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Andy Serkis Returns as Gollum Director
14 Jul
Summary
- Andy Serkis is directing and starring in The Hunt for Gollum.
- The film is set between The Hobbit and LOTR trilogies.
- It explores Gollum's psychology before he became Gollum.

Andy Serkis, celebrated for his motion capture work as Gollum and Caesar, is currently in New Zealand directing and starring in the new Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum. Scheduled for release by Christmas next year, this film is positioned chronologically between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies.
Serkis detailed that the movie offers a deep exploration into Gollum's psyche and history prior to his transformation. It will also address Gandalf's inquiry regarding the origin of Bilbo Baggins's ring. The narrative will unfold across two distinct dimensions, with Serkis providing limited additional details.
He also clarified that he will not be directing the second new Lord of the Rings film, Shadow of the Past, which is being penned by Stephen Colbert. Serkis expressed enthusiasm for that project's potential.