Elijah Wood will be playing Frodo Baggins until the wheels fall off—if he has his way.
While it hasn’t been officially announced, the actor famous for playing Frodo Baggins in the original Lord of the Rings movies has stated he wants to be the only one to ever play the character, including in the new film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
I was so glad to read in The Sunday Times recently that Elijah Wood, at 45, feels the same way I do – he wouldn’t want anyone else taking on the role of Frodo as long as he’s around and able to do it himself! It’s just wonderful to hear that he’s so connected to the character.
Elijah Wood recently addressed speculation that Leo Woodall might replace Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in the upcoming film. However, Wood isn’t alone in feeling protective of their Lord of the Rings character. His co-star, Sir Ian McKellen, felt similarly and reprised his role as Gandalf in The Hunt for Gollum to ensure no one else played the part.
“I understand how people are excited about this,” Elijah said. He then talked about whether he’d be in the new movie, explaining, “It hasn’t been officially confirmed, but Ian hinted at it last August at a fan event.”
The Yellowjackets actor hinted that he’s likely to return for another film. While he can’t confirm anything officially yet, he expressed excitement about the possibility.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new film, The Hunt for Gollum, will take place chronologically between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies. Peter Jackson, the director of the original films, will produce, and Andy Serkis—best known for playing Gollum—will be directing this time.
Elijah is optimistic that the upcoming movie, scheduled for release in December 2027, will please dedicated fans, particularly with Peter and Andy involved in the project.
He admitted it’s always a bit stressful when new movies set in a beloved world like Middle-earth are announced, as fans naturally want to ensure the story stays true to its roots. However, he described this particular story as enjoyable and exciting, saying it felt like a welcome reunion.
“I also know how exciting that moment will be – seeing Gandalf’s hat turn around in the cinema,” the former Green Street actor said. “As a fan myself, I’m really looking forward to seeing everything come together.”
The fantasy movie’s release is delayed, but you can still find out about other exciting films coming out this year by continuing to read.
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Where to Watch: In theaters
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Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
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Where to Watch: In theaters
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Where to Watch: In theaters
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Action stars Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista play half-brothers who must work together when their father dies under strange circumstances. This funny and exciting movie follows their journey as they reconnect.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Prime Video
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Where to Watch: In select theaters
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Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien play coworkers who are the sole survivors of a plane crash, leaving them stranded on a deserted island. The film is a dark comedy about how they must put aside their differences and learn to cooperate in order to survive.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Where to Watch: In theaters
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The creators of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse bring you a new animated comedy about an all-animal world. It follows Will, a little goat, who gets a shot at playing roarball – a tough, competitive sport played by powerful animals. The film features the voices of Stephen Curry, Gabrielle Union, and Caleb McLaughlin.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi will star as Catherine and Heathcliff in a new film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, who also directed Saltburn.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) was abandoned by his incredibly rich family when he was born. Now, he’s determined to get what he believes is rightfully his, and he won’t let anyone – not even his relatives – stand in his way.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Neve Campbell is back as Sidney Prescott in the latest Scream movie, fighting to keep her family safe from a new Ghostface. The film also features Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, and some unexpected guest stars.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Maggie Gyllenhaal directs and wrote a fresh adaptation inspired by the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein. The story follows a solitary Frankenstein (Christian Bale) who journeys to 1930s Chicago hoping a brilliant scientist will build him a companion (Jessie Buckley). The film also stars Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Pixar’s latest movie features Mabel, a passionate animal enthusiast who has developed groundbreaking technology. This technology lets people temporarily transfer their minds into incredibly realistic robotic animals, giving them the unique ability to experience the world from an animal’s perspective and truly understand how animals communicate!
Where to Watch: In theaters
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This sci-fi adventure, based on the popular novel by Andy Weir (author of The Martian), features Ryan Gosling as a teacher who wakes up on a spaceship far from Earth. As his memories return, he realizes he must figure out why the sun is fading and find a solution.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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This 3D film captures the excitement of Billie’s hugely popular world tour. It’s a brand new way to experience a concert in the cinema, and was co-directed by the renowned James Cameron.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Where to Watch: In theaters
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Zazie Beetz stars as a woman who starts a new housekeeping job in a strange New York City apartment building and quickly learns it has a troubling past, with people vanishing without a trace.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple excitedly planning their wedding, but their celebrations are thrown into chaos by a surprising event.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in this rom-com set against the beautiful vineyards of Italy.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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This new take on The Mummy story begins eight years after a young girl vanished in the desert. When she unexpectedly returns, what should be a happy reunion for her family quickly becomes a terrifying ordeal.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson, in this biopic about the “King of Pop”.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are back as their famous characters in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 hit movie, set once again at Runway Magazine. The film also stars Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley, and Kenneth Branagh.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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The newest Mortal Kombat game continues the story from the 2021 reboot, bringing together popular characters to fight against the evil Shao Kahn. The film features a cast including Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tati Gabrielle, Mehcad Brooks, and Lewis Tan.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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The popular bounty hunter Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, and his little companion Grogu continue their journey in a new movie. Sigourney Weaver also stars in the film.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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As a lifelong fan, I was so excited to see Masters of the Universe back on the big screen! This new movie brings Prince Adam, He-Man, and the whole crew back to fight Skeletor, and it’s an incredible adventure. The cast is amazing too – Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto, and the fantastic Idris Elba all bring so much to their roles!
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Where to Watch: In theaters
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Where to Watch: In theaters
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Where to Watch: In theaters
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