In a recent interview with GamesRadar+ about his current project Slow Horses, Hugo Weaving, who portrayed Elrond in Lord of the Ring s, confirmed he will not be returning to the role. Despite being a fan-favorite character, Weaving shared that while he enjoyed his time in the franchise, he is ready to leave Middle-earth behind.

Hugo Weaving has weighed in on whether or not he would consider coming back for the next set of Lord of the Rings films.

A Lord of the Rings star has “no plans or desires” to return to Middle-earth for a new franchise. While Sir Ian McKellen has revealed the condition under which he’ll return as Gandalf, one of his co-stars – Hugo Weaving – does not share his enthusiasm for The Hunt for Gollum, which will star and be directed by Andy Serkis.

Watching the Lord of the Rings movies, specifically Fellowship of the Ring, Galadriel – who is played by the ethereal Cate Blanchett – is a powerful and graceful elf who occasionally assists Frodo and co, especially in the wisdom department. However, in Rings of Power, we get to see a totally different side of her.

One of Lord of the Rings ’ biggest stars has shut down a comeback for the franchise’s new film to be released in 2026. Twenty years after the acclaimed movies ended, Peter Jackson is returning as a producer with a prequel focussed on Andy Serkis’ character Gollum.

The battles shown in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy were not the only clashes that arose from Sauron's reign of terror.