Stars and architects of Middle Earth are lauding the return of the Lord of the Rings franchise to Wellington, saying it is the injection the local film industry desperately needs.
Warner Brothers announced on Friday two new Rings films were on the way. The first of the two, with a working title Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, will be directed by Andy Serkis.
Serkis, who played Gollum in the original films, will also act in the films.
Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings film editor Jamie Selkirk was thrilled by the news and, while he won’t be involved in production, he expected shooting would begin soon given the anticipated release date of 2026.
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