Anya Taylor-Joy has been cast The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumjoins one of the most anticipated fantasy films in years.
The actress will play Seren, a Sindar Elf from the Woodland Realm described as a trusted and deadly agent of King Thranduil, played by Lee Pace.
The film is directed by Andy Serkis, who will also reprise his iconic role as Gollum.
Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema will release the film worldwide on December 17, 2027.
Taylor-Joy joins a cast that mixes beloved returning faces with an impressive array of new additions.
Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo, while Kate Winslet comes on board as Marigol, Jamie Dornan plays Strider and Leo Woodall takes on the role of Halvard.
The script was written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou.
The Hunt for Gollum is not the only new chapter being developed in the Middle-earth universe.
Another movie, Shadow of the pastis also in the works, written by Boyens with Stephen Colbert and Peter McGee, and produced by WingNut Films in association with Spartina Industries.
The announcements come as the franchise marks a significant milestone.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, with the original trilogy returning to theaters via Fathom Entertainment to mark the occasion.
Across the six theatrical films The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, New Line Cinema has accumulated nearly $6 billion at the worldwide box office, a legacy that Taylor-Joy and the new cast will step into.
