Elijah Wood Teases New 'Lord of the Rings' Movies

What We Know So Far About the Potential Frodo Baggins Comeback

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:22am

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Elijah Wood, the beloved actor who portrayed Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has sparked excitement among fans with his recent comments about a potential new film. While he didn't confirm or deny his involvement, Wood expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating it would feel like a 'fun exploration' of the character fans love.

Why it matters

Wood's response is a carefully crafted answer that leaves fans speculating about his potential return to Middle-earth. This is a common tactic used by actors to maintain control over their careers while still engaging fans, and it highlights the anticipation and curiosity surrounding any new Lord of the Rings content.

The details

In a recent interview, Wood was asked about Ian McKellen's revelation that a character named Frodo would be featured in Andy Serkis' upcoming film, 'The Hunt for Gollum'. While Wood didn't confirm or deny his involvement, he expressed excitement about the project, stating that 'a lot of the creative heads of department are back and in that space again' and that it would feel like a 'really fun exploration of this character that we all love so much'.

  • The interview with Elijah Wood took place in April 2026.
  • The film 'The Hunt for Gollum' is scheduled for release in December 2027.

The players

Elijah Wood

The beloved actor who portrayed Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Ian McKellen

The actor who portrayed Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Andy Serkis

The director of the upcoming film 'The Hunt for Gollum'.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited about the film. I think it really is a creative 'getting the band back together.' A lot of the creative heads of department are back and in that space again... it's very much that core original group getting back together to tell this story that will feel like a really fun exploration of this character that we all love so much.”

— Elijah Wood, Actor

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until December 2027 to find out if Elijah Wood will reprise his role as Frodo in 'The Hunt for Gollum'.

The takeaway

Wood's response highlights the anticipation and speculation surrounding any new Lord of the Rings content, as well as the careful control actors maintain over their careers and the information they share with fans.