The time has already come in 2026 and the… next live-action adaptation of the Lord of the Rings series should come to German cinemas. This is a long-awaited return to Middle-earth, which will bring with it many familiar faces. Is at the forefront Andy Serkiswho embodied Gollum and Smeagol in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Hobbit trilogy. He should also direct his own film. But he could run into a huge problem here.
The title “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” already suggests that this is also the focus. There will also be many other well-known faces there, as the film takes place in time shortly before the first film “The Companions”.. Therefore it is clear: The well-known actors should definitely return for their roles. In one Gandalf actor Ian McKellen commented in the interview already about a possible return. According to his own statement, he is not averse to it and also has the right beard for the old wizard. But what about the other actors?
A big problem is of course the age of the actors. The Lord of the Rings trilogy began 23 years ago and the actors have aged accordingly. This Problem spoke Legolas actor Orlando Bloomwho is also supposed to embody him again in the Gollum film. But what if the well-known actors aren't on board? And this problem could even arise since the new Lord of the Rings movie is a a big role for a well-known character.
In an excerpt from an upcoming interview with Lord of the Rings screenwriter Philippa Boyens, it was discussed that Aragorn has a very prominent role should have in the new film. He is sent by Gandalf to search for Gollum before Bilbo's birthday. However, no one is yet sure whether Viggo Mortensen, who has already commented on his possible return as Aragorn, is on board. And that could become a really big problem. Whether Mortensen will be there will probably only become clear once he has read the script. Only then will he make a decision. If it is canceled, the question arises as to how the new Lord of the Rings film can even be made without “Aragorn”.
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