# Filming Begins on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, With First Look Video Showing Andy Serkis Back in Character

> The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum director and star Andy Serkis has released a video showing his return to Middle-earth, as filming gets underway.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/filming-begins-on-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-with-first-look-video-showing-andy-serkis-back-in-character?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a577b6ad3f46afd50376267)
- **Published:** 2026-07-15
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #drone
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