Anya Taylor‑Joy joins Warner Bros' Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

Warner Bros announced that actress Anya Taylor‑Joy will appear in the upcoming Middle‑earth film “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” She will portray Seren, an elf of the Forest Realm who serves King Thranduil as a trusted, lethal agent. The movie is set between the events of The Hobbit and the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, focusing on Aragorn and Gandalf’s quest to locate Gollum and learn more about the One Ring. The production brings back several original cast members, including Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Andy Serkis, who will both direct and reprise Gollum. Additional confirmed actors are Kate Winslet, Lee Pace, Jamie Dornan, and Leo Woodall. Reported release windows vary, with one source citing a December 2027 theatrical debut and another pointing to a 2026 worldwide launch.