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Dornan's Dream Role: Aragorn in New 'Gollum' Film
10 Nov
Summary
- The Hunt for Gollum film is set for a December 2027 release.
- Andy Serkis directs and stars as Gollum in the new film.
- Jamie Dornan stars as Aragorn, a role previously played by Viggo Mortensen.
Set to premiere on December 17, 2027, "The Hunt for Gollum" is a new film directed by Andy Serkis, who also stars as Gollum. The story takes place during "The Fellowship of the Ring," focusing on Aragorn's hunt for the creature.
Jamie Dornan will portray Aragorn, a significant change from Viggo Mortensen's original portrayal. Dornan shared on "Late Night" that Stephen Colbert is aware of his casting and has been kept informed throughout the production.
Dornan expressed that taking on the role of Aragorn was a "dream come true." The film's production recently concluded in New Zealand, where Dornan saw Colbert prior to finishing his scenes. Dornan expressed a wish for Colbert to have been present during the conversation.
