One Lord of the Rings Actor Has No Interest in Returning to the Franchise

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One Lord of the Rings Actor Has No Interest in Returning to the Franchise

Key Takeaways

  • Weaving will not return to his role as Elrond in new LOTR movies, feeling ready to leave Middle-earth behind.
  • Other cast members like Bloom and McKellen are in talks to return, but no confirmations yet.
  • The Gollum movies will reunite Serkis as director, Jackson as producer, and potentially hit theaters in 2026.

As a lifelong fan of Middle-earth and its enchanting tales, I find myself both excited and saddened by the latest news surrounding the upcoming Lord of the Rings movies. On one hand, it’s thrilling to hear that the franchise is expanding with new stories waiting to be told. Yet, on the other, the announcement that Hugo Weaving, our beloved Elrond, will not return to Middle-earth leaves a bittersweet taste in my heart.

It’s been announced that the “The Lord of the Rings” series is growing with fresh movies on the horizon. Unfortunately, one actor won’t be rejoining the franchise this time around.

Enthusiasts can hardly wait for at least two upcoming “Lord of the Rings” films, and are thrilled about who might reappear from the original cast. However, it appears that one prominent actor has decided to step away and will not be making a comeback in Middle-earth. This revelation casts a small shadow over the excitement as fans await the next installment of their cherished series.

In a chat with GamesRadar+ about his present work titled “Slow Horses”, the actor Hugo Weaving, famous for playing Elrond in “Lord of the Rings”, revealed that he will not reprise his role. Although Elrond was a beloved character, Weaving expressed that he is ready to bid farewell to Middle-earth after having had an enjoyable stint within the franchise.

“I’ve had enough of Middle-earth. I don’t imagine anyone would ask me to do it again.”

In the ever-growing universe of “The Lord of the Rings” series, speculation about upcoming films like “The Hunt for Gollum” abounds. Fans are on tenterhooks for updates regarding potential cast comebacks. So far, Andy Serkis is the only confirmed actor, set to reprise his memorable role as Gollum and direct the movies. However, notable figures such as Orlando Bloom (Legolas), Ian McKellen (Gandalf), and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) have hinted at their possible returns; yet, no formal agreements have been reached.

Ian McKellen is considering a return after his break and plans to read the script he expects to receive early next year. Meanwhile, Viggo Mortensen has indicated he would return if the story “made sense.” Peter Jackson, the visionary behind the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, is returning as a producer, with co-writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens involved in shaping the screenplay. They will be joined by Phoebe Gittins and Artie Papageorgiou, who previously worked on The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Filming is expected to begin next year, with the first of the two Gollum movies potentially hitting theaters as early as 2026, provided everything stays on track.

Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is expected to arrive in theaters sometime in 2026.

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2024-10-14 15:23