US EditionAndy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen Is 'Thrilled' Jamie Dornan Got Picked to Play Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Serkis said Mortensen had no hard feelings after Jamie Dornan took over Aragorn, as the prequel adds returning stars and new cast members.
- Director Andy Serkis confirmed on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast Thursday that Viggo Mortensen has no hard feelings about Jamie Dornan taking over the role of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
- Fans learned earlier this month that Dornan would replace Mortensen as Aragorn in the prequel, though Mortensen, who famously portrayed the character in Peter Jackson's original trilogy, has not publicly commented on his decision not to return.
- Returning cast members Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Lee Pace join Serkis, who is directing and reprising his role as Gollum, alongside newcomers Kate Winslet as Marigol and Leo Woodall as Halvard.
- Serkis told host Josh Horowitz that "we're just about to start shooting," though he refused to share plot details, noting he intends to "save all discussion about casting" for later.
- The film is set to be released in theaters on December 17, 2027, as Serkis seeks to provide "real relevance" through an intimate psychological investigation into Gollum, set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen Is 'Thrilled' Jamie Dornan Got Picked to Play Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Andy Serkis has said that original Aragorn actor Viggo Mortensen has given his blessing for Jamie Dornan to take over the role in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.Serkis, who famously played Gollum in the original Lord of the Rings trilogy and is tapped as director on the new prequel film, spoke about the decision to recast an iconic character during a recent conversation on Happy, Sad, Confused with Josh Horowitz. When asked how Dorna…
Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen is ‘Thrilled’ with Jamie Dornan’s Aragorn Recasting in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
Director Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen has no hard feelings towards Jamie Dornan after Dornan took over the role of Aragorn for the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.”Serkis appeared on the “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast in an episode released on Thursday and told host Josh Horowitz that there was no animosity from Mortensen’s side regarding the “Lord of the Rings” prequel.“I really, really don’t want to go into it right now be…
Andy Serkis Reveals Viggo Mortensen's Response to Jamie Dornan's Aragorn Recasting in 'The Hunt for Gollum'
Andy Serkis revealed what Viggo Mortensen thought about being recast as Aragorn for the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” While appearing on the “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast Thursday, Serkis explained to host Josh Horowitz that there were no hard feelings from Mortensen when it was announced Jamie Dornan had been cast as Aragorn in the “Lord of the Rings” prequel. Serkis assured that Mortensen was “thrilled” about the casting.…
Jamie Dornan's Aragorn Gets "Seal of Approval" from Viggo Mortensen for 'LOTR: The Hunt for Gollum'
‘The Lord of the Rings‘ fans have been worried about who would play Aragorn next. However, Andy Serkis has now shared some news that puts those worries to rest. The actor and director confirmed that Viggo Mortensen, the original Aragorn, not only approves of Jamie Dornan taking over the role but is “absolutely thrilled” about […] The post Jamie Dornan’s Aragorn Gets “Seal of Approval” from Viggo Mortensen for ‘LOTR: The Hunt for Gollum’ appeared…
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