'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' Begins Filming as First Bts Footage Is Released
Andy Serkis returns as Gollum and directs the film as Warner Bros. reunites original cast members and adds new stars to the Middle-earth project.
- Warner Bros confirmed that cameras are rolling on "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," releasing teaser footage of Andy Serkis returning to the iconic Middle-earth role.
- Serkis is directing the feature in addition to reprising his role as Gollum, a character he first portrayed more than two decades ago in the original trilogy.
- The project reunites Serkis with producers Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, while welcoming newcomers Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan, Leo Woodall, and Anya Taylor-Joy to the franchise.
- Filming is underway in New Zealand, where Serkis emphasized, "Every shot is created in a traditional way," utilizing artificial intelligence only in limited capacity for de-ageing effects.
- Scheduled for December 17, 2027, the film explores the period between "The Hobbit" and "The Fellowship of the Ring," intending to launch a new era for Warner Bros and New Line Cinema.
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Andy Serkis marks start of production on ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ - Regional Media News
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'The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum' Is Officially Underway
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