Lord of the Rings: Aragorn Replacement Jamie Dornan Officially Confirms Major Production Milestone
Dornan takes on Aragorn
Jamie Dornan has been cast as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum, taking over a role made famous by Viggo Mortensen. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Dornan said the casting moved him to tears.
Dornan described joining the franchise as a dream and an honor. He also praised Mortensen’s work as the character in the three films.
Filming reaches a milestone
Dornan said he finished filming about three weeks before his interview. He described his time on set as incredible and said he felt honored to be part of the production.
He hopes audiences will welcome the new story into Middle-earth, noting that many people care about the franchise. Dornan said he hopes the filmmakers have done a good job.
Familiar faces return
Andy Serkis will direct the film and reprise his role as Gollum. Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are also returning as Gandalf and Frodo, while Lee Pace will again play Thranduil.
Kate Winslet has been cast as Marigol, Leo Woodall as Dúnedain ranger Halvard, and Anya Taylor-Joy as the elf Seren. Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou developed the screenplay.
Key points
- Jamie Dornan says he completed filming about three weeks before his interview.
- Dornan is taking over Aragorn from Viggo Mortensen.
- Andy Serkis will direct and return as Gollum.
- The film brings back several original franchise actors and introduces new characters.