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Why Aragorn has been renamed in new Lord of the Rings film

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The Independent UK

Andy Serkis explains Aragorn’s name change in Lord of the Rings prequel after Viggo Mortensen recast

Jamie Dornan will be playing Aragorn, who has mysteriously been credited as ‘Strider’, in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

The Independent UK

Original Aragorn actor Viggo Mortensen approves of his Lord of the Rings recast in Hunt for Gollum

Jamie Dornan is taking over as Aragorn, but Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen approves

Total Film

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Jamie Dornan Goes From Christian Grey to Aragorn — the Internet Has Questions and the Stakes Could Not Be Higher

Jamie Dornan's rumored shift from Christian Grey to Aragorn has ignited strong reactions online, with fans questioning whether he's the right fit for the iconic Lord of the Rings role.

International Business Times UK

The new Lord of the Rings has no Viggo Mortensen. But the problem’s bigger than that

COMMENT: With the news that Jamie Dornan will be replacing Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in the new spinoff ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, Louis Chilton asks if the original magic can ever truly be recaptured

The Independent UK

New Lord of the Rings movie confirms Aragorn recasting, but it's another returning character that's the biggest surprise

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has its cast

Total Film

New Lord of the Rings film officially reveals its Aragorn

The Hunt for Gollum is slated for release in December 2027

The Independent UK

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Middle Earth Must Find Its New Aragorn

Get ready, Middle Earth fans, because Andy Serkis has officially confirmed that the iconic role of Aragorn will be recast for the upcoming movie The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. This means we’re going to see a new actor step into Strider’s boots, a significant change from…

The Mary Sue

Andy Serkis confirms Aragorn will be recast in the upcoming Middle-earth film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

Ruling out a return for Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis has confirmed Aragorn will be recast in the upcoming Middle-earth film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

BANG Premier

Andy Serkis confirms Viggo Mortensen won't return as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: "We are recasting the role"

I repeat... Leo Woodall, anyone?

Total Film

Elijah Wood appears to confirm Aragorn recasting rumors in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: "Those are tough boots [to fill]"

Leo Woodall, anyone?

Total Film

Elijah Wood drops Lord of the Rings book bombshell: ‘I’m so embarrassed’

Audience gasped as Frodo Baggins actor made unexpected confession

The Independent UK

Royal Mail unveils new stamps celebrating Lord of the Rings anniversary

Gandalf, Legolas and Frodo all feature in the stamp collection commemorating the anniversary of the beloved film trilogy

The Independent UK

LOTR fans share verdict on rumored successor to Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum

Leo Woodall is rumored to take on Mortensen’s iconic role

The Independent UK

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Cinemablend

I Love The Lord Of The Rings Scene That Viggo Mortensen Says Is His Favorite Of The Entire Trilogy

It's a solid pick.

Cinemablend

The Story Behind How Viggo Mortensen Taking A Surfboard To The Face Impacted Lord Of The Rings

Peter Jackson had to adjust production because of this.

Total Film

Viggo Mortensen has a surprise pick for his favorite Lord of the Rings moment: "It's such a beautiful scene"

One does not simply pick their favorite scene

Inverse

20 Years Later, David Cronenberg’s Action Thriller Masterpiece Just Got A Huge Upgrade

In 'A History of Violence,' now on 4K UHD from the Criterion Collection, David Cronenberg delivered one of his most riveting meditations on the animal impulses that make us who we are.

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TechRadar

This disturbing David Cronenberg sci-fi horror movie is leaving Hulu soon – don’t miss your chance to stream it

A chilling David Cronenberg horror movie is leaving Hulu soon – find out why it was called ‘one of the most upsetting films of the year’ before it’s too late.

BANG Premier

Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood breaks his silence on The Hunt for Gollum

Elijah Wood knows "a great deal" about The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and thinks the upcoming spin-off is "really good".

BANG Premier

Sean Bean reveals different Lord of the Rings character he nearly played

Sean Bean could have portrayed Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings before Viggo Mortensen was cast in the role.

Tom’s Guide

This intense survival thriller movie just resurfaced in Prime Video's top 10 — and it's based on an incredible true story

Ron Howard's "Thirteen Lives" is back in Prime Video's top 10 movies list, and it's based on the incredible true story of the Thai cave rescue mission.

TechRadar

5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and more this week (September 8)

From dark fairy tales to cult horror classics, these free streaming picks will help you swap summer sunsets for early, spooky season movie nights.

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Lord of the Rings’ Peter Jackson addresses his directing future after 11-year hiatus

Having not been behind the camera on a major Hollywood feature for 11 years, Sir Peter Jackson has insisted he is "certainly not retired" from making movies.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon and Irvine Welsh feature in Edinburgh book festival line-up

Maggie O’Farrell, Alexander McCall Smith, Julian Clary, Viggo Mortensen, Sam Heughan and Dame Vanessa Redgrave are also included.

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