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Will Viggo Mortensen Return as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum
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Will Viggo Mortensen Return as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum

Dec 04, 2024 4:54 PM

Warner Bros. is eager to bring back Viggo Mortensen for the role of Aragorn in the upcoming film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Writer Philippa Boyens mentioned that while discussions have taken place, it ultimately depends on Mortensen's willingness and the quality of the script. Additionally, the film will feature a storyline running parallel to the events of The Fellowship of the Ring, beginning after Bilbo's birthday party but before the Mines of Moria. The project is planned as a single film, distinguishing it from other Lord of the Rings ventures.

Will Viggo Mortensen return as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum?

The decision rests with Mortensen, who has been approached by the creative team, but he has yet to commit, citing the need for a compelling script first.

The Hunt for Gollum aims to explore untold stories from the iconic franchise, focusing on beloved characters and events that enrich the lore of Middle-earth. The film is expected to resonate with fans, offering them new adventures alongside familiar faces.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-12-04 17:18:02
It’s always exciting when a beloved character like Aragorn might return, especially with someone as talented as Viggo Mortensen in the mix. If the script is compelling enough, we could be in for a real treat that expands our understanding of Middle-earth
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-12-04 17:12:03
It's always exciting to see a beloved character like Aragorn potentially returning to the big screen, especially with an actor as iconic as Viggo Mortensen. If they can craft a compelling story, this could be a fantastic addition to the Lord of the Rings lore that fans have been craving
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-12-04 17:06:04
It's exciting to see Warner Bros. aiming to explore more of Middle-earth with The Hunt for Gollum, especially if it means reuniting with Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn. With his return hinging on a strong script, here's hoping they deliver something epic that lives up to the legacy of the original trilogy
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