Anya Taylor-Joy has been cast in a role in the new Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum, which she feels is a validating experience. The film's cast has been criticized for a lack of diversity, with Andy Serkis addressing the issue. Taylor-Joy has spoken about her personal connection to her role, joking that she has felt like an elf her whole life, although she has not yet read the Lord of the Rings books.