Anya Taylor-Joy joins “Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum” as an elf character not in J.R.R. Tolkien's books (opens original article in a new tab)

Anya Taylor-Joy joins the cast of 'Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum' as a new elf character, with the film set for December 2027 release.

• Anya Taylor-Joy joins 'Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum' as Seren, a new elf character not in J.R.R. Tolkien's books
• The film features Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as Thranduil, with Andy Serkis directing
• The movie is set between Bilbo's 111th birthday and the Mines of Moria, focusing on Gollum's story