The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum continues to be within the works, however one of many franchise’s most iconic actors might not be returning. The Hunt for Gollum takes place throughout the identical time interval as The Fellowship of the Ring, and would start with Gandalf tasking Aragorn with discovering Gollum, to make sure that he doesn’t spill the beans concerning the One Ring to Sauron.
The producers have been eager for Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen to reprise their roles, however within the case of Mortensen, the function of Aragorn could also be recast with a youthful actor.
Aragorn Could possibly be Recast with a Youthful Actor
Take this with a grain of salt for now, however Knight Edge Media has reported that a number of unknown actors have already met with Serkis for the function of Aragorn after it was determined to not use digital de-aging know-how on Mortensen. It’s additionally attainable that Mortensen selected to not return, which has necessitated the recast. It’s additionally been over 25 years since The Fellowship of the Ring was filmed. Mortensen was just a little over 40 years outdated when manufacturing started, and now he’s just some years from 70. That mentioned, the person nonetheless seems to be good.
Look, Mortensen crushed it within the Lord of the Rings trilogy, however I actually assume recasting is the way in which to go. Digital de-aging is spectacular as of late, however it nonetheless pulls me out of the film. Even when it seems to be nice, I find yourself learning the impact as an alternative of watching the scene. Sometime it’ll be good, in all probability prior to we expect, however proper now it nonetheless feels extra like a high-tech magic trick than real film magic.
If the manufacturing does go the recasting route, ought to different returning characters, reminiscent of Gandalf, be recast as effectively?
The Hunt for Gollum Actually Wished Viggo Mortensen Again
Boyens defined late final yr that Mortensen had been approached a few potential return. “Actually, that’s fully going to be as much as Viggo, collaboratively and we’re at a really early stage,” she mentioned. “I’ve spoken to Viggo, Andy [Serkis] has spoken to him, Peter [Jackson] has spoken to him, we’ve all spoken to one another and actually, I can not think about anybody else enjoying Aragorn, however it will likely be fully and completely as much as Viggo.“
“I do know Andy needs to work with him, but additionally, we don’t see this as like, utilizing A.I. [technology], that is a few digital make-up, and whether or not Viggo does it or will fully relies on how good the script is,” Boyens continued. “And he doesn’t have a script but. So to be honest to Viggo, let’s see if we write a adequate function and that he can discover sufficient in it to see that it’s a efficiency he needs to tackle. After that, it’ll be between Viggo and Andy of how that’s achieved.” The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is at present slated for a December 17, 2027 launch.
Given the selection, ought to Aragorn be recast (any solutions?) or ought to they offer Viggo Mortensen the digital de-aging therapy?
