The Hunt for Gollum - What they didn't tell you! (NEW Lord of the Rings movie 2026)

[@MiddleEarthUpdates]

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[@scottm1402]

Please, please, please do not make this a WOKE LGBTQ+ pile of sh7t! No non-binary Legolas, no female Aragon please honor Tolkien and his wonderful, beautiful, rich tapestry of middle earth mythology and lore...... Amazon has already destroyed this franchise's history with the putrid pile of festering fecal matter of a series "The Rings of Identity Politics"..... Please, please, please!

[@thomassryann8252]

Anyone who wasn’t involved in the production of the 3 original films shouldn’t touch this , Peter and the crew deserves ultimate control and the ultimate rights to create this for us . God bless

[@calebh7902]

I agree, Peter Jackson and the crew of the original are the only ones capable of making Tolkiens work

[@maryholder3795]

Please no Disney type film, Peter Jackson and the ladies, Andy S so we get a proper Golum film and his proper story.

[@1Flyingfist]

@@thomassryann8252 Right! If they don't, then it won't be worth watching. Rings of Power and what remains of the Star Wars franchise is proof of that.

[@deivid606ify]

God bless fullysupportingwhat you said

[@IW-44]

If Viggo and Ian don't come back for this I will cry.

[@httrtaylor21]

Me too... they need to come back!

[@115spt2]

@@httrtaylor21 I agree but Ian is literally in his mid 80's, and Viggo has aged quite a bit, but with Deaging they could both pass.

[@patricksnavely5850]

I won't watch it without them.

[@PolBlanesCebrian]

@@patricksnavely5850 Don't lie to yourself like that; you'll just watch it angrily and then say you didn't like it xD

[@PolBlanesCebrian]

​@@patricksnavely5850 okay man wtf are you on about? I just said you would watch it anyway and maybe not like it. I never said you would make a video or anything... I will be hurt if they don't get the cast back together but I'll watch it anyway if they don't because it's still PJ, Boyens and Serkis. It will bring me back to something close to the trilogy for sure. If they deage them well it will be the best, if they recast them well it will be okay, if they deage them badly it will be worse than a good recast, and if they recast them badly I might stop watching the movie without finishing it... But I'll still give it a try no matter what and I would expect someone commenting on this video to do the same unless they're just fans of Viggo hahaha

[@michaelburandt9134]

The War in the North would be an incredible film! Such story potential there.

[@Fuar11]

I've wanted this for so long

[@mysticalmistress666-wc4ki]

There's a game of it, which was fun. I wonder if we'd get to see that protagonist trio return and then have a boss fight against Agandaur that occur simultaneously with the Assault on the Black Gate, chronologically. Having a dragon ally would be nice, since that's sort of what we did in the game.

[@michaelburandt9134]

@mysticalmistress666-wc4ki That's what I'm sayin', I loved that game!! It actually kind of made me mad that you couldn't fight Urgost 🤣

[@Cameron-up3vp]

@@michaelburandt9134what’s the point in having a film or show when we have a game version?

[@ostekuste3646]

As long as Amazon has nothing to do with it. I have been more than just a fan, I have spent a lifetime reading Tolkien. That abomination is not worth wiping a trolls arse with.

[@orangemochacino6420]

Why would Amazon have anything to do with it? It’s Warner Bros.

[@josh29221]

you need to relax.

[@narth9414]

@@orangemochacino6420 He's making a statement that amazon has trashed the lotr ip.

[@narth9414]

@@josh29221 You're telling a guy to relax about something he spent his lifetime reading.

[@scottclark1839]

I couldn't agree more. It is a travesty and a stain on Tolkiens's work of genius. The arrogant "creators" of that filth deserve to lose hundreds of millions more than they already have.

[@certinho76]

They should definitely try to get Viggo and Ian along with other legacy characters like Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom and Lee Pace. Maybe even Elijah Wood. There's room for snippets of all those characters in this film with Viggo in make-up or slightly de-aged for his role as Aragorn hunting for Gollum. This bodes well for us fans. We love Peter Jackson's LOTR trilogy and we love Viggo, our brother, our captain, our king!

