Jamie Dornan Cast as Aragorn in New Lord of the Rings Film
Warner Bros. has announced that Jamie Dornan will portray Aragorn in the upcoming film "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," scheduled for release on December 17, 2027. Directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises his role as Gollum, the movie serves as a prequel set between "The Hobbit" and "The Fellowship of the Ring." The announcement was made during Warner Bros.' presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Several original cast members are returning, including Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins and Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Lee Pace will also return as Thranduil. New additions to the cast include Kate Winslet as a hobbit named Marigol and Leo Woodall as Halvard, a Dúnedain ranger. Peter Jackson produces the film alongside Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. This project marks a significant continuation of the franchise, bringing together legacy actors with new talent under the direction of Serkis, who previously served as a second-unit director on "The Hobbit" trilogy and directed "Venom: Let There Be Carnage."
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Jamie Dornan Cast as Aragorn in New Lord of the Rings Film
Warner Bros. has announced that Jamie Dornan will portray Aragorn in the upcoming film "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," scheduled for release on December 17, 2027. Directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises his role as Gollum, the movie serves as a prequel set between "The Hobbit" and "The Fellowship of the Ring." The announcement was made during Warner Bros.' presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Several original cast members are returning, including Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins and Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Lee Pace will also return as Thranduil. New additions to the cast include Kate Winslet as a hobbit named Marigol and Leo Woodall as Halvard, a Dúnedain ranger. Peter Jackson produces the film alongside Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. This project marks a significant continuation of the franchise, bringing together legacy actors with new talent under the direction of Serkis, who previously served as a second-unit director on "The Hobbit" trilogy and directed "Venom: Let There Be Carnage."
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