"Viggo will always be Aragorn": "Fifty Shades of Grey" Star Speaks Out About His Role in "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum"
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Jamie Dornan understands that comparisons to the original Aragorn actor are inevitable.
In an interview with L’Officiel, Jamie Dornan spoke about working on the film “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” in which he will play Aragorn. The star of “Fifty Shades of Grey” understands that comparisons to Viggo Mortensen are inevitable, but he is not going to compete with his predecessor:
“When you follow in such footsteps, you feel the pressure. I was offered a truly iconic role, and I will do everything I can. But for me, Viggo will always be Aragorn. His work is one of my all-time favorites, and it’s an honor for me to try to convey at least some of the energy he originally brought to the character. I have absolutely no desire to surpass him.”
The events of “The Hunt for Gollum” will unfold between Bilbo’s birthday celebration and Frodo’s departure from the Shire. According to the plot, Gandalf will instruct Aragorn to find Gollum so that information about the Ring and its owner does not fall into Sauron’s hands.
The film is directed by Andy Serkis, who will once again play Gollum, and produced by Peter Jackson. The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who worked on the original trilogy. Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will also return to their roles, once again playing Gandalf and Frodo. In addition, the cast includes Kate Winslet, Lee Pace, and Anya Taylor-Joy.
The premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” is scheduled for December 17, 2027.
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