Viggo Mortensen, the beloved actor who portrayed Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, has left the door open for a possible return to Middle-earth under one specific condition. In a recent interview, he reflected on the wealth of material available from J.R.R. Tolkien’s appendices and footnotes
, hinting at uncharted stories that could be explored in future projects.
Discussing his potential return, Mortensen mentioned, Would I return as Aragorn? I suppose it would depend on the circumstances of how it was written.
This statement undoubtedly excites fans, who are eager to see more tales from Middle-earth brought to life with such an iconic character.
The Hunt for Gollum Teases Familiar Faces
Meanwhile, another LORD OF THE RINGS alumnus, Andy Serkis—famed for his role as Gollum—recently revealed more details about a new live-action film under the working title The Hunt for Gollum. Sgt adeptly dodged providing concrete plot details at the ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024, but hinted that fans might see characters they recognize. His exact words were: I’m not going to say who.
Iian McKellen’s Potential Return
This has naturally sparked speculation among fans regarding the involvement of iconic characters such as Gandalf and Aragorn. Ian McKellen himself expressed mixed feelings but did not entirely dismiss the idea, stating that if Peter Jackson were to embark on more Middle Earth movies again—He would have to contact me first.
A Dream Come True for Serkis
Reflective on his latest endeavor, Serkis shared how thrilled he is about returning to the world of Tolkien, expressing that being approached to direct this project was a dream come true.
Although it remains to be seen if Serkis will reprise his role as Gollum or merely stick to directing, the anticipation is palpable.
The Serious Undertone Behind New Zealand Filming
McKellen also noted nostalgically how filming in New Zealand felt like stepping into Tolkien’s universe: That was the nearest thing to being in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth for real.
A 2026 Release on the Horizon?
The timeline for this ambitious project suggests a targeted release in 2026. However, given that writing has barely commenced, these plans might be subject to change. While fans eagerly await more news about The Hunt for Gollum, they can look forward to another Lord of the Rings movie hitting theaters sooner. Set for a December release, The War of the Rohirrim, an animated film featuring Brian Cox and Gaia Wise, promises yet another thrilling journey into Tolkien’s expansive world.
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