Overview

• Speaking at DesertCon in Monterrey, Wood said a fan-recorded video captured him teasing “so many” cameos for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
• He said he has read the material for the film and described it positively, noting he knows “a great deal” about the project.
• Wood highlighted continuity with the original trilogy, citing the heavy involvement of Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, along with returning production designers.
• He said the film will shoot in New Zealand, aligning with the franchise’s established look and feel.
• The movie is slated for December 2027 with Andy Serkis directing and reprising Gollum, with reports indicating Wood and Ian McKellen are attached while Viggo Mortensen’s return remains unconfirmed.