TMDb/The Lord of the Rings: Th Movie Andy Serkis directs & stars in The Hunt for Gollum (2027). McKellen, Wood, & Winslet join new Middle-earth adventure. See the cast reveal. April 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum unveiled its cast during Warner Bros.' CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated film is directed by Andy Serkis, who also stars as the iconic character Gollum/Smeagol. The movie is scheduled for release in theaters on December 17, 2027.