Anya Taylor-Joy has officially joined the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum in a role created specifically for the film. The actress will play Seren, a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm, as confirmed by Warner Bros. on June 15, 2026.
Who Is Seren?
Seren is described as “a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil,” the Elvenking of the Woodland Realm played by Lee Pace, who reprises his role from The Hobbit trilogy. The character is an original creation for the film and does not appear in J.R.R. Tolkien’s books.
The official Lord of the Rings social media accounts shared the news with an image of a hooded figure holding a bow, captioned “Welcome to the hunt, Anya Taylor-Joy.” The character’s name suggests Sindarin origins, consistent with the Woodland Realm’s inhabitants. The role places Taylor-Joy among the Silvan Elves of Mirkwood, connecting her character to the realm of Legolas and his father, King Thranduil.
Star-Studded Cast
Taylor-Joy joins a growing ensemble of both returning and new actors for the franchise’s return to Middle-earth.
Returning cast members include:
- Andy Serkis as Gollum, also directing the film
- Ian McKellen as Gandalf
- Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins
- Lee Pace as King Thranduil
New additions to the franchise include:
- Kate Winslet as Marigol
- Jamie Dornan as Strider, taking over the role made famous by Viggo Mortensen
- Leo Woodall as Halvard, a Ranger of the North
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What Is The Hunt for Gollum About?
The film is set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies. The story follows Aragorn and Gandalf as they search for Gollum to learn more about Bilbo’s ring and the One Ring that threatens Middle-earth.
Director Andy Serkis leads the project, with original trilogy creators Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens serving as producers. The screenplay is written by Walsh, Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou.
Speaking about joining the franchise, Taylor-Joy told The Hollywood Reporter, “Being an Elf in this world is a dream come true.” The film continues the franchise’s tradition of holiday-season releases and is set to arrive in theaters on December 17, 2027.
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