Anya Taylor-Joy Joins the Hunt for Gollum
The star has been cast in the upcoming Warner Bros. and New Line film, set for release on December 17, 2027.
Anya Taylor-Joy has been cast in the upcoming Warner Bros. and New Line film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The film is directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises his role as Gollum. It is scheduled for worldwide release on December 17, 2027.
Casting
Taylor-Joy will portray Seren, a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm. The character is described as a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil.
Returning cast members include:
- Andy Serkis as Gollum
- Ian McKellen as Gandalf
- Elijah Wood as Frodo
- Lee Pace as King Thranduil
New cast members include:
- Kate Winslet as Marigol
- Jamie Dornan as Strider
- Leo Woodall as Halvard
The film chronicles the search for Gollum in the years leading up to the events of The Fellowship of the Ring.
Production and Story
The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou. Producers are Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Zane Weiner. Executive producers are Ken Kamins, Andy Serkis, and Jonathan Cavendish.
Related Projects
A second film in the franchise, The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, is in development. It is written by Philippa Boyens, Stephen Colbert, and Peter McGee, and will be produced by WingNut Films in association with Spartina Industries.