[@alecamarillo9562]

Don't forget a younger but slightly older Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) more than Frodo, although I love Elijah Wood. Remember that first Gandalf needs to get Bilbo's ring story straight to go in search of Gollum.

[@mystic_disciple]

No no no, it’s unnecessary to give cameos to characters that don’t need to be in the story, especially Orlando Bloom, he looks far too different. Bringing back everyone would be far too fan-servicey, the priority should be writing a good story, not shoehorning characters in order to invoke nostalgia.

[@Vwink1528]

Please don’t choose Timothee Chalemet to be Aragorn. I would be so sad.

[@therealcaptainredbeard]

This deserves the top comment 😂

[@nadaproblem3023]

Why? He was fcking awesome in Dune 2.

[@CagedSUPERMAN]

Absolutely not no femboys

[@realteabaggins]

@@nadaproblem3023 ew

[@pipleehk]

No way he’s too young

[@toddkurzbard]

"It is a good time to be a LOTR fan right now..." "The Rings Of Power".

[@sweetjesus697]

yup!

[@iscaria3337]

Surely he is trolling?

[@spenzur]

@@iscaria3337 This season is pretty amazing!

[@Rare.99]

frrrr i wanted to like it so badly but i hated it

[@kentl7228]

It has been so long since Tolkien content has been created. Amazon doesn't count. I hope they use less CGI and more practical effects and take their time making the film/s.

[@UncannyGameNerdz]

i was laughing, because it's true

[@nuguns3766]

Amazon made.. good establishing shots of city's and land

[@Eayala17]

​@@nuguns3766 Amazon's rings of power is a woke joke

[@breezymango4113]

I hope they don't ruin the characters.

[@comebackguy8892]

Why would they?

[@boggeddown778]

Why wouldn't they?

[@nadaproblem3023]

​@@boggeddown778 because they are the o.g. creators. Serkis voiced the books, which are absolutely incredible. He had a different, distinct voice for EACH character.

[@rovhalt6650]

@@nadaproblem3023 That was then, this is now. When culture change, some people change with it unfortunately. I hope they have all been left uncorrupted by the wokeness. But I don't have high hopes.

[@Kaizuk0hakupac]

@@rovhalt6650 They WILL corrupt it. Let's be real, Hollywood ain't what it used to be.

[@breezymango4113]

I love Viggo's voice

[@pipleehk]

Very gentle, like a benevolent father or mentor

[@multicreativeartist6579]

Our prayers of Peter Jackson's return has been asnwered 🙏

[@pmg83]

Really ? I hope you do remember that ridiculous crap The Hobbit Triology.

[@southernlady5085]

Yes, hope returns!!!!! ❤ I hope I live long enough to see this. Looking forward to it!

[@pmg83]

@@user-jt1js5mr3f Actually I completely understand as a matter of fact. The Hobbit is a very nice simple children's story that movies stretched into adult versions for profits. I would not have complained if Peter Jackson had made 6 movies based on 6 LOTR Books.

[@sameehkins5957]

​@user-jt1js5mr3f The Hobbit suffered because it was extended into 3 movies (which was Jackson's decision NOT the studios decision). Jackson's reason for extended it from 2 movies to 3 movies is because "there was too much footage" of stuff that he invented (love triangle, Legolas). Also, Jackson included things that weren't even part of the Hobbit story, like Azog. Sauron in LOTR barely shows his face and he is more iconic and has more presence than Azog. Azog is a forgetful villain that most people don't even care about. Keep in mind, all of this was Jackson's doing.

[@pmg83]

@user-jt1js5mr3f Deleted comment addressed to me to which I had replied. It might have been an Amazon AI bot :)

[@lindildeev5721]

If they don't bring back my precious Viggo, I'm going full Gollum mode.

[@nadaproblem3023]

He's too old, unfortunately

[@CagedSUPERMAN]

@@nadaproblem3023no he’s not

[@lindildeev5721]

@@nadaproblem3023 Aragorn is supposed to be in his early 80's so you can't say he's too old for the part. And he still looks good for his age.

