Orlando Bloom Gets Real About Returning As Legolas In The Hunt For Gollum

Orlando Bloom Gets Real About Returning As Legolas In The Hunt For Gollum

As a gamer who grew up immersed in the magical world of Middle Earth, I can’t help but feel a twinge of excitement when it comes to the latest news about The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. It’s like hearing that Frodo has found a secret map to the Shire or that Gandalf has brewed another powerful potion – it’s just that thrilling!


Among the prominent franchises, The Lord of the Rings stands out uniquely, captivating generations through its books and movies. Peter Jackson’s movie series, now available with a Max subscription, was incredibly popular. After the Hobbit films, the director is heading back to Middle Earth for The Hunt for Gollum. Fans are curious about which original Lord of the Rings cast members might join director Andy Serkis in this new project. Orlando Bloom has shared his thoughts on reprising his role as Legolas in the upcoming fantasy film.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but feel a thrill of anticipation as Peter Jackson’s latest Lord of the Rings movie continues its development. There are many unanswered questions swirling around in our minds, particularly about whether any familiar faces from the original cast will make an appearance. Among these, Legolas seems like a character we simply can’t do without. Recently, Orlando Bloom was quizzed by Variety on this very topic, and his response certainly piqued my curiosity.

In simpler terms, I’m not sure how they might accomplish it, but with AI, seemingly anything is possible these days. However, if Peter [Peter Jackson] tells me to leap, I’ll ask, “How high?” because he kick-started my entire career.

That’s a pretty hopeful message, all things considered. While the Pirates of the Caribbean star admits that it might be challenging to try and become his elven character again, he’d seemingly be down to try if Peter Jackson called. Talk about loyalty. 

Bloom brings up AI, perhaps because, much like the rest of the cast in “The Lord of the Rings”, he has noticeably aged since filming wrapped. Although Bloom did reprise his role as Legolas in the “Hobbit” films until 2014, this too came to an end. Now another decade has passed, and Elves are not typically associated with aging.

In the very same interview later on, Bloom opened up about his insights regarding “The Hunt for Gollum”. It’s common knowledge that Peter Jackson is at the helm of production, with Andy Serkis directing from the chair. The 47-year-old actor, speaking candidly, shared:

To be honest, I’m unsure about their plans as I spoke with Andy Serkis, and he mentioned they were pondering ideas. When I asked how that could possibly work, his response was “AI!” which left me surprised yet intrigued. It was a fascinating period in my life, and it’s one of those situations where there seems to be no negative aspect to it.

It’s uncertain at this point whether Legolas will show up in “The Hunt for Gollum,” but Bloom’s remarks have certainly sparked lots of conversation among Lord of the Rings enthusiasts, who are known for their unwavering enthusiasm.

Given that fans frequently revisit “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, it’s likely that this fresh tale will prove thrilling. However, it’s uncertain if the upcoming film can match the impressive box office success of its earlier counterparts.

Currently, there is no set release date for “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum”. At this moment, let’s keep an eye on the 2025 movie releases instead.

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2024-09-26 23:07