Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn to Be Recast in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’; Andy Serkis Says ‘We’re on the Way to Finding Someone’
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Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn to Be Recast in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’; Andy Serkis Says ‘We’re on the Way to Finding Someone’
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> Viggo Mortensen will not be reprising the role of Aragorn in Andy Serkis‘ “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis, who is directing the movie and returning in front of the camera as Gollum, confirmed in an interview with ScreenRant that Aragorn will be recast in the next Middle-earth film tentpole.
> “I don’t know what’s out there at the moment, but I know there’s a lot of speculation, but let’s just say we are recasting the role and we are on the way to finding someone,” Serkis revealed.
I’m at peace with this choice. Aragorn isn’t supposed to age normally and Viggo’s only human.
Also, Viggo’s an artist. He looks ahead, not backwards.
Wonder how Aaron Taylor-Johnson or Taylor Kitsch would do
I’ll be on the edge of my seat every time he’s in danger. “Don’t die Aragorn!”, I’ll scream
Wasn’t it lou Woodall ?
No one will top Viggo but I think Richard Madden would do a good job in the role.
Why are they making this movie?
I am frankly very happy about this–partially because he’s older and I hate de-aging generally. It also helps separate this from the original movies, so it cuts down on the “ruining my childhood” complaints people will inevitably have if/when this movie is a bit of a turd. Not that I want it to be! But it just seems like it could be.
What I don’t want is new-Aragorn surrounded by digitally de-aged Gandalf and others. I know Gandalf already looked old and, yes, Ian is in great shape for being as old as he is, but it’s still going to be noticeable–and I still don’t want to see classic Gandalf sitting next to new Aragorn. Recast everyone, de-age everyone, or just animate the whole thing–there are already so many reasons this movie could end up complete ass, a bunch of de-aged actors running around with a gorgeous young Aragorn does not need to be one of them.
Having said all that: Good luck to that one guy or whomever they cast as Aragorn. They nailed it with Viggo–as others have said, even when grimy, there’s something instantly trustworthy, honest, and regal about him. He’s not threatening to women, he’s inspiring to men, he’s just drop-dead gorgeous, and he just freaking looks like a long lost king I’d follow to the ends of the earth. Thank you for your service, Viggo!