- Primary Subject: Anya Taylor-Joy's casting in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
- Key Update: Anya Taylor-Joy has officially joined the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 16, 2026
- Quick Answer: Anya Taylor-Joy is joining The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum as Seren, a lethal Sindar Elf loyal to King Thranduil.
Anya Taylor-Joy is stepping into the world of Middle-earth as she is confirmed to be joining the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
The franchise is returning to the big screen next year with a new installment focused on fan-favorite Gollum. Andy Serkis, who plays the character, will be directing the movie. While some cast members are returning from the original trilogy, the upcoming film will also feature new cast members, including a well-known young A-list star.
Who is Anya Taylor-Joy Playing in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum?
Reports confirmed that Anya Taylor-Joy is joining the growing cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is set to begin filming soon.
The Emmy-nominated actress will be playing the role of Seren, a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm, who is described as “a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil.”
This casting marks Taylor-Joy’s latest foray into Warner Bros.’ major franchises, following her roles in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and the Dune series. Audiences can look forward to seeing her return in Dune: Part Three, which hits theaters on Dec. 18.
Beyond her blockbusters, which also include voicing Princess Peach in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Taylor-Joy is set to star in and executive-produce the upcoming Apple TV+ series Lucky, which will premiere next month.
This is exciting news for fans of both the actress and the franchise, and by the brief description of her role, it looks like the character will be significant in the story. It would be interesting to see whether more A-list stars will be recruited to its already-growing ensemble.
What to Expect in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Drawing heavily from J.R.R. Tolkien’s footnotes, the story of The Hunt for Gollum bridges the gap between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring. It tracks Aragorn’s dangerous mission to find Gollum before Sauron can extract the Ring's whereabouts from him.
Returning from the previous films are Andy Serkis (as Gollum/Smeagol), Ian McKellen (as Gandalf), Elijah Wood (as Frodo Baggins), and Lee Pace (as Thranduil). Aside from Taylor-Joy, joining the cast are Kate Winslet (as Marigol), Leo Woodall (as Halvard), and Jamie Dornan (taking over the role of Aragorn).
The film is currently slated for release in theaters on December 17, 2027. Production will take place in New Zealand.
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