Warner Bros. has announced that the new Lord of the Rings movie is titled Lord of theRings: The Hunt for Gollum, and it will be directed by and star Andy Serkis in his iconictitular role. The film will be executive produced by Ken Kamins, with Serkis and TheImaginarium’s Jonathan Cavendish.
Jackson, Walsh and Boyens said: “It is an honour and a privilege to travel back toMiddle-earth with our good friend and collaborator, Andy Serkis, who has unfinishedbusiness with that Stinker – Gollum! As life long fans of Professor Tolkien’s vastmythology, we are proud to be working with Mike De Luca, Pam Abdy and the entireteam at Warner Bros. on another epic adventure!”
Yesssss, Precious,” Serkis added. “The time has come once more to venture into theunknown with my dear friends, the extraordinary and incomparable guardians ofMiddle-earth Peter, Fran and Philippa. With Mike and Pam, and the Warner Bros teamon the quest as well, alongside WETA and our film making family in New Zealand, it’sjust all too delicious…