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March 10, 2026
Elijah Wood on Returning to Middle-earth: 'No One Else Should Play Frodo While I'm Alive'
Elijah Wood has expressed his hope that no one else will interpret the role of Frodo Baggins as long as he is "alive and capable." The actor, who became world-famous portraying the main hobbit character in Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, has already reprised the role once in the film 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,' and now rumors are circulating that he will appear again in a new production titled 'The Hunt For Gollum.'
TL;DR
- Elijah Wood hopes to be the only actor to play Frodo Baggins as long as he is alive and capable.
- Wood is excited about the prospect of a new film in Middle-earth and feels a sense of responsibility to the franchise.
- Rumors suggest Wood may appear in 'The Hunt For Gollum,' directed by Andy Serkis, which is set between 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
- Ian McKellen has hinted at returning as Gandalf, and Orlando Bloom would 'hate' to see another actor play Legolas.
- Viggo Mortensen will not reprise his role as Aragorn in 'The Hunt For Gollum' due to a decision against using digital de-aging technology.
- The film is scheduled for a Christmas 2027 release, with Andy Serkis returning as Gollum and original trilogy writers involved in the script.
- Peter Jackson is attached to the project as a producer.
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