- Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest big name to join the next Lord of the Rings movie, The Hunt for Gollum.
- The Hunt for Gollum will be directed by Andy Serkis, who is reprising the role of Gollum.
- The Hunt for Gollum takes place between The Hobbit trilogy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, with Aragorn and Gandalf searching for Gollum to learn more information about Bilbo’s ring, the One Ring that threatens all of Middle-earth.
- For the film, Ian McKellen will return as Gandalf, alongside Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as Thranduil.
- Taylor-Joy joins an ensemble of new cast members for the franchise, including Kate Winslet as Marigol, Jamie Dornan as Strider and Leo Woodall as Halvard.
- Taylor-Joy is set to play Seren, a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm and a trusted, lethal agent of King Thranduil (Pace).
- The Hunt for Gollum is set to hit theaters on Dec. 17, 2027 via Warner Bros. and New Line.
Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest addition to the cast of The Hunt for Gollum, the next installment in the Lord of the Rings franchise, directed by Andy Serkis, who reprises his role as Gollum.12
The film is set between The Hobbit trilogy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, focusing on Aragorn and Gandalf as they search for Gollum to uncover secrets about Bilbo’s ring, the One Ring that poses a threat to all of Middle-earth.3
Returning cast members include Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as Thranduil. Taylor-Joy will portray Seren, a Sindar Elf and a trusted agent of King Thranduil.46
The film also features new cast members such as Kate Winslet as Marigol, Jamie Dornan as Strider, and Leo Woodall as Halvard. The Hunt for Gollum is set to be released on December 17, 2027 by Warner Bros. and New Line.5
“Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest addition to the cast of The Hunt for Gollum, set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The film will feature returning actors Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood, and is scheduled for release on December 17, 2027.”
The Hollywood Reporter