The new Lord of the Rings movie will star Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest major addition to the cast of the next new film in the "„The Lord of the Rings“ – „Hunting for Gollum“ (The Hunt for Gollum; The Hunt for Gollum).
The production is directed by Andy Serkis, who, in addition to standing behind the camera, will once again reincarnate as one of the most iconic figures in the series – Am-Gul (Gollum / Smeagol / Smeagol).
The film will take place between the events of the trilogy.„Hobbit“" and the beginning of "„The Lord of the Rings“". The story will follow the mission of Aragorn and Gandalf, who embark on a search for Gollum, hoping through him to learn more about the mysterious ring found by Bilbo Baggins - the One Ring, whose power threatens all of Middle-earth.
Among the returning stars are Ian McKellen like Gandalf, Elijah Wood like Frodo and Lee Pace in the role of the elven king Thranduil. Anya Taylor-Joy will join a new generation of characters, including Kate Winslet like Marigol, Jamie Dornan like Strider and Leo Woodall in the role of Hallvard.
Taylor-Joy will reportedly play Seren, a Sindarin elf from the Woodland Kingdom and one of King Thranduil's most trusted and dangerous agents. The character is described as an extremely skilled tracker and ruthless warrior, carrying out the most complex tasks in defense of her kingdom.
Behind the production are once again some of the main creative figures associated with the success of the original films. Among the producers are Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Zane Weiner. Ken Cummins, Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish of The Imaginarium serve as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens with assistance from Phoebe Gittins and Artie Papageorgiou.
The premiere of "„The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum“" is scheduled for December 17, 2027, when the film will be released in theaters through Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema.
As for Anya Taylor-Joy's future projects, viewers will soon see her in the series "„Lucky“" on Apple TV, and then in the long-awaited "„Dune: Part Three“" by Denis Villeneuve.
Fans of Middle-earth can look forward to more stories. A second film in the series, working title "The Lord of the Rings," is currently in development.„The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past“" (literal translation: The Lord of the Rings: A Shadow of the Past). The script is being written by Stephen Colbert with Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee. The project is planned as the next big chapter after "„The Lord of the Rings: Hunting for Gollum“", although no director has been chosen yet.
