Jamie Dornan feels pressure for LOTR role: 'Viggo Mortensen is Aragorn to me'
Jamie Dornan has shared that he feels pressure taking on a role in the upcoming Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum, due to his immense respect for Viggo Mortensen's original portrayal of Aragorn. The movie, directed by Andy Serkis and featuring both returning cast members and new talent, is expected to be released in 2027.
Actor Jamie Dornan has expressed feeling significant pressure regarding his upcoming role in the new film The Hunt for Gollum. Dornan noted in an interview with L'Officiel that he feels honored to step into the world of The Lord of the Rings, though he admits he finds it intimidating to follow in the footsteps of Viggo Mortensen. He emphasized that Mortensen will always remain his definitive version of Aragorn and stated his intention is not to surpass the original performance, but to capture some of the same energy that made the character iconic.
The production, directed by Andy Serkis, features several returning cast members including Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood, alongside new additions like Kate Winslet and Anya Taylor-Joy. Set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the story follows Aragorn and Gandalf as they hunt for Gollum to uncover the secrets of Bilbo's ring. The film is currently slated for a 2027 release.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
