Lord of the Rings fans, rejoice! Ian McKellen, the iconic actor behind Gandalf, has dropped a bombshell. In a recent interview, McKellen revealed that Gandalf and Frodo will appear in the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie, titled The Hunt for Gollum.
“I hear there’s going to be another movie set in Middle-earth, and it’s going to start filming in May. It’s going to be directed by Gollum, and it’s all about Gollum. I’ll tell you two secrets about the casting: There’s a character in the movie called Frodo, and there’s a character in the movie called Gandalf. Apart from that, my lips are sealed.”
The Hunt For Gollum
Directed by Andy Serkis, The Hunt for Gollum is set to take place during the same time period as The Fellowship of the Ring, with Gandalf tasking Aragorn with finding Gollum before he spills the beans about the One Ring to Sauron. McKellen’s cryptic comments have left fans eagerly awaiting the release of the film, which is set to begin filming in May.
While McKellen didn’t confirm whether he or Elijah Wood will reprise their roles, the mere mention of Gandalf and Frodo’s return has sent the internet into a frenzy. The Hunt for Gollum’s storyline is still shrouded in secrecy, but one thing is certain – fans are in for a treat.
The film’s co-writer, Philippa Boyens, has expressed interest in bringing back Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, but it’s unclear whether digital trickery will be used to make him appear younger. Boyens emphasized that the script and role would play a significant role in Mortensen’s decision to return.
Final Thoughts
As fans wait with bated breath for more details, it’s clear that The Hunt for Gollum has the potential to be a game-changer in the Lord of the Rings franchise.
Source: JoBlo
