Luke Evans rules himself out of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
The actor, who played Bard in The Hobbit trilogy, says his character's son Bain could appear instead, and that he would like to return to Wellington.
Luke Evans has said he is not appearing in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The actor, who played Bard in The Hobbit trilogy, made the remarks in an interview with Variety.
Evans said his character probably would not be alive in the timeframe of the new film. He suggested instead that Bard's son, Bain, could appear.
Andy Serkis is directing The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Evans also said he would like to return to Wellington, the city where the Middle-earth films were shot. The actor played Bard in The Hobbit trilogy, which was filmed in the New Zealand capital.
Quick answers
Is Luke Evans in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum?
No. Evans said he is not appearing in the film.
Who is directing The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum?
Andy Serkis is directing the film.