Lawrence Makoare says he is filming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
The actor, who played Lurtz and the Witch-King in Peter Jackson's trilogy, said on Instagram he would be in Wellington that weekend finishing his work.
Lawrence Makoare said on Instagram that he is returning for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and is finishing his work on the film, according to comingsoon.net. The actor wrote that he would be in Wellington that weekend to complete his part.
Warner Bros. has not publicly announced which character Makoare plays in the new film. The studio has scheduled The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum for release on December 17, 2027.
Return to Middle-earth
Makoare appeared in Peter Jackson's original trilogy as Lurtz in The Fellowship of the Ring and as the Witch-King of Angmar in The Return of the King. He also portrayed Gothmog, the Orc commander, in the same battle in The Return of the King.
The Hunt for Gollum is set before The Fellowship of the Ring and follows the search for Gollum. Andy Serkis directs and reprises his role as Gollum, with Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood also returning.
Sala Baker, who played Sauron in the trilogy and worked as a stunt performer, is also among the names from the original films. Makoare's post referred to Wellington by its film-industry nickname, Wellywood.
Quick answers
When is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum released?
Warner Bros. has scheduled the film for release on December 17, 2027.
Which character does Lawrence Makoare play in The Hunt for Gollum?
Warner Bros. has not publicly announced his character.
Who directs The Hunt for Gollum?
Andy Serkis directs and reprises his role as Gollum.