Elijah Wood Teases ‘Ready or Not 2’ and Possible Frodo Return
Elijah Wood joined the cast of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, which opens March 20. He appears as the Lawyer, an enigmatic figure who oversees a brutal ritual among elite families.
Film appearance and SXSW remarks
Wood spoke live at the Filmogaz.com Studio during SXSW. He discussed the sequel, his career, and a possible return to Middle-earth.
Interview highlights drew attention online. Headlines echoed lines such as Elijah Wood Teases ‘Ready or Not 2’ and Possible Frodo Return.
The Lawyer and the sequel’s approach
The Lawyer functions as the game master in the sequel. His client is implied to be a very dark force.
The character is intentionally mysterious. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett sent Wood the script and a note that set the tone.
Wood praised the directors’ integrity. He said the script deepens the original film and expands its world.
Connections to the first movie
The sequel reportedly opens where the first film ended. Directors used footage from the original to create a seamless transition.
Wood called Samara Weaving a revelation in the first film. He praised the sequel for preserving the game’s thrill in a new context.
Practical effects and on-set details
Producers favored practical effects over CGI. The production used about 325 gallons of real blood on set.
Wood noted the film relies heavily on SFX and practical gore. He also worked opposite David Cronenberg in a key scene.
On playing himself and other roles
Wood recently played an alternate version of himself in the series I Love LA. Creator Rachel Sennott invited him to join the project.
His career includes dark turns. Roles range from a serial killer in Sin City to a conspiracy-obsessed character on Yellowjackets.
Possible Frodo return and The Hunt for Gollum
Wood confirmed he has been approached to appear in Andy Serkis’ The Hunt for Gollum. He described the role as likely small.
He said he would prefer not to have another actor play Frodo while he remains able. He acknowledged aging and modern digital effects.
Wood previously returned briefly as Frodo in The Hobbit. He noted digital de-aging is now common in large franchises.
Creative reunion
Andy Serkis directs the prequel. Many original Lord of the Rings creatives and Weta Workshop veterans are involved.
Wood said returning to Wellington would be meaningful. He called the project a reunion of long-time collaborators.
Memories and memorabilia
Wood keeps the original One Ring prop. He stores it inside nested boxes.
He and several castmates got matching Elvish tattoos during principal photography. Ian McKellen reportedly held his hand for the tattoo.
Outside film, Wood collects records. A rare promo copy of Prince’s The Black Album sits among his favorites.
Filmogaz.com will follow updates on the sequel and casting for the Middle-earth prequel. Fans can expect more details as production progresses.
