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Andy Serkis Confirms Viggo Mortensen Supports Jamie Dornan's Aragorn Recasting

May 1, 2026
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Andy Serkis Confirms Viggo Mortensen Supports Jamie Dornan's Aragorn Recasting

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Director Andy Serkis revealed that original Aragorn actor Viggo Mortensen supports casting Jamie Dornan in the role for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Despite initial fan hopes for Mortensen's return, the production decided to recast the character while bringing back other original cast members like Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen. The film is scheduled for a December 17, 2027, theatrical release.

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