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First Look at Ian McKellen’s Gandalf in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Revealed

A behind-the-scenes video shows McKellen back in full Gandalf costume as filming continues for the Warner Bros. film, due in 2027.

  • On Thursday, a behind-the-scenes video from The Hunt for Gollum revealed Sir Ian McKellen back in full costume as Gandalf for the first time in over a decade.
  • Production officially began earlier this year, with Warner Bros. confirming that filming is currently ongoing for the film's scheduled release on December 17, 2027.
  • Director Andy Serkis reprises his role as Gollum, also known as Smeagol, while returning cast members Elijah Wood and Lee Pace will appear as Frodo Baggins and Thranduil.
  • Several newcomers join the Middle-earth adventure, including Jamie Dornan as Strider, Kate Winslet as Marigol, and Leo Woodall as Halvard for this upcoming installment.
  • This film marks Gandalf's first big-screen appearance in over a decade, with the screenplay written by screenwriters Arty Papageorgiou, Phoebe Gittins, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens.
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ComicBook.com broke the news on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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