Ian McKellen confirms Gandalf and Frodo will appear in Hunt for Gollum

Movieweb reports that original Lord of the Rings cast member Ian McKellen said Gandalf and Frodo will appear in the upcoming prequel film The Hunt for Gollum, and that production will begin in May 2026.

McKellen said the film will be directed by Andy Serkis and described it as being "all about Gollum." At a fan event he added a brief tease about casting: "There's a character in the movie called Frodo and another character called Gandalf, and apart from that, my lips are sealed."

Production is scheduled to start in May 2026, and beyond McKellen's confirmation of Frodo and Gandalf, further casting and plot details have not been disclosed. More to come...

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