Elijah Wood confirms return potential in new LOTR film
Actor Elijah Wood has given a definitive statement regarding the future of Frodo Baggins, declaring he would not want anyone else to play the role as long as he is alive and able to perform it himself. While remaining coy about whether this means an actual return for Warner Bros.' upcoming prequel *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*—which will be directed by Andy Serkis—he emphasized that no other actor should take over his iconic character while Wood remains capable on screen.
Key Points
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1Elijah Wood has confirmed that no one will replace him in playing Frodo Baggins for "as long as I am alive and able".
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2The actor remains coy about confirming his participation or lack thereof in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is directed by Andy Serkis.
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3Wood stated he does not want anyone else to portray Frodo Baggins even as production on future LOTR films continues.
Developments
Elijah Wood has expressed strong enthusiasm for returning to his role of Frodo Baggins if officially cast, though he confirmed no formal announcement was made. Andy Serkis will direct *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum*, a film set between 2014 and 2035 with an expected release date in December 2027; while Wood did not confirm his casting yet, actor Sir Ian McKellen previously indicated that both Gandalf's character would return.
Elijah Wood expressed excitement at the possibility of reprising his role as Frodo Baggins but stated that no other actor should be cast if it happens. He also confirmed a potential return for Ian McKellen, who will portray Gandalf again in *The Hunt for Gollum*.
Elijah Wood expressed strong enthusiasm for potentially returning as Frodo in Warner Bros.' upcoming prequel *The Hunt for Gollum*, though he has not officially confirmed his participation. He noted that actor Ian McKellen intends to reprise Gandalf and emphasized the importance of having original actors return, stating a personal commitment never letting anyone else play him or Wood while they are alive if able.