Orlando Bloom Spoke to Director Andy Serkis About New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movies and Wants to Return: If Peter Jackson ‘Says Jump, I Say How High’

As a seasoned movie-goer who has witnessed the magic of Middle Earth unfold on the silver screen, I can hardly contain my excitement at the prospect of revisiting this enchanting world once more. With Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom expressing interest in reprising their iconic roles as Gandalf and Legolas respectively, it seems that a new era of Tolkien tales is upon us.


Following a few days since Ian McKellen showed enthusiasm about reprising Gandalf in Peter Jackson’s upcoming live-action “Lord of the Rings” films, Orlando Bloom has joined the growing list by also expressing interest.

Well, EbMaster, let me tell you, the thought of revisiting the magical world of Tolkien is as enticing as a hobbit’s second breakfast! Frankly, I can’t fathom how they might pull it off, but with today’s advanced AI technology, who knows what’s possible? If Pete Jackson, the man who launched my career, extends an invitation, count me in! I’d leap higher than Legolas on a quest without a second thought.

In 2026, I’ll be eagerly anticipating the premiere of the latest Middle-earth movies, beginning with “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” This film will be directed by none other than Andy Serkis, who’ll once again bring Gollum/Sméagol to life. Peter Jackson, the original director of the franchise, is joining forces to produce this movie along with his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. The aim is for this film to launch a brand-new live-action “Lord of the Rings” series.

Bloom mentioned, “I’m unsure about their plans, but I did chat with Andy Serkis, who hinted they were brainstorming ideas. When I asked how it could possibly be done, he responded, ‘Through AI!’ I was taken aback, but excited by the prospect. It was a truly inspiring period for me, and looking back, there seems to be no negative aspect to it.

Although the upcoming “Lord of the Rings” movies at Warner Bros. are yet to be fully developed, Sir Ian McKellen previously mentioned in September that there will likely be additional films featuring Gandalf, with hopes that he’ll reprise his role. However, he’s uncertain about the timeline and the script is not finalized yet. So they need to move swiftly!

Reflecting on his time working on “The Lord of the Rings” within EbMaster’s Toronto Film Festival Studio, which was supported by J.Crew and SharkNinja, Bloom reminisced as he publicized his boxing drama “The Cut.” Directed by Sean Ellis and featuring John Turturro and Caitríona Balfe, the film held its global debut on Thursday, September 5 at the festival.

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2024-09-07 00:46