Jamie Dornan shared how he reacted to being offered the role of Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum”. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor explained why it means so much to him to portray on screen the character played by Viggo Mortensen in Peter Jackson’s trilogy:
“I cried. I really did. It was just a dream come true. Getting into this world is a huge honor in itself, let alone having the chance to play a character so many people love and admire. We all love Aragorn and the way Viggo played him in those three movies.”
Dornan also revealed that he finished filming his scenes about three weeks before the interview. The actor called the experience incredible and admitted that he now hopes for a warm reception from fans:
“I understand how much this world means to people, and I hope they embrace our story. I hope we did a good job.”
The film was directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprised his role as Gollum. Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Lee Pace returned to their roles, while Kate Winslet, Leo Woodall, and Anya Taylor-Joy joined the cast.
The premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” is scheduled for December 17, 2027.