Lord of the Rings: Gollum Has to Get Gandalf Just Right

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a great opportunity for its titular character. Gollum doesn't always get the spotlight, but in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, he'll finally be the defining influence on a story about Middle-earth. Famous places and events are bound to look different through Gollum's eyes, meaning Gollum will undoubtedly be a refreshing experience for LotR fans. Of course, the same goes for characters. Gollum is famously a hermit with limited connections to Middle-earth, but as he sets off on his own adventure, he'll have encounters with Daedalic Entertainment's takes on various famous Lord of the Rings characters, including Gandalf the Grey.

Gollum will undoubtedly have very different character concepts from other adaptations of Tolkien's works, including Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Gollum's Gandalf may therefore surprise fans in a variety of ways. However, while some innovation from Daedalic Entertainment would be valuable, there are also core tenets of Gandalf's character that need to be preserved. Above all, Gandalf is a source of wisdom and kindness, which are two traits that ought to shine in Gollum, even if his relationship with Gollum is complicated. What's more, the two characters' relationship should be defined by their mutual interest in the One Ring.

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In Lord of the Rings mythos, Gandalf and his fellow wizards were sent to Middle-earth to serve as guides to mortals. While they're not meant to take control of mortal civilizations, they can use their knowledge to lead the people of Middle-earth in certain directions. Their vast knowledge about Middle-earth's secrets and history makes them highly wise, valuable allies.