Anya Taylor-joy Shares Surprising Confession on Tolkien's Works

WHO:

Collider - Anya Taylor-Joy is the star of "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum."

WHAT:

Variety - Anya Taylor-Joy has not read the "Lord of the Rings" books yet but is "about to" read them soon.

Variety - Taylor-Joy was a strict "Harry Potter" fan as a child.

WHEN:

Variety - Anya Taylor-Joy mentioned her intention to read the books at the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," which took place on a Monday night.

WHY:

Variety - Anya Taylor-Joy's motivation to read the "Lord of the Rings" books stems from her casting in "The Hunt for Gollum."

HOW:

Variety - Anya Taylor-Joy expressed her readiness to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien following her casting.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 19:25 UTC)

Anya Taylor-Joy, the star of "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," has revealed that she has not yet read the "Lord of the Rings" books but is eager to start soon. At the premiere of the film, she shared that her motivation to explore J.R.R. Tolkien's work comes from her new role, and she was a dedicated "Harry Potter" fan during her childhood. Taylor-Joy expressed her excitement about diving into the rich world of Middle-earth following her casting in the film.