Anya Taylor-Joy has been chosen The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumjoining one of the most anticipated fantasy films in years.
The actress will play Seren, a Sindar elf from the Forest Kingdom described as a deadly and trusted agent of King Thranduil, played by Lee Pace.
The film is directed by Andy Serkis, who will also reprise his iconic role as Gollum.
Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema will release the film worldwide on December 17, 2027.
Taylor-Joy joins a cast that combines beloved returning faces with an impressive list of new additions.
Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo, while Kate Winslet arrives as Marigol, Jamie Dornan plays Strider and Leo Woodall takes on the role of Halvard.
The script is written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou.
The Hunt for Gollum It’s not the only new chapter unfolding in the Middle-earth universe.
A second movie shadow of the pastis also in the works, written by Boyens alongside Stephen Colbert and Peter McGee, and produced by WingNut Films in association with Spartina Industries.
The announcements come as the franchise marks a major milestone.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, and the original trilogy will return to theaters through Fathom Entertainment to mark the occasion.
Throughout the six theatrical films of the the lord of the rings and hobbit trilogies, New Line Cinema has amassed nearly $6 billion at the global box office, a legacy that Taylor-Joy and the new cast will take on.
