Anya Taylor-Joy to Read Lord of the Rings Books for 'The Hunt for Gollum' Role

Anya Taylor-Joy, star of 'The Hunt for Gollum,' revealed she has not yet read J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' books but plans to do so soon, noting her character as a 'lethal elf' is not directly from the original texts.

14 Jul, 04:51 — 14 Jul, 09:35

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Anya Taylor-Joy's casting in 'The Hunt for Gollum' is notable as it expands the 'Lord of the Rings' cinematic universe. Her admission of not having read the books yet, but intending to, highlights the preparation process for actors taking on iconic roles within established literary worlds.

Key entitiesAnya Taylor-Joy The Hunt for Gollum J. R. R. Tolkien Lord of the Rings

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varietyMostly Factual49d ago

‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Has Not Read the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Books Yet, but Is ‘About to’ Soon

Anya Taylor-Joy was a strict “Harry Potter” fan as a child, but now, having been cast in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” she’s ready to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. “I’m about to read the books now, actually,” Taylor-Joy told Variety at the Monday night premiere of Apple TV’s […]

By Jack Dunn

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ignMostly Factual48d ago

The Hunt for Gollum Star Anya Taylor-Joy Says She's About to Read the Lord of the Rings Books, but She Won't Find Her 'Lethal Elf' Character in Any of J. R. R. Tolkien's Text

Anya Taylor-Joy says she’s about to read the Lord of the Rings books as she embarks upon her own journey through Middle-earth, having been cast in The Hunt for Gollum.

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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The Hunt for Gollum Star Anya Taylor-Joy Says She's About to Read the Lord of the Rings Books, but She Won't Find Her 'Lethal Elf' Character in Any of J. R. R. Tolkien's Text

Anya Taylor-Joy to Read Lord of the Rings Books for 'The Hunt for Gollum' Role

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‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Has Not Read the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Books Yet, but Is ‘About to’ Soon

The Hunt for Gollum Star Anya Taylor-Joy Says She's About to Read the Lord of the Rings Books, but She Won't Find Her 'Lethal Elf' Character in Any of J. R. R. Tolkien's Text

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‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Has Not Read the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Books Yet, but Is ‘About to’ Soon

The Hunt for Gollum Star Anya Taylor-Joy Says She's About to Read the Lord of the Rings Books, but She Won't Find Her 'Lethal Elf' Character in Any of J. R. R. Tolkien's Text

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