As a huge fan of The Lord of the Rings franchise, I can only imagine the excitement that Elijah Wood must feel at the prospect of returning to Middle Earth for The Hunt for Gollum. Having grown up on the set of these iconic films, New Zealand holds a special place in his heart, and working with the original creative team once again would be an incredible experience.
You can count Frodo in for a return to Middle Earth. as Elijah Wood says it would be “awesome” to return to The Lord of the Rings franchise in the upcoming film The Hunt for Gollum. In an exclusive interview with JoBlo at the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal, Wood expressed his eagerness to reprise his role in the Oscar-winning franchise, which is already reuniting most of the original creative team, led by Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis.
At Fantasia film festival, Wood attended the debut of his latest comedy-adventure titled “Bookworm” – a production filmed in New Zealand, known for hosting iconic films like “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” series. With rumors swirling about “The Hunt for Gollum” potentially set around “Fellowship of the Ring’s” early stages, there’s a chance beloved “Lord of the Rings” characters, such as Frodo, might make an appearance. When questioned if he would join the cast, Wood expressed his readiness.
Yeah, it would be awesome.
There’s been much excitement among “Lord of the Rings” fans about The Hunt for Gollum, as the collaboration of Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis in the project has fueled rumors of another Middle Earth journey. Introducing Frodo into the plot might be seen as catering to fans, but they certainly wouldn’t object. According to Wood, he would jump at the chance to work with the Rings crew once again.
As a dedicated gamer, stepping back into the captivating world of New Zealand would feel like coming home. The thought of collaborating once again with those talented creators in this cherished realm is nothing short of exhilarating.
Since appearing in “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” movies, Elijah Wood has kept a full work schedule with a variety of projects. He’s acted in films like “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “Sin City,” and “The Last Witch Hunter.” On television, he’s taken leading roles in “Wilfred,” “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency,” and “Yellowjackets.” In his latest endeavor, Wood plays Strawn Wise in the series “Bookworm.” Along with his daughter Mildred, portrayed by Nell Fisher, he embarks on a journey into the wilderness to search for mythical creatures.
What Is The Hunt for Gollum About, and Who Will Be in It?
Title “The Search for Gollum” is inspired by one of the additional parts in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novel, focusing on Gandalf and Aragon’s quest to find Gollum, who holds crucial information about the One Ring’s whereabouts. The script will be penned by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, with Andy Serkis taking on dual roles as he acts as Gollum and oversees the film’s direction. No definitive casting decisions have been made public; however, Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen have expressed their readiness to reprise their earlier characters.
As a big fan of Mortensen and McKellan’s work in the Lord of the Rings films, I can understand their cautious approach to reprising their iconic roles. Mortensen shared, “If I were to consider returning to the role, it would only be if I felt I truly fit the character once again.” And McKellan expressed his interest, albeit with some uncertainty, stating, “There’s no script, no offer, and no definite plans yet, but if I’m still around, I’d be intrigued by the prospect.” However, it seems McKellan may have more information than he’s letting on as he mentioned growing a long beard lately.
I’m thrilled that “The Hunt for Gollum” is set to hit theaters in 2026! Although no specific production start date has been disclosed yet, insiders suggest that this anticipated film will be shot in the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand.
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2024-07-22 14:02