The Lord of the Rings will soon be back with a new film in theaters! Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav Discovery, announced on May 9, 2024 that a brand new film in the saga would see the light of day. Titled The Lord of the Ring: The Hunt for Gollum, it would be produced by Peter Jackson, directed by Andy Serkis (the original voice of Gollum) and would be released in 2026.
Notice to fans of Lord of the Rings ! The cinematic saga returns to theaters in 2026 with a brand new feature film, The Lord of The Ring : The Hunt for Gollum. An announcement made by the CEO of the Warner, David Zaslavthis May 9, 2024, explaining that the film would be produced by Peter Jackson, the director of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. A film which also promises to immerse spectators in the magic of Middle Earth through the eyes of one of its most enigmatic characters.
On the production side, it is Andy Serkisfamous for his performance as Gollum in the original trilogy, who will take the reins of this feature film. This unique project of its kind will also benefit, in addition to Peter Jacksonsupervision of his writing partners Fran Walsh et Philippa Boyenswho will ensure that the film remains faithful to the spirit of the original work of J.R.R. Tolkien. The participation of this trio, which has already collected 17 Oscars with the original trilogy, including that of best film, promises to attract a large audience and satisfy the expectations of purists and newcomers alike.
In parallel, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh et Philippa Boyens are working on a series of films that will explore other previously untold stories from this abundant universe. These announcements come at a time when the craze for The Lord of the Rings continues, as evidenced by the success of recent adaptations such as The Hobbit trilogy and the series The Rings of Power on Prime Video. With the upcoming release of the animated film The Rohirrim Warwhich will mix Tolkien’s universe with Japanese animation, it is clear that the saga continues to captivate and inspire!
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