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Filming Completed for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' — Release Set for December 2027

Director Andy Serkis announced the completion of filming for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.' The film was shot in New Zealand over four months and is scheduled for release on 17 December 2027.

12 Nov, 15:02Read in Russian

Production of the film in New Zealand concluded four months after filming began. Director Andy Serkis announced the completion of work on the project. The country was also the filming location for the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies.

The film's events will take place between Bilbo's 111th birthday celebration and the start of the Fellowship of the Ring's journey. According to the plot, Aragorn searches for Gollum to prevent him from revealing the location of the One Ring to the dark forces.

The film's worldwide release is set for 17 December 2027. The cast includes Gandalf, played by Ian McKellen, and Frodo Baggins, portrayed by Elijah Wood. Kate Winslet and Anya Taylor-Joy have also joined the cast; Taylor-Joy plays an elf. Aragorn is played by Jamie Dornan, known for his role in the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' film series.