TMDb/The Lord of the Rings: Th Movie Kate Winslet joins The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis. Ian McKellen & Elijah Wood return. Filming in New Zealand. March 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - The upcoming The Hunt for Gollum, a new addition to the sprawling Lord of the Rings franchise, has officially cast Kate Winslet in a leading role. This marks a significant development in the film's production, with filming set to commence in New Zealand in May. Kate Winslet is poised to star as the female lead in this eagerly anticipated project.