New Lord of the Rings Films in Development

Peter Jackson-Produced Entry, The Hunt For Gollum, Announced

Warner Bros has announced the development of new Lord of the Rings films, starting with The Hunt For Gollum, a Peter Jackson-produced entry that will see Gollum himself, Andy Serkis, step up as director. The film is aiming for a 2026 release date, which means things will likely be ramping up on the development and pre-production side in order to get cameras rolling.

Ian McKellen Indicates Possible Return as Gandalf

In a recent interview with The Big Issue, Ian McKellen shared what he knew about the new Rings movies – not very much, but he claimed that they would involve the return of Gandalf, with the idea being that he’ll take on the role again. “I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him,” he said. “When? I don’t know. What the script is? It’s not written yet. So they better be quick!” McKellen previously played Gandalf in all three Lord of the Rings films, as well as each entry in The Hobbit trilogy.

Tolkien Fans Have Plenty to Look Forward To

While the world awaits further updates on The Hunt For Gollum, there’s plenty to keep Tolkien fans entertained in the meantime – not just the weekly drops of The Rings Of Power Season 2, but also upcoming Jackson-affiliated anime feature film The War Of The Rohirrim, due in cinemas late in 2024. Fingers crossed Serkis can get moving swiftly enough on Gollum to get Gandalf the Grey back in action. Fly, you fools!

Conclusion

The news of new Lord of the Rings films in development is certainly exciting for fans of the franchise. With Peter Jackson’s involvement and Andy Serkis at the helm, The Hunt For Gollum is shaping up to be an exciting entry in the series. Ian McKellen’s possible return as Gandalf is also a welcome development. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Middle-earth.

FAQs

* What is the title of the first new Lord of the Rings film announced?
+ The Hunt For Gollum
* Who is directing The Hunt For Gollum?
+ Andy Serkis
* What is the release date of The Hunt For Gollum?
+ 2026
* Has Ian McKellen confirmed his return as Gandalf?
+ Not officially, but he has indicated that he may be involved in the new films.