[@lyannawinter405]

:D

[@Thebrickshow1940]

Same

[@mattib10]

please please don't let this be some pk disney inspired interpretation where sauron is a non-binary asian thats identifies as a european who is unhappily secretly in love with a dark handsome man who in his turn claims to be a lesbian fish

[@srikaustubhmandaleeka]

😂 true they fucked up too many movies so far in the name of diversity

[@alexworm1707]

It will be shit

[@iwatchtoomuchtwoset]

nah that's gonna be rings of power season 2

[@sydmohammadali6421]

Bro what

[@lyannawinter405]

😂😂😂 I just laughed my socks off

[@JamesMackenzie-sx2bu]

You do not speak of Rings of Powder! Such dark foul things must not be uttered!

[@victoryv9575]

I can't imagine a recast. I couldn't...

[@shoff29]

I would die for a movie with Viggo and Ian returning as their characters.....

[@janek.szwech]

They are too old now, cmon

[@shoff29]

@@janek.szwech they don’t need to do anything crazy. Especially Ian. Viggo is definitely not too old to play Aragorn. He looks great for his age and still seems to move very well. Still a top notch actor. He would nail Aragorn again.

[@bewolf16]

@@janek.szwech If that's the case... Where do you leave Samuel L Jackson and Harrison Ford? Vigo still aint old at all, he could stare anything. And Ian could still play any stuff which wouldn't require too much movement; Most of his job on The Hobbit was literally talking and walking.

[@emmanuelgutierrez6028]

​@@janek.szwechMake Up and technology create miracles...

[@emmanuelgutierrez6028]

@shoff29 Orlando Bloom must return too I think cause in The Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies, Thranduil tells Legolas to meet with the Dunedain in the North and find a young Ranger named Strider.

[@oneworldfamily]

Thanks very much for crediting Kerem Beyit's stunningly good artwork and not using AI rubbish.

[@elpenguinotierno6238]

The one director to rule them all! Finally a movie we can actually look forward too

[@Arhatu]

I want to see Viggo as Aragorn again with a scenario he seems worthy to play.

[@semperclassic]

Aragorn as Thorongil would be amazing! In his youth he served as a captain under Ecthelion the father of Denethor, and Thengel the father ofTheoden. This was even alluded to in the LOTR movies: “I have seen the White City… long ago”. One can only dream.

[@ibenevolent4032]

I do really hope they will make films, besides the hunt for gollum, about the war in the north. It will tell more about what happend in de rest of middle-earth during the story of the original trilogy, what we missed out off. I would love to see the old casting from both the trilogy and the hobbit films in a more combined storyline, only time will tell. If done right, it could be the next hit piece many crave for. although, i too realize, it might never be as great as the trilogy was before. 🙏

[@munanw2030]

I love word "By fans for fans", these words are a reply to "Rings of power" for ruining middle Earth

[@southernlady5085]

Billy Boyd looks amazingly young. Hope Merry and Pippin are included

[@orangemochacino6420]

Why would they be included in a storyline they’re not a part of?

[@ultraviolet540]

@@orangemochacino6420yea, it’s not gonna happen

[@Trendle222]

they are WAY too young in the books when Gandalf and Aragorn are searching for Gollum, i think they are literally teenagers at most

[@User-3O3]

Why? More fan service that doesn't serve the plot and just bloats the movie with filler. That was one of numerous problems the Hobbit trilogy had.

[@jamilehage9868]

Thank you for this analogy and explanation, I enjoyed this one and hope that it goes as you say. I have read some mixed / bad reviews and speculations that I did not quite understand, I didn't know that Andy Serkis was directing, this information makes me happy, Andy and Peter Jackson + crew working together then it will be worth the wait. Thank you for your hard work and I look forward to continued updates.

[@sharondwyer8513]

Please dont let this be WOKE!!!!

[@shirefolktales1]

Thanks for always providing great content! Appreciate you 😊

[@MiddleEarthUpdates]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[@Junderwood93]

can we give a second to appreciate the kind of man Andy Serkis is?

[@miropecovic3876]

I would much rather they De-age the characters than recast. Having Thranduil and Aragorn appear in the same film would be a great way to bridge the Hobbit (whatever you may think of the films) trilogy with the Lord of the Rings trilogy!

