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Andy Serkis, the director behind the upcoming prequel movieThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, has shared a somewhat surprising update that proves viewers won’t be getting the story they expected when Warner Bros. first announced the film.Serkis teased aLord of the Ringstitle change, noting that"The Hunt for Gollum" likely won’t stick around for much longer. Set to be produced by Peter Jackson, the visionary director behind the originalLord of the Ringstrilogy,The Hunt for Gollumwill also see Serkis reprising his iconic role as the Ring of Power-obsessed creature.
Thanks to the enduring power ofJackson’sLord of the Ringsmoviesand J.R.R. Tolkien’s books, fans want more stories set in Middle-earth. While Amazon Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas been met with mixed reviews, other movie projects are in the works, includingThe Hunt for Gollum. It’s hard to know if any of these upcoming projects will recapture lightning in a bottle; after all, Jackson’sThe Hobbittrilogy wasn’t nearly as successful. However,Serkis' Gollum might have a real shot at launching a new age, so to speak.
The Lord Of The Rings' New Movie Doesn’t Sound Like A “Hunt For Gollum”
Andy Serkis Has Revealed A Much Different Story For The LOTR Prequel
In addition to teasing a subtitle change, the project’s director and star Andy Serkis has revealed that the movie’s plot is much different from what “Hunt for Gollum” suggests. The announcement ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumprompted fans to wonder ifViggo Mortensen would return toLOTRas Aragornand join Ian McKellen’s Gandalf on a mission to find the titular ring-bearing creature, all while Sauron tries to hunt him down too. However,Serkis has talked at length about howThe Hunt for Gollumwill be a solo movie.
…if Serkis' vision for the project ends up being the final script, a title change is a must.
According to Serkis, the upcoming 2026 flick will be a kind of character study that delves into Gollum’s psychology and backstory. In being told from Gollum’s point of view — anchored by the corrupted creature — it seems pretty misleading to the title the film “The Hunt for Gollum.” The subtitle is definitely eye-catching, andit reaffirms the newLord of the Ringsmovie is a prequel. However, it really doesn’t get the movie’s core story across in a very effective manner. Needless to say, if Serkis' vision for the project ends up being the final script, a title change is a must.
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Gollum’s Lord Of The Rings Movie Will Likely Still Take Place During The “Hunt For Gollum”
The Hunt For Gollum Is A Particular Moment In The LOTR Canon
The “Hunt for Gollum” refers to a particular moment in Middle-earth’s history andThe Lord of the Rings' timelinein which Sauron is preparing his armies. Ready to unleash the orc masses upon the world, Sauron also knows the One Ring must be found. Although Gollum is no longer in possession of the all-powerful object, the creature holds crucial information about its whereabouts.Gandalf sends one of his own trusted allies, Aragorn, on a quest to find the creature. Taking place just shy of 20 years beforeLOTRbegins, the Hunt for Gollum period will likely still serve as the setting for Serkis' movie.
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Serkis' Movie Needs To Capture The Point Of View Of Its Protagonist
Since Andy Serkis' upcomingLord of the Ringsprequel movie will be told from Gollum’s point of view, it should embrace the peculiar and distinct point of view of its title character. AlthoughThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumdoesn’t quite work, the movie could have fun with what viewers know about Gollum.Incorporating Gollum’s former name, Sméagol, could be an effective way to tease the moviecovering his origin story. On the other hand, it will be hard to resist the temptation to work Gollum’s catchphrase — “My precious!” — into the movie’s subtitle.
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is an upcoming fantasy adventure film that delves into the story of Gollum’s obsession with the One Ring.
