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'The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum': Everything We Know So Far

A new Lord of the Rings project focused on Gollum is in development, with Andy Serkis directing.
The story is set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring and centers on Aragorn's quest to capture Gollum.
Andy Serkis will direct and reprise his Gollum role, with motion‑capture advancements highlighted by the team.
CinemaCon 2026 revealed Jamie Dornan as Strider and Leo Woodall as Halvard, with Kate Winslet in talks for a lead.
The project aims to explore Gollum's backstory and uses modern motion‑capture technology.
The film is positioned as part of a broader strategy to expand Middle‑Earth with new chapters.
The cast lineup also hints at possible future cameos and connections to existing LOTR actors.
The project is still in early development, with script and direction discussions ongoing.
The team emphasizes keeping the character’s arc true to Tolkien while leveraging new filmmaking tech.

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