Leo Woodall Opens Up About ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ Casting: “It’s A Boyhood Dream For Me”
Leo Woodall expressed his excitement about being cast in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,' calling it a boyhood dream. He shared his long-standing admiration for the franchise, having watched it numerous times as a child. The film is set to be released in theaters on December 17, 2027.
- ▪Leo Woodall will play a new character named Halvard in the upcoming film.
- ▪The movie will also feature Jamie Dornan as Strider and Kate Winslet as Marigol.
- ▪The story follows Aragorn's quest to capture Gollum before he reveals the Ring's location to Sauron.
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Leo Woodall Getty Images Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality. The Vladimir star recently opened up to People about his casting, saying, “It means everything. It’s a boyhood dream for me.” He continued, “I watched it as a kid and I’ve seen it a million times, so to be part of it now is incredible.” As is standard, Woodall told the magazine he “can’t tease anything” about the project, which will bow in theaters Dec. 17, 2027.
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