A saga cannot be understood without him, but everything indicates that he will not wear the chainmail and wield the sword again. Years after the original trilogy of The Lord of the Rings Tolkien’s cinematic universe turned epic fantasy into a global phenomenon and once again shattered expectations: According to Knight Edge Media, the next film, The Hunt for Gollumwhose premiere is scheduled for December 17, 2027, will introduce a new face for Aragornleaving behind the emblematic interpretation of Viggo Mortensen.
The news came after leaks about the development of The Hunt for GollumFilm directed by Andy Serkis and lies between the ends of the films The Hobbit and the beginning of the original trilogy. The plot follows Gollum’s search and surveillance to prevent the One Ring from returning to Gollum’s hands Sauronwith Aragorn as a central figure in the plot, according to Knight Edge Media.
Despite the studio’s original desire to bring Mortensen back, that possibility was ruled out after evaluating the use of digital rejuvenation technology on the 1958-born actor. The report states that several interpreters held meetings with Serkis during the pre-production phase, although Warner Bros. has not yet officially confirmed who the new Aragorn will be. Due to the secrecy of the project, neither the names of the candidates nor the reasons for the decision have been announced for the time being.
The film will show the return of Andy Serkiswho takes on his role again Gollumand with the as yet unconfirmed possibility that Sir Ian McKellen play again Gandalf. Given the importance of the original cast and their influence on the collective imagination, expectations are rising among fans and the trade press. According to NME, Warner Bros. is remaining secret about the final cast composition.
What the saga, the trilogy of The Lord of the RingsThe film, released between 2001 and 2003 and directed by Peter Jackson, grossed more than $2.9 billion and won 17 Oscars, including the 11 it won. The Return of the King and that marked a record in the history of the awards. The three parts of The Hobbitwhich was released between 2012 and 2014, achieved similar financial results, although the response from critics and fans did not reach the rave numbers of its predecessor, as NME recalls.
The debate about replacements within the original cast has also gained momentum. Orlando Bloom, who gave life Legolasstated that he “would hate” to see another actor in his role and, at public events with Liv Tyler, John Rhys-Davies and Sean Astin, reiterated his willingness to return if called upon for new episodes. For now, the focus is on Aragorn’s new face and his development The Hunt for Gollumas producers chart the course of a franchise whose cultural footprint continues to grow more than two decades after its appearance on the big screen.
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