Overview
- On The Late Show, Wood said he has finally begun The Lord of the Rings after years of not finishing the books and called them incredible.
- Pressed about appearing in The Hunt for Gollum, he replied he had nothing to add or subtract, offering no confirmation of his involvement.
- Coverage continues to report Andy Serkis as director and star of the new film, with Sir Ian McKellen widely reported to return as Gandalf.
- Some outlets have linked Kate Winslet to a lead role and pointed to a potential 2027 release window, though these details remain unconfirmed.
- Wood said he and fellow trilogy cast members keep a daily group text called Shirefolk and trade New York Times mini crossword scores.