Elijah Wood, Kate Winslet and others: the official cast of the spin-off «The Lord of the Rings» has been announced
Who will return to their roles?
Warner Bros. has unveiled the biggest intrigue for fans of «The Lord of the Rings» by announcing the official cast of the new installment.
Thus, the film «The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum» will feature several new faces. Joining the project are Kate Winslet, «Fifty Shades of Grey» star Jamie Dornan, and Leo Woodall, known for his roles in «Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy» and «Nuremberg».
Kate Winslet
At the same time, the most iconic characters will once again be brought to life by fan favorites from the earlier films. Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, and Lee Pace are set to reprise their legendary roles.
The director’s chair will be taken by Andy Serkis – the very actor who once portrayed Gollum on screen. The film will be produced by Peter Jackson, the creator of the original trilogy.
The plot of the new film will focus on events preceding the main storyline – shedding light on Aragorn’s journey. The role will be played by Jamie Dornan, whereas in the classic trilogy it belonged to Viggo Mortensen. The film will also introduce a new character, Halvard, portrayed by Leo Woodall.
The premiere is scheduled for December 17, 2027.
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