will entail. With the film set to take place before The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and up until the point when they reach the Mines of Moria, there is the potential for some overlap with the plot and characters, which is an exciting situation. Serkis has now spoken to Collider about the movie, giving audiences even more reason to look forward to this project, which is set to release in 2027.
“I'm incredibly excited to go back and work with my friends and family in New Zealand and actually do something which is, I think, going to be surprising, and yet very much part of the lore and the feel of the trilogy. The sensibility of it will feel, I think, close to that, and yet we're investigating in greater depth the character formerly known as Smeagol, but mostly known as Gollum.”
Maintaining The Lord Of The Rings Tone Will Be Important For The Films To Sync
The Hunt For Gollum Shouldn't Take Fans Out Of The Middle-Earth Experience
Serkis is set to not only star in The Hunt For Gollum, but he will also direct the movie, while Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens will be producing it, with the trio aiming to keep the film in the same tone as the original trilogy. That is something that fans will be happy to hear because The Lord of the Rings trilogy does have a very distinct look and feel, which is something that The Hobbit movies did a good job of emulating. Audiences are able to watch the prequel trilogy easily and then dive straight into Frodo Baggins' journey and find it believable and seamless, and The Hunt for Gollum needs to provide that same experience. The fact that Serkis himself has said it will be part of the lore and have the same feel is a positive situation, as it should allow audiences to feel familiar from the start, which will help bring back old fans.
The fact that so many of the original team members are being brought back to be part of the movie from a behind-the-scenes perspective is an essential detail because fans want to be immersed. This is going to be particularly important with the overall look of Gollum and any potential returning characters. Gandalf and Aragorn have been rumored to appear in The Hunt for Gollum, potentially playing a role in this movie.
Providing Surprises Will Be Crucial To Make The Hunt For Gollum A Success
The Lord Of The Rings Fans Need To Be Caught Off-Guard To Be Entertained
The fact that The Hunt for Gollum is set to take place alongside The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring means that audiences will be heading into this movie knowing where a lot of the story is heading. People will understand that Gollum will survive whatever plan is put in place because he has such an essential role in the main trilogy. That is why Serkis' tease that there will be surprises is crucial in making this movie a success. Those moments will draw in fans who might be skeptical of whether or not they're interested in seeing the film to begin with, proving that there will be something fresh and unknown to see when heading into it.
It is always tricky making a spinoff movie such as this because audiences understand exactly where things will go, and that's not always an easy sell, especially in today's climate. However, Serkis seems to be focusing on bringing something slightly different and fresh to the movie. Whether that's in the manner that Gollum acts, surprise characters appearing, or major plot points, The Hunt for Gollum has the potential to enhance everyone's experience. That is precisely what a movie like this should be doing, adding to the overall Lord of the Rings story and lore rather than negatively damaging it in any way, appealing to long-term fans.
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
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- December 17, 2027
- Director
- Andy Serkis
- Writers
- Arty Papageorgiou, Phoebe Gittins, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien
- Franchise(s)
- The Lord of the Rings
Cast
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