Anya Taylor-joy Cast as Elf in Upcoming Lord of the Rings Film
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Zane Weiner are producing The Hunt for Gollum.
The Hollywood Reporter - Ken Kamins, Andy Serkis, and Jonathan Cavendish of The Imaginarium are executive producing the film.
The Hollywood Reporter - Anya Taylor-Joy is repped by CAA, The Way Management, and Felker Toczek.
The Hollywood Reporter - Kate Winslet will play Marigol, Jamie Dornan will portray Strider, and Leo Woodall will take on the role of Halvard in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Coming Soon - The film has added a star from the Dune franchise to its cast.
Deadline - Anya Taylor-Joy is joining the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Variety - The film is directed by Andy Serkis, who also stars as Gollum, alongside Ian McKellen (as Gandalf), Elijah Wood (as Frodo), and Lee Pace (as King Thranduil).
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - The Hunt for Gollum takes place between The Hobbit trilogy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, focusing on Aragorn and Gandalf searching for Gollum to learn more about Bilbo’s One Ring.
Coming Soon - The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is a prequel film.
Collider - Anya Taylor-Joy will play a new character named Seren in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Screen Rant - Warner Bros. announced Anya Taylor-Joy's casting in the role of a new Middle-Earth character.
WHERE:
Deadline - The film is produced by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.
WHEN:
The Hollywood Reporter - The Hunt for Gollum is set to hit theaters on December 17, 2027.
Reddit Movies - The film is set to be released in theaters on December 17, 2027.
WHY:
The Hollywood Reporter - Stephen Colbert is writing a second film alongside Boyens and Peter McGee, under the working title The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, which will come after The Hunt for Gollum.
Variety - Anya Taylor-Joy's character, Seren, is described as a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm and a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - The screenplay for The Hunt for Gollum was penned by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou.
Coming Soon - The film is being directed by Andy Serkis, who is also reprising his role as Gollum.
Deadline - The film is directed by Andy Serkis, who is known for his work in motion capture and voice acting.
(UPDATED June 16, 2026 14:40 UTC)
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Zane Weiner are producing a new film titled The Hunt for Gollum, which is set to hit theaters on December 17, 2027. The project will also see Ken Kamins, Andy Serkis, and Jonathan Cavendish of The Imaginarium serving as executive producers, while Anya Taylor-Joy is represented by CAA, The Way Management, and Felker Toczek. Following The Hunt for Gollum, Stephen Colbert will collaborate with Boyens and Peter McGee on a second film, currently under the working title The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past.
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(UPDATED June 16, 2026 04:20 UTC)
In an exciting new development for fans of Middle-earth, Kate Winslet will star as Marigol, Jamie Dornan will take on the role of Strider, and Leo Woodall will portray Halvard in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. This film is set between The Hobbit trilogy and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, following Aragorn and Gandalf as they search for Gollum to uncover more about Bilbo’s One Ring. The screenplay has been crafted by a talented team that includes Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou.
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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 23:31 UTC)
In an exciting development for fans, the upcoming film "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" has added a star from the Dune franchise to its cast. This prequel film is being directed by Andy Serkis, who is also set to reprise his iconic role as Gollum. With such talent involved, anticipation is building for this new addition to the beloved franchise.
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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 21:52 UTC)
Anya Taylor-Joy is set to join the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, where she will portray a new character named Seren, a Sindar Elf and trusted agent of King Thranduil. The film, directed by Andy Serkis, also features Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Lee Pace, and is produced by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures. Fans can look forward to its theatrical release on December 17, 2027.