Warner Bros. has confirmed that Anya Taylor-Joy will join The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum as Seren, a new Sindar Elf who serves King Thranduil in the upcoming Middle-earth film.
Details:
• Seren is an original character created for the movie and does not appear in J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings.
• The character is described as a trusted and deadly agent of King Thranduil, Legolas’ father.
• Andy Serkis directs the film while also returning as Gollum.
• Ian McKellen reprises his role as Gandalf, while Elijah Wood returns as Frodo Baggins.
• Jamie Dornan, Kate Winslet and Leo Woodall are among the new additions to the cast.
• The screenplay is written by Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, alongside Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou, with Peter Jackson producing.
• The story follows the hunt for Gollum in the years leading up to The Fellowship of the Ring.
• The film is scheduled for an exclusive theatrical release on December 17, 2027.
What to watch?
Attention will now turn to Seren’s role in the story and whether the new character becomes a key part of the expanding cinematic future of Middle-earth. Fans will also be watching for the film’s first official trailer.
