Orlando Bloom expressed his willingness to reprise his role as Legolas in the upcoming film "The Hunt for Gollum" but noted the challenges posed by aging. He humorously suggested that AI might be used to address this issue. Bloom credited director Peter Jackson for jumpstarting his career and mentioned that he would eagerly follow Jackson's lead. Notably, other actors from the franchise, like Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen, are also open to returning to their iconic roles in the new film series, which will be set between "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." While not much is revealed about the film's plot, the project continues to generate excitement among fans.

Will Orlando Bloom return as Legolas in the new Lord of the Rings film?

Yes, Orlando Bloom is open to returning as Legolas in "The Hunt for Gollum," but he humorously mentioned that he might need some assistance from AI to mitigate the effects of aging.

"The Hunt for Gollum" is one of two new films set in the beloved "Lord of the Rings" universe, directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Peter Jackson's team. The project aims to deepen the rich lore of Middle-earth and provide fans with more storytelling between J.R.R. Tolkien's classic tales. With returning talents and new narratives, anticipation continues to grow for these film adaptations.