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Warner Bros. confirmed on Friday that a new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film is in the works. As per reports, the film is still in the early phases of development, with a release date set for 2026. The film, tentatively titled ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, will explore the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.
According to reports, it will focus on the character of Gollum and will be starring and directed by Andy Serkis, who previously played Gollum in Peter Jackson’s legendary trilogy.
Jackson will have a significant creative role in developing the screenplay, together with his longtime collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Andy expressed his excitement about the project as he “ventures into the unknown”.
Warner Bros. originally announced the production of new ‘Lord of the Rings’ films roughly a year ago, after an agreement with rights holders Embracer Group AB to make further movies based on Tolkien’s book series. The original trilogy, helmed by Peter Jackson, is regarded as one of the most successful film series in history, and Warner Bros. aims to carry on the legacy with these new films.
Meanwhile, the second season of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is in progress. The series, however, takes place hundreds of years before the events shown in the film.
