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Andy Serkis Says ‘Hunt for Gollum’ Will Recast Aragorn

The change points to a younger Strider to match the story’s place between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

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Overview

  • Serkis, in a ScreenRant interview published Friday, confirmed the filmmakers are recasting Aragorn and are now searching for the new lead.
  • Variety reports Viggo Mortensen will not return, with the role shifting to a younger actor because the story unfolds before The Fellowship of the Ring.
  • Elijah Wood described the movie as a canon side story that aims to add context to Gollum rather than carry the weight of the original trilogy.
  • Reports have linked English actor Leo Woodall to the role, though casting remains unannounced and unconfirmed by the studio.
  • The project reunites Peter Jackson’s core team and Weta FX, includes Kate Winslet in an undisclosed role, and is slated for a Dec. 17, 2027 theatrical release.