Seismic News from Middle-earth: Lord of the Rings Films in Development

A New Era of Middle-earth Storytelling

Earlier this year, Warner Bros announced the development of new Lord of the Rings films, with Peter Jackson and his team producing. As expected, familiar faces are set to return to the big screen. One such project is The Hunt For Gollum, a story set shortly before the events of The Fellowship Of The Ring, directed by none other than Gollum himself, Andy Serkis.

The Truth About The Hunt For Gollum

Philippa Boyens, screenwriter and co-producer of the project, recently spoke to Empire about the upcoming film. "We’ve got a little lost in translation," she explained. "It isn’t two films! That was a genuine misunderstanding that happened because we’ve begun to work conceptually on two different live-action films. The first being The Hunt For Gollum, the second one still to be confirmed." Boyens promised an intense story, falling after Bilbo’s birthday party and before the Mines of Moria, told from the perspective of the incredible creature.

Gandalf’s Potential Return

Boyens also shed light on why Sir Ian McKellen, Gandalf actor, might have thought The Hunt For Gollum would be a two-parter. "We’re playing around with a number of ideas, but most of those ideas do include Gandalf," she said. "So Gandalf would potentially return for two live-action films." This possibility, combined with the potential success of the upcoming anime feature The War Of The Rohirrim, may lead to more animated Middle-earth stories in the future.

What’s Next for Middle-earth

Read Empire‘s full interview with Philippa Boyens – talking The War Of The Rohirrim and the future of The Lord Of The Rings on the big screen – in the Mickey 17 issue, on sale Thursday 24 October. Pre-order a copy online here. The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim hits UK cinemas on 13 December.

Conclusion
The future of Middle-earth on the big screen is exciting and full of possibilities. With new projects in development and familiar faces returning, fans of the beloved franchise have much to look forward to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will The Hunt For Gollum be a two-part film?
A: No, according to Philippa Boyens, The Hunt For Gollum will be a single film.

Q: Will Gandalf return for two live-action films?
A: Yes, according to Philippa Boyens, Gandalf may return for two live-action films.

Q: What’s next for Middle-earth on the big screen?
A: The War Of The Rohirrim is set to release in December, followed by The Hunt For Gollum and potentially more animated Middle-earth stories.