Andy Serkis will both direct, and reprise his role as Gollum.
Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens will write the screenplay. Along with Peter Jackson, they were co-writers of the original early 2000's Lord Of The Rings trilogy, and the three Hobbit films. Jackson will be a producer.
There is a 2009 fan-made film titled "The Hunt for Gollum" on YouTube, spanning 39 minutes. Following the announcement of this movie, the film was taken offline, a decision to which LORT fans reacted negatively. On May 10, 2024, the film was restored to YouTube.