Andy Serkis recently provided some significant news about “The Lord of the Rings: The Quest for Gollum,” the eagerly anticipated Middle-earth spin-off, by disclosing when filming will commence. In a recent interview, Serkis talked about the movie’s development process, script advancements, and his upcoming trip back to New Zealand. His remarks come as fans eagerly anticipate the December 2027 release of the next installment in the Lord of the Rings series.
Andy Serkis reveals Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum starts shooting next year
Andy Serkis announced that production for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is set to commence around the first half of 2026. During an interview at the Annecy Animation Festival while promoting his Animal Farm adaptation, Serkis shared with Collider, “Filming should take place in the early to mid-portion of the following year, I believe.” He further explained, “We’re still in the initial stages…we’ll soon enter a preparation phase within the next several months or so.
Andy Serkis stressed that the script for the upcoming film is still being refined. “Absolutely, we’re still at it. We’re in quite preliminary stages, but things are really starting to get interesting,” he noted. The crew plans to shoot the movie in New Zealand, where all six previous Middle-earth films were produced. Serkis expressed his eagerness to return and collaborate with his friends and family in New Zealand once more.
This upcoming movie focuses on Gollum’s transformation from Smeagol during the time period between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, as stated by Andy Serkis who played the character. He added that they will be delving deeper into the complexities of this character while staying true to the original trilogy’s atmosphere. According to Serkis, the tone will be similar yet distinctly part of Middle-earth’s rich history.
Andy Serkis both takes charge as director and steps into the limelight as an actor for this upcoming movie. The talented trio of Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens are the producers and play significant roles in its production process. Mark your calendars, the film is set to premiere on December 17, 2027.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
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2025-06-12 10:11