However, it undoubtedly proves a careless attitude towards the franchise's treatment. Serkis' mention of a return to the series is probably not to be taken too seriously, considering there are no set plans for future films yet. Which many labelled as 'rushed' and 'flawed' compared with Jackson's previous LotR movies. The LotR series has already suffered such letdowns itself, as the mostly underwhelming and far too long Hobbit trilogy proves.Īlthough it was undeniably a financial success, the trilogy received mixed reviews.

For instance, the mere mention of more Star Wars sequels still makes fans cringe.

Many fans in recent years, unfortunately, know the sting of revived franchises not meeting the expectations they once held. He goes on to say, 'I think that there are so many other potential Middle-Earth projects which could come about, and if they're doing them, I would, of course, jump at the chance to have that relationship rekindled'.Īlthough the idea of such fantastic producers as Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens, as well as a returning talent such as Andy Serkis, coming back to the franchise for future projects sounds like a good thing, the eagerness to blindly jump back into more films seems regrettably alarming.įans to George RR Martin: Stop the Cringe and Just Give Us the Books Already Justifying the chance to work with them once more as a good reason to return to his part as Gollum.

He responds with high praise for the film's original producers and writers, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens.

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