Overview

• Bloom told NBC’s Today he has received no outreach about the role and said he would dislike anyone else taking on Legolas.
• The New Line feature centers on Gollum in a story set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with Andy Serkis directing and starring.
• The film is scheduled to open on December 17, 2027 after shifting from an earlier 2026 target.
• Ian McKellen recently hinted Gandalf and Frodo appear in the story, though casting for those characters has not been announced.
• Viggo Mortensen said he has not been approached and would consider returning as Aragorn under the right circumstances, as media speculation about alternate roles for Bloom remains unconfirmed.