The Hunt for Gollum, a new theatrical movie in the Lord of the Rings franchise, is set for release on December 17, 2027. The film, which stars Andy Serkis, Ian McKellen, and Elijah Wood, has begun casting new actors, including Titanic's Kate Winslet, who has a long, if notional, history with Peter Jackson. The role for this role has not yet been disclosed. This casting presents a great opportunity for an update for the film, highlighting lesser-known characters or introducing completely new ones to the world.