The release date of The Hunt For Gollum was postponed. Director Andy Serkis made statements about the latest status of the film.
The Hunt for GollumIs preparing to move the Middle -earth universe to the screen again. However, the film’s director Andy Serkis announced that the release date was postponed for a year due to delays in the construction process. The film, which was previously planned to be released in December 2026, will now meet the audience in December 2027. Filming is scheduled to begin in 2025.
The Hunt For Gollum’s Reason for Postponing
Andy Serkis, in a statement at an event, the film is currently in the process of writing and meticulously studied on the script, he said. Serkis said that the script was prepared by taking lessons from the criticisms of the previous Middle -earth productions, the story will cover the period between the rings and two tower films.
The film’s screenwriter team includes Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gitins and Arty Papageorgiou. This team also contributed to the films of the Lord of the Previous Rings. It is stated that the success of the scenario will determine whether Ian McKellen will return to Aragorn roles of Gandalf and Viggo Mortensen. McKellen is known to look hot on the return, while Mortensen said it depends on the quality of the scenario.
The Hunt for Gollum will be a production that carries the Middle Earth to the big screen after the Hobbit trilogy. However, there are also risks for this film. The story represents a return to a universe that has won a great fan base with original films. Serkis stressed that this production should be satisfactory for both old fans and new audiences.
It is stated that the film was prepared by taking lessons from The War of the Rohirrim, one of the previous unsuccessful productions. Therefore, the team focuses more on the details and character development of the story. This new adventure, which focuses on Gollum, aims to give a new depth to the Middle -earth universe. The Hunt for Gollum, which will be released in December 2027, is preparing to offer a new story about the Middle -earth universe, while fans are curiously waiting for how this long wait will result.