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Aragorn Recast for New Lord of the Rings Film
3 Apr
Summary
- Viggo Mortensen will not return as Aragorn in 'The Hunt for Gollum.'
- Andy Serkis is directing and reprising his role as Gollum.
- The film is set between 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.'
Viggo Mortensen will not be returning as Aragorn in the forthcoming "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum." Director Andy Serkis confirmed in a recent interview that the role of Aragorn is being recast for the new Middle-earth film. Serkis himself is set to direct the movie and will reprise his role as Gollum.
The film's narrative is set in the time between "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." Serkis described the story as both a physical and psychological hunt for Gollum. Warner Bros. is also developing another "Lord of the Rings" movie, co-written by Stephen Colbert and his son. "The Hunt for Gollum" is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 17, 2027.
Other cast announcements include Kate Winslet, though her role remains undisclosed. There are rumors of franchise veterans Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen potentially returning as Frodo Baggins and Gandalf, respectively. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens are producing "The Hunt for Gollum."
