It’s been many decades since J.R.R. Tolkien first publishedThe Hobbit, creating one of the most beloved fantasy franchises. When Peter Jackson decided to adaptThe Lord of the Ringsnovels into an epic trilogy, it was a significant risk, but it paid off in the end and resulted in another trilogy based onThe Hobbit. However, theLOTRuniverse hasn’t concluded yet, asThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumwill bring one of the best secondary characters of the franchise to the forefront. Gollum, played by Andy Serkis, is a complex figure inLOTR.
Gollum is enthralled by the One Ring and at war with himself throughout the story. He lives for many years and impacts the lives of both Bilbo and Frodo when they embark on their adventures. As time has progressed,it’s clear that there’s a deeper interest in Gollum and his origin story,and the upcoming movie could fill in these gaps. There are ways thatThe Hunt for Gollumcan answer questions aboutLord of the Ringsthat have been plaguing audiences for years and give further insight into Gollum as both a villain and a tragic figure inLOTR.
The Hunt For Gollum Can Expand On One Of The Hobbit Movies' Best Scenes
The Hobbit features an incredible moment between Bilbo and Gollum
Now thatThe Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollumhas been confirmed, there’s a lot of excitement brewing for the next installment of the iconic fantasy franchise. SinceSerkis will be directing the movie and likely starring as Gollum,the actor-director should look toward the past iterations of the story to mine for moments that reveal Gollum’s character. One of the best examples of this is inThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, when Gollum and Bilbo have a chance encounter. Their interaction changes the course of the story forever.
Gollum’s movie must include this scene and show more of the aftermath from Gollum’s perspective.
InAn Unexpected Journey, the audience witnesses Bilbo find the Ring after Gollum loses it and shows two very vulnerable sides of the characters. While Bilbo contemplates killing Gollum, Gollum is distressed about losing the Ring, showing the audience a vital moment in his development. ThoughThe Hobbitmovies took many liberties with the book, this moment is true to Tolkien’s world and is brilliantly brought to life. Gollum’s movie must include this scene and show more of the aftermath from Gollum’s perspective. The way Gollum’s mind fractures after this moment is critical in his development.
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The Hobbit Trilogy’s Gollum Scene Showed A New Side Of The Character After LOTR
How the viewer sees Gollum changes based on the movie
In Jackson’sLOTRtrilogy, the viewer feels a lot of sympathy for Gollumand starts to see him as someone helplessly tainted by the Ring rather than as an antagonist. It’s through Frodo’s kindness and willingness to believe that Gollum can change and has retained some humanity that his death inThe Return of the Kingis made meaningful. However, this more empathetic take on Gollum isn’t part ofAn Unexpected Journey, as Gollum’s violence and selfishness come to the surface in his scene with Bilbo. A movie dedicated to Gollum can grapple with every side of him.
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This is similar to the flashback inLOTRwhen the audience witnesses Gollum kill his friend because of the Ring. While the Ring corrupts him, it also brings out the parts of him that had been hidden and lying dormant. It’s been hinted thatThe Hunt For Gollumwill be similar toThe Two Towers, the second movie in theLOTRtrilogy, which dives into Gollum and his role in Frodo’s perilous task.LOTRshows how Gollum attempts to quiet the villainous parts of himself,but the scene between him and Bilbo represents how easily he succumbs to them.
The Next Lord Of The Rings Movie Is A Chance To Explore Gollum’s Perspective
The Hunt For Gollum will show audiences parts of Gollum never seen before
Most of the time inThe Lord of the RingsandThe Hobbit, Gollum is viewed from the perspectives of others, namely Frodo and Bilbo. However, inThe Hunt for Gollum, a larger version of his story will be told, and audiences will see him through the eyes of other characters. Additionally,it will be interesting to see how Bilbo and Frodo’s opinions of him compare within the same movie.How much of Gollum’s personality is truly antagonistic and how much is fueled by the Ring is up for debate.
Hopefully,The Hunt For Gollumwill provide answers to these questions and demonstrate every aspect of Gollum’s life, from when he was Smeagol to his eventual death in pursuit of the Ring. Like every character in the franchise, Gollum isn’t one-dimensional, and there are plenty of hidden clues and scenes not included in the existing movies that will populate a story about Gollum. It will be thrilling to see how this changes the audience’s perspective on multiple characters, not just Gollum.
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is an upcoming fantasy adventure film that delves into the story of Gollum’s obsession with the One Ring.
