Since its premiere at the beginning of the millennium, The Lord of the Rings has become one of the most important sagas in the film industry. The legacy he left Peter Jackson It is indelible and started a franchise that still endures in the collective memory. Warner wants to return in style to theaters and, in addition to this year's animated production, it is already preparing another very special film.
As confirmed by Variety, the company has given the green light to the development of a film starring Gollumthe horrifying hobbit who ended up corrupted by the power of the One Ring and who “helped” Sam and Frodo on their journey to Mount Doom.
The film will be titled The Hunt for Gollum and will star and be directed by Andy Serkis, the actor who gave life to Smeagol in the original trilogy. In addition, the participation of Peter Jackson as one of the main producers of the film has been confirmed.
As for the release, Warner has confirmed that the film will arrive in 2026, although an exact date has not yet been announced. So, The Lord of the rings will expand its cinematic universe, based on Middle-earth created by JRR Tolkien more than 80 years ago.
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