Actor Orlando Bloom expresses displeasure at the idea of any other person portraying Legolas in the forthcoming film, 'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum'.
The Lord of the Rings franchise is set to expand with a new film, titled The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. According to Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema, the movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on Dec 17, 2027.
Andy Serkis, best known for his portrayal of Gollum, will direct and reprise his titular role in the film. Peter Jackson, the acclaimed director of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, will return as a producer. No other director alongside Serkis has been announced.
Orlando Bloom, who famously portrayed Legolas in multiple Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, mentioned The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum on the Today show. Bloom has expressed his interest in reprising his role, but no specific details about his potential role in the new film have been revealed yet.
In May 2024, Bloom stated that he would be open to the idea of returning to the franchise, joking about the possibility of AI replacing him as Legolas. However, he has not heard any updates about his potential involvement in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the original trilogy, has teased his and Elijah Wood's return as Gandalf and Frodo Baggins in the new film. McKellen has hinted at the characters' involvement in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, but no official confirmation about their roles has been made.
The new film is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy books and is focusing on the character Gollum. The specific roles of Gandalf and Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum have not been officially confirmed.
Orlando Bloom is grateful for his role in the Lord of the Rings movies and has spoken fondly of his experiences on set. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is a new film in the franchise, with no release date announced besides Dec 17, 2027.
As the release date approaches, fans of the franchise will eagerly await further updates about the cast and plot of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
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