[@tysonas1]

With how nearly perfect de-aging technology is; look at Dial and that was three years ago (as long as they take their time, hire the right artists) Viggo needs to return, he’s as fit and healthy as he was 20 years ago. Furthermore the Hunt for Gullum occurred between when Gandalf left with Frodo in charge and his return like a decade later.

[@nicholasbowman18]

This would seem like the most likely time frame for the movie to be set but personally I don't know if the actors would want to come back. It wouldn't be impossible as both Viggo and Ian loved their rolls and experiences working on lotr. Recasting would be a disaster and alienate a lot of people Imo. It would be like recasting Robert Downey Jr. as Iron man. HE IS IRON MAN. Just as much as Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen are Aragorn and Gandalf. If it is set during the 17 year Gandalf is gone then I believe they must go the de-aging route.

[@comebackguy8892]

If they didn't want to come back, they wouldn't announce the movie.

[@darylsdog9521]

@@comebackguy8892let’s hope your right

[@bobdill6701]

There isn't much source material and it is definitely just a money grab but if they must do this, I'm glad the original team is doing it

[@Shcreamingreen]

I prefer them to work on scant source material rather than shitting on one that is far more extensive, like Amazon did

[@Gracie3053]

This video was so helpful to me!!!! Thanks SO MUCH!!! ❤❤❤

[@SolIgnisDivine]

If the trio of Peter, Philippa, and Fran are in the project, then there is a lot of potential. We hardcore fans are willing to concede a lot for a good story. Personally, I loved all the six movies directed by Peter. In my opinion, he is the director of everything about LotR. PS: As long as AMAZON is forbidden to even look at the material we'll be fine.

[@owhfwoforkwoof]

This makes me so happy, I enjoyed the trilogy of lords of the rings (books and movies) when I was young, I hope to see this new features with my kids

[@zackrays8879]

For us fans of the LOTR lore, a movie like this would likely be met with a mix of excitement and intrigue. Gollum is one of the most complex and tragic characters in Tolkien’s world, and a dedicated film could delve deeper into his transformation from Sméagol to Gollum, exploring his inner conflicts, loneliness, and obsession with the One Ring. It would be a chance to explore familiar Middle-earth themes of corruption, redemption, and the battle between good and evil from a unique perspective. Fans who love the rich lore of Middle-earth would appreciate a deeper look at Gollum’s backstory, making it a highly anticipated addition to the franchise.

[@quantum1141]

Lee Pace’s Thranduil MUST be there, because this movie will be after he Battle of the Five Armies.

[@MetalSeasSiren]

Andy Serkis is the ideal choice to direct after Peter Jackson. I trust him to do an excellent job with this work of art. May many of our wishes come true to see Arwen, Eowyn, Aragorn, Legolas, Faramir, Boromir, and many more again.

[@Rick_King]

Without Ian McKellan and Viggo Mortensen, the movie won't feel right.

[@mishlenlinden]

Thank you! Such great news! And I'm glad they are filling in the sides....

[@gc-vz4ib]

The fan film The Hunt for Gollum was a great film in my opinion. I think it aired in 2009 but I could be wrong on the date.

[@Tyttebaer]

Hopefully, someone like Serkis, who clearly has a deep love for the lore, can make this amazing! And please bring Ian McKellen back, he's expressed his desire to reprise his role as Gandalf!

[@mattg177]

I would love a movie adaptation of the fall of Arnor in the third age. It is such a great story and Andy Serkis could return to that film as well as the voice of the witch king.

[@TokeThenJoke]

Why are we making movies about the time between two scenes and not the hugely detailed history of Arda (Middle Earth) I fear its going to be as bad as The Hobbit.

[@akivahirsch4343]

There's a lot they can do with this. It would be interesting to see the inside of Dol Gulder. I hope they do a blend of CGI like they did in LOTR so it seems more real. Too much CGI wouldn't make it feel real. I also think besides for the War in the North that you mentioned at the end of the video, They could do one on the Kingdom of Arnor in the North and how it fell.

[@orangemochacino6420]

Exactly! Kingdom of Arnor and the rise of the Witch King.

