'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' Is a Boyhood Dream: Leo Woodall
The film is set between "The Hobbit" trilogy and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Los Angeles: Actor Leo Woodall, known for his role in HBO's series "The White Lotus", says getting to work in "The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum" is nothing but a "boyhood dream" for him.The actor boarded the project, which also features Andy Serkis alongside Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood, in April. He is set to essay the role of Halvard, a Ranger of the North and a hunting companion to Aragorn in the film. It is directed by Serkis.
"It means everything. It's a boyhood dream for me," the actor told entertainment news outlet People in an interview. "I watched it as a kid and I've seen it a million times, so to be part of it now is incredible," he added.
The film is set between "The Hobbit" trilogy and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
The story follows Aragorn and Gandalf as they search for Gollum to learn more about the origins of Bilbo's mysterious ring.
Peter Jackson is set to produce alongside Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is slated for release worldwide in December 2027.
Woodall's latest work is "Tuner", which also starred Havana Rose Liu alongside the actor.