Orlando Bloom Hesitant on Legolas Return in The Hunt for Gollum

Orlando Bloom, known for his iconic role as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, has expressed both gratitude for the role and a strong reluctance to see anyone else portray the character in the upcoming movie The Hunt for Gollum. Although the film, directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Peter Jackson, is scheduled for release in December 2027 and focuses on Gollum’s story, Bloom revealed he has not been contacted about reprising his role. Despite this, Bloom emphasized that he would hate to see another actor take on Legolas, joking that modern technology like AI could potentially be used to replace him. The film will feature other original cast members such as Ian McKellen returning as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo, but Bloom's participation remains unconfirmed. The Hunt for Gollum is positioned between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, generating speculation about which characters will appear. Bloom fondly recalled his long association with Legolas and hinted that while age might be a factor, technology could bridge any gaps if he were to return.