"Jamie Dornan"
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www.newsnow.co.ukJamie Dornan is reportedly cast as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with the film due in December 2027. The casting announcement came during CinemaCon, and Dornan will be credited as Strider in the early stages of Aragorn’s story.
Key points:
- The project is a prequel set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring.
- Viggo Mortensen would not be returning as Aragorn; Dornan steps into the iconic role.
- Reactions among fans have been mixed, ranging from curiosity about a new interpretation to resistance to recasting a beloved character.
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