Sad news about the new Lord of the Rings movie: one of the most endearing characters warned that he will not reprise his role

Sad news about the new Lord of the Rings movie: one of the most endearing characters warned that he will not reprise his role

October 9, 2024 – 12:40

The studio is planning a pair of new films, the first of which is titled The Hunt for Gollum which will feature the return of several familiar faces.

While other actors who played equally iconic roles in bringing the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings of Peter Jackson They are thinking of returning, the actor Hugo Weaving says he has no plans to return to Middle-earth for future films based on the work of JRR Tolkien.

The wheels are in motion to see a new series of films based on Middle-earth hit the screen and we should be able to revisit Rivendell and its brilliant lord, Elrond, who Weaving has played in six films within the franchise. But not anymore.

In a recent interview with GamesRadar about his current project Slow HorsesWeaving spoke about the possibility of returning to Middle Earth following the announcement of new films. “Personally, I’ve had enough of that. It was great to be in New Zealand off and on for a period of ten years. Then I came back and worked with the same team [el director Peter Jackson y el guionista Fran Walsh] on a project called Mortal Engines, which was going to be his next big franchise, but he died trying. “So I’ve had enough of Middle Earth and I don’t think anyone will ask me to do it again.”

The fantasy world Tolkien built is unlike any other, with a variety of fascinating characters and individuals, including Elrond. Weaving’s performance in the role is legendary, having first appeared as the Lord of Rivendell in The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and subsequent productions, including The Hobbit trilogy. As for a possible return, Weaving says that even if he wanted to return to the role, Elrond’s immortality presents a major obstacle.

Elrond is destined to be immortal and I am growing old. Elrond is one of the few characters, I think there are only three or four, who span across The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. But even when we reshot some parts of The Lord of the Rings, I was aware that it was older than before. And filming things in The Hobbit was starting to get a little silly. I loved being a part of that franchise, but I have absolutely no plans or desire to be a part of it ever again.“.

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Hugo Weaving in his role as Elrond during The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Hugo Weaving in his role as Elrond during The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

What is known about “The Hunt for Gollum”, the new Lord of the Rings movie

The studio is planning a pair of new films, the first of which is titled The Hunt for Gollum. One person who will surely return is Andy Serkiswho will reprise his role as the creature Gollum, also known as Smeagol, who will help determine the fate of Middle Earth. Serkis, in addition to reprising his iconic role, is also set to direct the film.

The co-stars Sir Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen have expressed interest in returning as the powerful and wise wizard, Gandalf the Gray and the Explorer of the North and future King of Gondor, Aragorn, respectively.

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