[@Eridorrr]

@@orangemochacino6420 this is what I want

[@JerseyJewlz]

I’ve been waiting for the Silmarillion soooo so long, I’m so excited 🫶🏼 just wish my dad was here to watch to watch these upcoming movie with me. We loved these books and the world Tolkien created.

[@orangemochacino6420]

They’re not making the silmarillion tho?

[@quantum1141]

I want a movie about the majestic king THRANDUIL, obviously with Lee Pace, he’s gorgeous and regal !!!

[@ebonic211187]

I can't wait for all this! But I can't see anyone else playing any of the characters other than the original actors. Definitely can't see anyone else playing Gandalf besides Ian.

[@mariacargille1396]

Definitely nervous about this, considering the trend of LoTR adaptation quality over time, but I'd be happy to be wrong. High hopes, low expectations, we'll how this thing goes.

[@woufff_]

Thanks for the update !

[@MiddleEarthUpdates]

Thank you for watching :)

[@erasmusbonda463]

Great video, thank you.

[@MiddleEarthUpdates]

Thank you :)

[@austin-91]

Let Amazon not try to extend it's nose on this move.

[@CantonSecurity]

They CANNOT rely on CGI like they did in the Hobbit, it RUINED what could have been another great Trilogy… the practical effects of the first trilogy are NON NEGOTIABLE and MUST be utilized in these new films.

[@americandefender1861]

Although the actors themselves may be somewhat limited on the practical stuff they can do.

[@itslilyquinn]

I loved both LOTR and the hobbit, and I can’t wait to see what they do for the next movie

[@Gsid983]

The optimal decision would be to release it as an animated movie featuring the original cast returning to voice their characters. This approach would allow for a faithful recreation of the world from the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. I am particularly fond of the art style seen in Princess Mononoke and other Studio Ghibli films, and I believe that such detailed animation would perfectly complement the tone of the new film.

[@TokeThenJoke]

Or just move on from that 200 year span and cover some of THOUSANDS of years of juicy content that has been untouched.

[@EduardLaser1989]

@@TokeThenJoke i dont think they have the rights to the silmarillion stories.

[@Leloreth]

I'm not really interested in more Gollum. I am however very interested if some of the focus would also be on Bilbo past his quest/ dealing with grief / the ring slowly getting to him/ Bilbo somehow resisting it / adopting Frodo. I think there is a story there about grief/ adjusting back to civilian life after a life changing event.

[@Leloreth]

Bilbo's quest made him re-discover his Tookish side and now back he can rediscover his Baggins side again, which is not a bad side of him. Just a different kind of strength. Enjoying the simple life, rebuild Bag's End. taking care about those who you love and your community, idk I think a message can really resonate with many people in the times we live in today. And Tolkien himself was a war vet too. That and I want Shire politics and gossipy hobbits vs Mad Baggins Bilbo. In Fellowship Frodo interrupts other Hobbits for talking down about Bilbo. Telling them he's a proud Baggins. But yeah, I just love Bilbo man. He's my favourite character of all time.

[@RangeMaster1050]

I hope they don't ruin it with overuse of CGI.

[@scottclark1839]

Making a movie about the war in the North would be EPIC!! Make it so!

[@MiddleEarthUpdates]

It would be amazing!

[@rhbfc82]

Yes to Thranduil. Lee Pace, of course.

[@kevinmurker8980]

I'm seriously sure this movie is gonna be loaded with "The Message"

[@Daniel_Fo77]

The movie was already masterfully made many years ago. How they deal with this, by apparently trying to shut it down many years later, is appalling.

[@orangemochacino6420]

What u on about? Ur talking as if they are rebooting it

[@MacXHammer]

To be honest, the only thing that I don't need at all again is another shoe-horned in Legolas-appearance but it can't be worse than in the Hobbit-Trilogy were they blew him up to be a main character again who defies all laws of physics...while new characters like Beorn barely got any screen-time or even got iconic kills stolen by Legolas...but I really hope that they get back Lee Pace as Thranduil aswell and have the Woodland Realm looking vaguely as it did in the second Hobbit-movie

[@hughwark5291]

Shoe Horn

[@w4tkn]

Legolas has been sent by Thrabduil to inform the council that Gollum escaped when Orcs from Angband attacked Mirkwood

[@9_ha_9]

I'd really love to see more about past events; maybe a movie adaptation of the Mordor games or going even further back to the Silmarillion, though I think the latter would be better off with a show rather than a movie, just because of how much there'd be to cover.

