RUMOR: Anya Taylor-Joy Enters Talks For ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’

Anya Taylor-Joy has entered talks for the female lead in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

News March 8, 2026 8:44 pmOctober 14, 2026 7:20 pm Caleb Williams
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Today, a new rumor surfaced that actress Anya Taylor-Joy has entered talks for the female lead in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Taylor-Joy is best known for a multitude of projects, including The Witch, The Menu, Split, Furiosa, and The Queen’s Gambit.

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We at Knight Edge Media reported several days ago that the studio was seeking a Caucasian female in her 30s for the role. We speculated that the role could be a recast of Arwen (originally played by Liv Tyler), given that the studio had already committed to recasting Aragorn. However, it is still completely unknown what character this could be for. This comes only a day after British actor Leo Woodall was rumored for the lead role of Aragorn in the film. Production begins this May back in New Zealand.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will hit theaters on December 17th, 2027

Key Takeaways
  • Rumors suggest Anya Taylor-Joy is in talks for the female lead in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
  • The studio is seeking a Caucasian actress in her 30s, potentially to recast the role of Arwen.
  • Production for the film begins this May in New Zealand ahead of its December 2027 theatrical release.
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