Lord of the Rings new movie Aragorn star introduced as Viggo Mortensen recast | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Original Sméagol star Andy Serkis is properly underway intp pre-production on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

Set through the time soar at the start of the Fellowship of the Ring, the brand new movie, which he’s additionally directing, follows Aragorn’s seek for Sméagol the ring-bearer.

Alongside Serkis returning as Gollum are Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo.

However, Viggo Mortensen has aged out of the function of Aragorn and has been recast.

Originally rumoured to be his substitute was Leo Woodall, however it seems he’s enjoying one other half.

Announced by Warner Bros, who gave their presentation at CinemaCon Las Vegas right now, Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan might be enjoying Aragorn aka Strider within the upcoming Lord of the Rings sidequel. Also becoming a member of the forged is Kate Winslet as Marigol, who could also be Marigol Gamgee, Samwise’s sister, whereas Lee Pace reprises the Elven king Thranduil. As for Woodall, he’ll play Halvard, a Dúnedain Ranger who joins Aragon on his hunt for Gollum.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum hits cinemas on December 17, 2027.