Middle-Earth fans, rejoice! The long-awaited continuation of “The Lord of the Rings” universe is upon us, with exciting news that Andy Serkis' upcoming film, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will be split into two films. Announced by Sir Ian McKellen, who will reprise his iconic role as Gandalf, this revelation promises to offer more depth to the mysterious backstory of Gollum.
McKellen revealed in an interview on ITV's This Morning that although he hasn't read the script yet, the plan is to wrap it up early next year. The move to split the project into two films hints at a rich narrative, expanding on the already intricate lore of Middle-Earth.
Interestingly, Serkis is reportedly considering using AI technology to de-age the original cast, including Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, and Orlando Bloom, to maintain continuity with the earlier trilogy. With the story set only a few years after The Return of the King (2003), the use of this advanced technology could seamlessly bridge the gap between the films.
While release dates have yet to be confirmed, fans are eagerly awaiting this new chapter in Tolkien's cinematic legacy. Here's hoping these two films do justice to the rich, character-driven storytelling we've come to love from the series!
