The release of The Hunt for Gollum, the new Lord of the Rings film directed by and starring Andy Serkis as Gollum, has been delayed by a year to December 2027. The delay is due to the script still being in early development. After the box office disappointment of The War of the Rohirrim, the filmmakers are taking extra time to get this film right. This decision could be beneficial, as the rushed production of The Hobbit led to significant issues. However, the longer wait may also mean that returning actors like Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen could be older by the time filming begins.
