The Lord of the Rings gets a Christmas twist in a new music video, which features Gollum attempting to secure his Precious during the holiday season. Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson first brought the world of Middle-earth to life in 2001, with his trilogy ultimately concluding in 2003. Gollum plays a large role in the second and third films, leading Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) through Mordor to Mount Doom, though he eventually gives in to his desire for the One Ring.
Brendan Dalton now puts Gollum front and center in a new Lord of the Rings music video called “Gollum’s Christmas.” The video, which is presented in claymation, features Gollum enjoying a very Merry Christmas with the One Ring, often appearing alongside Frodo and Sam in a version of Middle-earth that’s been decked out for the holidays. Just because it’s Christmas, though, doesn’t mean Gollum is being any less mischievous. Check out the music video below:
What Gollum’s Christmas Means For Lord Of The Rings
Gollum Will Continue To Play An Important Role In The Franchise Moving Forward
Gollum remains one of the most memorable and important Lord of the Rings characters, but, despite the impressiveness of the above music video, he probably won’t be getting a Christmas Middle-earth adventure anytime soon. Gollum is, however, set to play an important role in the franchise moving forward. The character, played by Andy Serkis, is set to feature prominently in the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum movie.
In addition to reprising his role as Gollum, Serkis will also direct The Hunt for Gollum, which features Lord of the Rings franchise shepherds Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens on board as producers. The story features Gollum back during the events of The Fellowship of the Ring, chronicling Aragorn and Gandalf’s attempts to catch the creature before he can bring word of Frodo and the Ring to Sauron.
The Hunt for Gollum is tentatively scheduled to release in 2026, with the project now seemingly in the script stage.
Our Take On Gollum’s Christmas
Now Is The Perfect Time To Revisit Lord Of The Rings
Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy remains the gold standard for fantasy adaptations, and all three films were critically acclaimed in addition to being box office successes. Though the more divisive The Hobbit trilogy may not have reached these same heights, Jackson’s original take on Middle-earth has come to define the franchise. More than 20 years since The Fellowship of the Ring was released, the franchise certainly has a level of comfort and familiarity to it, making it a great choice to revisit over the holidays.
An official Gollum Christmas movie is unlikely to ever happen – Christmas doesn’t exist in Middle-earth anyway – but the music video above does make a compelling argument for rewatching Jackson’s iconic trilogy. If Gollum were to star in his own Lord of the Rings holiday movie with musical numbers, he would most certainly sing about wanting the One Ring for Christmas.
