Overview
- Ian McKellen describes the film as an adventure focused on Aragorn tracking Gollum with Gandalf overseeing the hunt from afar.
- McKellen says filming is expected to begin in May, marking the project’s move from development into production.
- Andy Serkis directs and reprises Gollum, with Peter Jackson producing and Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens attached on the script.
- Only Serkis and McKellen are officially confirmed to return, Aragorn will be portrayed younger, and Elijah Wood’s involvement as Frodo remains unconfirmed despite reports.
- Warner Bros. leadership has praised the screenplay, and the film is slated to reach theaters on December 17, 2027.