Elijah Wood Confirms Multiple Cameos in 'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' Expected 2027 Release

Elijah Wood, known for his role as Frodo Baggins, recently discussed the upcoming Lord of the Rings film The Hunt for Gollum, highlighting its strong creative continuity with the original trilogy. He praised the involvement of the original brain trust, including Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, as well as the return of the same production designers, with filming set to take place in New Zealand. Directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises his role as Gollum, the movie adapts parts of Tolkien's appendices and follows Gandalf's quest to find Gollum after learning about his potential betrayal to Sauron. Confirmed cast members include Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo, with speculation about the possible return of other Fellowship members like Viggo Mortensen's Aragorn and Liv Tyler's Arwen. The film, initially scheduled for December 2026, has been delayed to December 2027, with production set to begin in early 2026. Wood's comments have fueled excitement about numerous potential cameos, suggesting the film will be a significant expansion of the Middle-earth saga.