LOTR prequel filming continues; Lucky tops US chart

Timeline

1. about 24 hours ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum film slated for Dec 2027 release

   The prequel film “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” is set for a 17 Dec 2027 release, featuring a mission to find Gollum and returning cast members from the original trilogy.

2. 8 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   The Hunt for Gollum film begins shooting in New Zealand

   A teaser for *The Hunt for Gollum* reveals Andy Serkis as Gollum, a hidden “Something precious awaits” message, and confirms filming at New Zealand’s Hobbiton set under director Andy Serkis and producer Peter J

3. 9 days ago

   [CULTURE] 5 sources

   Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum to Use AI for Actor De‑Aging

   Andy Serkis says *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum* will use AI only for de‑aging actors, while keeping traditional filming methods; production starts in New Zealand for a Dec 2027 release.

4. 11 days ago

   [CULTURE] 12 sources

   Andy Serkis defends casting choices for upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel

   Andy Serkis, star‑director of The Hunt for Gollum, defends the film’s lack of ethnic diversity, citing Tolkien’s Norse roots and refusing politically‑correct casting, with release set for Dec 2027.

5. 12 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Apple TV's 'Lucky' Tops US Streaming Charts Over 'Silo

   Apple TV’s new thriller “Lucky” debuted July 15, 2026 and quickly rose to #1 on US charts, overtaking sci‑fi series “Silo” despite lower critical scores.

6. 13 days ago

   [CULTURE] 6 sources

   Andy Serkis defends all‑white cast for upcoming “The Hunt for Gollum” film

   Andy Serkis says the all‑white cast for “The Hunt for Gollum” follows Tolkien’s original vision, rejecting politically‑correct casting despite criticism.

7. 13 days ago

   [CULTURE] 9 sources

   Production begins on “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum”

   Warner Bros. announced filming has begun on “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” directed by and starring Andy Serkis, with original trilogy cast members and new talent, shooting in New Zealand for a 7

8. 15 days ago

   [CULTURE] 51 sources

   Apple TV’s ‘Lucky’ series starring Anya Taylor‑Joy premieres July 15 2026

   Apple TV’s limited series “Lucky,” starring Anya Taylor‑Joy and based on Marissa Stapley’s novel, debuted 15 July 2026 with a two‑episode launch and weekly episodes through 19 August, filmed in California and N

9. 15 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   New Crime Drama “Lucky” Leads Mid‑July Streaming Lineup

   Apple TV+ debuts crime drama “Lucky” on July 15, while MGM+, Documentary+ and HBO Max add “The Westies,” “The Price of Milk,” and “Marc by Sofia” to their mid‑July line‑up.

10. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 47 sources

    Andy Serkis confirms AI de‑aging, rejects token‑casting for Hunt for Gollum

    Filming of *The Hunt for Gollum* has started in New Zealand. Andy Serkis confirms limited AI de‑aging, pledges traditional filming, and says casting will follow Tolkien’s world, not token‑quotas. Release set 17

11. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Anya Taylor‑Joy cast as new elf Seren in upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

    Anya Taylor‑Joy has been cast as original elf Seren in the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, set for release on Dec 17 2027.

12. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum casts Anya Taylor‑Joy as new elf replacing Legolas

    The upcoming LOTR film *The Hunt for Gollum* will not bring back Orlando Bloom; Anya Taylor‑Joy joins as new elf Seren to replace Legolas, alongside returning and new cast members.

13. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Teotihuacán hosts Tolkien festival as Anya Taylor‑Joy joins new Lord of the Rings film

    A Tolkien festival is set for Aug 8‑9 2026 in Teotihuacán, Mexico, while Anya Taylor‑Joy has joined the cast of the upcoming film The Hunt for Gollum, slated for Dec 2027.

14. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Lord of the Rings franchise announces 2027 Gollum film as fans revisit Legolas’s unique traits

    A new Lord of the Rings film, “The Hunt for Gollum,” is set for a Dec 2027 German release, while analysis notes the movies rarely depict Legolas’s elven ability to rest without sleeping.

15. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Anya Taylor‑Joy joins the cast of Warner Bros.’ “The Hunt for Gollum”

    Warner Bros. revealed that Anya Taylor‑Joy will appear as the new elf Seren in the upcoming live‑action Lord of the Rings film “The Hunt for Gollum”, set for a 16 Dec 2027 release.

16. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Anya Taylor‑Joy joins cast of ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

    Anya Taylor‑Joy joins The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum as new elf Seren; film directed by Andy Serkis, releases Dec 17 2027.

17. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

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

    Warner Bros said Anya Taylor‑Joy will join the new Lord of the Rings film “The Hunt for Gollum,” playing an elf agent; the movie features returning cast and is slated for release in 2026‑2027.

18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Elijah Wood Returns as Frodo in “The Hunt for Gollum” Film

    Elijah Wood says his cameo as Frodo in the upcoming film “The Hunt for Gollum” feels like a family reunion, but his role is brief as the story centers on the search for Gollum.

19. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Leo Woodall joins Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum cast

    Leo Woodall will play new character Halvard in *Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*, releasing Dec 2027, joining an all‑star cast that includes Jamie Dornan and Kate Winslet.

20. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Leo Woodall Cast as New Ranger in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

    Leo Woodall is cast as Halvard, a new Dúnedain ranger, in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, releasing Dec 17 2027. He calls the role a boyhood dream; the film reunites Peter Jackson’s original team.