[@SchmarotzGlotz]

The rings of power is a piece of wokeness agenda and has nothing to do with LOTR. Fk that bs.

[@snowy5628]

How to spot a dickhead They use the word woke.

[@iR3Mi]

If all characters would come back and it were made like lord of the rings was made. It would fucking break the internet.

[@romhuri3376]

WE NEED TO SEE THE WARS IN THE MOVIES

[@CVish1925]

Whoaaaaa! Eagerly waiting for the MIDDLE EARTH UPDATES.. keep coming… 😎😎

[@goddessmatthew]

I would love the video describing what Gandalf , Aragorn , and Gollum were up to during the time of The Hunt For Gollum!

[@Highonskooma]

I’m hyped, I’m getting back into my lotr phase which happens every 6 months

[@vecthelion]

I truly hope they stay as true as possible to Tolkien and his legacy and completely ignore the travesty and utter shite and dishonor which is the not canon woke Amazon shite series ROP. I am truly hoping they make another masterpiece like LOTR was and a fairly good The Hobbit movies and NO DEI/WOKE garbage in it !!!

[@Sam20045]

Give us a bit of idk Aragorn origin - life in Rivendell, meeting Arwen in Lorien, life as a Ranger etc, meeting Legolas etc. Could show Mirkwood, Lorien, Rivendell and include the well "Gollum" storyline if that's what they doing - all around that. Shame can't see Christopher Lee as Saruman go searching for The Ring or something. Be good to see Galadriel, Radagast etc. They could give us Glorfindel and the Sons of Elrond as well. Or War in the North be amazing - similarish to the games created ... show attacks against Lorien, Mirkwood, Erebor even .... Galadriel throwing down Dol Guldur's walls etc. Be good to see Radagast involved. I wonder if the storyline of the War in the North somehow could involve Saruman somehow even. This video was spot on. Just hope they try not use new actors, at least de age. We know Cate Blanchett willing to be involved.

[@dew-me7266]

I hope Lee Pace and Orlando Bloom comes back. !

[@YerDa67]

Absolutely buzzing, ngl.

[@fionarodgers4806]

I think in the commentaries Peter Jackson said something about Gandalf being gone for 6-8 weeks

[@esbenkorshj3329]

Viggo as Aragon is a must.❤

[@Techgnome21]

Hopefully they deage where needed. I feel like recasting would be a big misstep

[@garlicpie95]

All the actors look pretty much the same I hope they cast them all.I really like your videos pls do more theories about what the movies are going to feature.

[@MiddleEarthUpdates]

Thank you! We have some planned videos about that. :)

[@FaithCrisisSurvivor]

Unpopular opinion: I don’t want to hear any more Jar Jar Gollum.

[@zagrepcanin82]

oh boy oh boy oh boy...i cant wait

[@Kiwimarauder]

Alright, with Peter, Fran, Philippa and Andy at the helm I'm very happy, positively hyped even. Finally someone put the right people in charge (unlike with Stargate, hmpf).

[@973newarkavelli9]

Been waiting for this peter jackson very talented shoutout to him and his team very exited for this

[@TheVOID-123DN]

If Robert dinero can come back all weird as a young AI dude then they better use the same exact actors

[@mariooooo.o3404]

Ian Mckellen actually wanted to play Gandalf in Rings of Power but they didnt want him so I think its not that unlikely that he comes back for this unless he got serious health problems in the meantime

[@MiddleEarthUpdates]

First, I read, "Ian McKellen actually wanted to play Gollum in the Rings of Power…" and I was very confused. Then I reread it to see what you actually wrote. 😂 I didn’t know that! When did he say that? ☺️

[@mariooooo.o3404]

@@MiddleEarthUpdates some Interview I cant find it unfortunately but I came across this kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2Pbmn2kidOVjcksi=4Omma5nzu0ManZsu and I would say I really doubt now he will play gandalf again sadly unless maybe he is only in a few scenes

[@annecarter5181]

Knew about the movie but didn’t know all the details. Very exciting to return to Middle-earth!!! The casting will definitely be tricky (“tricksy” according to Gollum!)

