It's almost time to return to Middle-earth. Pre-production for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumis in progress, with the latest sequel in The Lord of the Ringsfranchise hitting theaters on December 17, 2027. The Andy Serkis-helmed project sees the return of Serkis as the titular Gollum, along with Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood reprising their iconic roles as Gandalf and Frodo Baggins, respectively. Wood's return, in particular, sparks an intriguing conversation about the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's groundbreaking novel, which paved the way for modern fantasy and Peter Jackson's film trilogy.