Anya Taylor-Joy Has Not Read Lord of the Rings Books

Anya Taylor-Joy, who has been cast in the upcoming film “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” stated that she has not yet read J.R.R. Tolkien’s original “Lord of the Rings” books. Taylor-Joy shared this information with Variety at the premiere of an Apple TV+ project on Monday evening. She indicated her intention to begin reading the books imminently, saying, “I’m about to read the books now, actually.”

Taylor-Joy described herself as a dedicated fan of the “Harry Potter” series during her childhood. Her current focus is on immersing herself in the literary world created by Tolkien in preparation for her role in the new “Lord of the Rings” installment. The film, “The Hunt for Gollum,” is being produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and is expected to be directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises his role as Gollum.

Details regarding Taylor-Joy’s specific character in “The Hunt for Gollum” have not yet been publicly disclosed. The project marks a significant expansion of the “Lord of the Rings” cinematic universe, following the success of Peter Jackson’s original trilogy and Amazon’s “The Rings of Power” television series. The announcement of her casting has generated considerable interest among fans of Tolkien’s work and the film adaptations.