[@romandacil3984]

There was a fan based short movie called the "The Hunt For Gollum" released about 12 years ago. There was also a "Born of Hope". It should be better than Rings of Power

[@suntitan4429]

Hope they use the original actors and just make them look younger

[@calemorgan3982]

all I'll say is they better not ruin this franchise like they did to star wars.

[@canadiangamer3807]

Andy Serkis is just and amazing all around person. One ofy mnt rushmore actors

[@Rick_King]

It's not Warner Bros, it's pronounced Warner Brothers.

[@chinmaysangoram]

With Peter Jackson as Producer and Andy Serkis as Director, I'm sure we the fans won't be disappointed one bit!! 😊

[@Cam-lr7es]

The only one who can be thranduil is Lee Pace, if it's not him, I will have no reason to live until 2026.

[@АнастасияМалышева-ф2ь]

I think that Viggo will fit the role of the already grown up King Aragon. And for the role of young Alex Skarsgard. They even look alike in some ways. Lee Pace could very well return. Hugo Weaving (Elrond) was about 40 years old in LOR and 50 years old in the Hobbit. As for Legolas... In canon, although he appears little, he plays an important role. After Gollum's escape Thranduil sends him to Rivendell and then the events of the LOR take place. If the authors will touch upon the part 4 age (death of practically all members of the Fellowship, death of Aragon, coronation of Eldarion and sailing Legolas and Gimli to Valinor), then Orlando could play that Legolas, who quietly lives in Itilien and dreams of the sea. And for the role of a young prince Harry Collet (aka Jacaerys Velarion) would be suitable. Handsome, statuesque + age appropriate

[@southernlady5085]

An Idea: Movie of Lúthen and Beren?

[@evenstar1608]

Sadly, no copyrights for them. 😢😢

[@lrosslumen9462]

I won't accept any other actor as Thranduil but Lee Pace

[@DanIel-fl1vc]

They better make use of the latest technology to de-age viggo mortensen and his voice. People can do it on their home computers, with a million dollar budget behind jackson there's no excuse. Worst thing would be to recast him, not sure if that's possible with Ian Mckellen. Also avoid HDR color grading, 60fps. Not another shampoo commercial, the sepia tones and gritty look is way better for fantasy.

[@thewolfling111]

Hope they will add Viggo Mortensen, Ian Mckellen and Sean Bean. I read that they would, but I'm hoping that won't change.

[@viktorpantazis4441]

I bet there are good actors to be found. What made the original so believable was that the actors were committed, also physically. You cant fake having a 65 year old being athletic like Aragorn.

[@IceSpoon]

The Force is strong with the narrator of these videos

[@MiddleEarthUpdates]

;)

[@liamknight2662]

I think the only movie worth making during the events of the fellowship is the war in the North. Leave out most of the characters from the OG trilogy, save for maybe some brief appearances from Gandalf if it fits. Other than that PJ could focus on events of the 2nd age. Maybe Angmar V Arnor, Or the area of Harad post fall of Numenor.

[@mordinchemist]

I still would rather have The Fall of Gondolin as a movie

[@User-3O3]

I'll remain sceptical. I remember back when the first trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey landed back in 2011 and how hyped I got for that second trilogy and how disappointed I was at the end of it all. I've never repeated that mistake and don't intend to repeat it again. They just can't seem to give up trying to mooch off the success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy by pumping out more media with "The Lord of the Rings" in the titles. Always trying to catch lightning in a bottle like they managed to with the original trilogy. Just let it be. No matter how good these future projects may turn out to be, they will never better or even equal The Lord of the Rings.

[@semperclassic]

I share your skepticism but I’m also really excited about seeing Middle Earth landscapes again. And hopefully a Howard Shore score! But yeah, a whole movie about the search for Gollum would be overkill. As much as I admire Andy Serkis’ portrayal, Smeagol’s story is done. There are so many other stories that could be told. Precious needs a break.