20 years after Peter Jackson’s movies, WB/New Line is beginning work on new films.
He followed those up with a much less critically adored (but still commercially successful!)
WB/New Line is plotting ahead with an attempt to create what insiders are calling aStar Wars-like universe for Middle-earth.
What is Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum about?
Details remain scant on the story, but Warner Bros.
The new Lord of the Rings movie will “explore storylines yet to be told.”
Andy Serkis, who played Gollum, is going to direct.
“And then I’ll judge whether I want to go back.
I would love to go back to New Zealand.
“I don’t like the idea of anybody else playing Gandalf,” he said.
Also in the interview, McKellen said he’s been told about two new Lord of the Rings films.
This doesn’t necessarily mean The Hunt for Gollum will be a two-part movie, though.
After all, Warner Bros.
Discovery already confirmed The Hunt for Gollum is one ofmultiple new Lord of the Rings films in the works.
“I’m told it’s two films.
I probably shouldn’t be saying this,” he said.
“These days, I could probably film it all in London.
Is there a trailer for Hunt for Gollum?
Who’s directing Hunt for Gollum?
When is Hunt for Gollum coming out?
It’s still very early days for Hunt for Gollum, but Warner Bros.
Discovery said it’s targeting a 2026 release for the film.
This suggests the movie is being fast-tracked, as that’s only two years away.
As always, though, the movie could be delayed as many Hollywood productions often are.
Who owns Lord of the Rings?
Given the crumbling relationship, Embracer stepped in and bought Middle-earth Enterprises and got into business with WB/New Line.
What will the new movies actually be?
Beyond the Gollum film, Warner Bros.
Discovery has announced plans for more LOTR films, but they remain a mystery for now.
Is Peter Jackson Involved?
And they are now officially connected to Hunt for Gollum, to begin with.
However,THR saidWB Discovery CEO David Zaslav is hoping to “woo back” Jackson.
War of the Rohirrim
How does Rings of Power fit in?
The production costs, meanwhile, are rumored to stretch into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Can the two co-exist?
According to Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke,they sure can, because the fandom is so large.
“We love our original series.
We’re extremely proud of it, and invested long term.
Does anyone actually want more LOTR movies?
“The Hobbit didn’t leave people wanting more,” the source said.
Time will tell, and as Aragorn says, “There is always hope.”
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