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Actor Elijah Wood, famous for his role as Frodo Baggins in the "The Lord of the Rings" film series, hinted at the possibility of reprising his character in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, produced by Warner Bros and directed by Andy Serkis, the actor who portrayed Gollum.
Elijah Wood's Enthusiasm for Returning
In an interview with the British newspaper The Times, Wood expressed great excitement about the idea of participating in the new film, noting that it has not yet been officially announced. However, he pointed out that actor Ian McKellen had revealed his return as Gandalf at a previous event. Wood added, "There is a real feeling that we will come together again, and I am very excited."
Refusal to Be Replaced as Frodo
When asked about the possibility of another actor playing Frodo, Wood confirmed that he does not want anyone else to take his place as long as he is alive and able to perform. He explained that he fully understands Ian McKellen's feelings toward the character of Gandalf, expressing his love for the series as a viewer and his excitement to see how the new project will come together.
The events of "The Hunt for Gollum" take place between the "Hobbit" trilogy and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, telling the story of Aragorn and Gandalf's journey to find Gollum to obtain information about the mysterious ring possessed by Bilbo.
Director Peter Jackson is involved as a producer alongside his former production partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. The film is scheduled for release on December 17, 2027.
This news has been re-edited based on a report published on hollywoodreporter.com, maintaining the core facts presented in the original source.