There’s a new “Lord of the Rings” movie on the docket for 2026, and this time it’s all about Gollum.
Warner Bros. announced that filmmaker Peter Jackson, who is responsible for the popular “LOTR” trilogy, “will be involved every step of the way,” per Variety. Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who co-wrote the screenplays of the LOTR trilogy with Jackson, will serve as producers on the upcoming film.
The studio confirmed in a press release that the new film’s working title is, “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Actor Andy Serkis will both star as Gollum and direct.
“For over two decades, moviegoers have embraced the ‘Lord of the Rings’ film trilogy because of the undeniable devotion Peter, Fran and Philippa have shown towards protecting the legacy of Tolkien’s works, and to ensure audiences could experience the incredible world he created in a way that…
