Lord of the Rings Veteran Elijah Wood doubled down on his support for the upcoming movie The dog for Gollum And explains why he doesn’t think it’s cash. Wood played Frodo in the film adaptations of JRR Tolkien’s beloved trilogy, which followed him on his quest to destroy the One Ring. The dog for Gollum will be A deep dive into the adventures of the titular GollumTaking place after Bilbo’s 111th birthday and before the Mines of Moria, explore an intriguing story that has never been told. Gollum actor Andy Serkis is set to direct.
Talk to On the contraryWood expressed his continued support for Gollum’s dog And explains why he doesn’t think the film is a money grab. Ultimately, Wood felt that The dog for Gollum is likeGet the band back together in a really cool way for a really unique piece.“ He is also very aware of the concerns and cynicism surrounding the project and attributes his unwavering support for the movie to the fact that Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are attached to the project. Read Wood’s full comments below:
“I’m excited. I’m obviously a fan of the creative team. I’m invested because it’s the same creative team behind Lord of the Rings.
“It’s revisiting the character, giving Andy a movie to direct… There’s no better person to shepherd this particular movie than the person who actually created the character and knows the character through and through. It just feels like getting the band together Back together in a really cool way for a really unique piece.
“I think the idea of ​​there being more films in this universe is only exciting if it is shepherded by Pete, Fran and Philippa and the rest of their creative universe in New Zealand. When it comes to, and I think we are all a little Sensitive to that, the world of trying to make more films in a certain kind of franchise, there can be a degree of cynicism associated with it. There can be the sort of, ‘Oh, f***, they’re going to mess this thing up.’ What do I love? Is it just kind of raising money to exploit a specific thing?'”
“Apparently, there will be a couple more movies that all tell new stories in this universe, adjacent to The Lord of the Rings. Honestly, there are so many different stories they could tell, so I’m excited to see what comes of it.
What does this mean for the hunt for Gollum?
There is a lot of support from the cast and creative team
Wood’s hopeful sentiments reinforce that the actor is completely behind The dog for GollumAnd his high hopes are not unjustified. The movie has talented filmmakers and Lord of the Rings Veterans lead the charge. Serkis has shown creative potential outside of his motion capture performances, so he’s a fitting directing choice, and The involvement of Jackson and his creative partners is reassuring. As for Wood’s involvement with The Hunt for Gollum, The actor has expressed his interest in returning as Frodo, although, given the concept and timeline of the film, a cameo is not necessary.
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Wood’s comments also cut right to the cynicism that is swirling around The dog for Gollum. Since its release, considering the timeline of the movie’s proximity to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, many fans are concerned that the film is just milking the original trilogy that uses the revs received from the success of the Oscar-winning movies. Given the fans of Gollum, A story that revolves around beloved characters is an easier project to get behind.
Ultimately, as a fan of Jackson and his adaptations of Tolkien’s work, I can easily agree with Wood’s advocacy and reasoning behind it. Jackson captured the whimsy and epic scale of the books wellSo it is reassuring that he is serving as a producer for The dog for Gollum. Because Serkis directs is another green flag, because he is the actor who played Gollum, he has the strongest connection to the character. Serkis should be able to use his experience to tell a story that could serve as a character study that explores the mind of one of the trilogy’s darkest and most complex characters.
Source: On the contrary