Jamie Dornan says he’s under ‘pressure’ to follow Viggo Mortensen in Lord of the Rings role Dornan will play Aragorn in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ The Independent UK · 5h ago
Jamie Dornan admits ‘pressure’ over iconic Lord of the Rings role The Fifty Shades of Grey actor is preparing to play a younger Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, alongside returning cast members Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood, as the fantasy franchise expands with a new prequel. BANG Premier · 5h ago
Quote of the Day by Viggo Mortensen: 'We live as though there aren’t enough hours in the day...'- A thought-provoking life lesson on times, focus, slowing down and living with less stress by the actor famous for playing the heroic warrior Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings Quote of the Day by Viggo Mortensen: Viggo Mortensen advocates for a calm and focused approach to enhance productivity and alleviate stress. He emphasizes that rushing can lead to errors and anxiety, which ultimately consumes more time for corrections. By dedicatedly focusing on individual tasks, one can achieve superior results.… The Economic Times · Aug 11
The Rings of Power season 3 is bringing in Aragorn's ancestor and a hugely important Lord of the Rings character Elros will appear in The Rings of Power season 3 Total Film · Jul 30
First teaser for Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is hiding a 'precious' message, but you'll need to be a Tolkien expert to decipher it The Hunt for Gollum might have you hunting for a Middle-earth translator Total Film · Jul 15
'The Hunt for Gollum' Director Andy Serkis Teases Gandalf's Role in LOTR Prequel Andy Serkis discusses Gandalf's significant role in 'The Hunt for Gollum', a prequel exploring Middle-earth's untold stories, with Ian McKellen reprising his iconic role. International Business Times UK · Jul 14
Andy Serkis responds to Lord of the Rings diversity criticism ahead of new film: ‘We won’t do a politically correct version’ Confirmed ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ cast includes multiple franchise veterans along with Jamie Dornan, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Winslet, and Leo Woodall The Independent UK · Jul 14
House of the Dragon season 3, episode 3 is the best yet because it puts the focus on Rhaenyra ruling – and fits perfectly with George R.R. Martin's fantasy philosophy Opinion | The latest episode of House of the Dragon bucks expectation in a fascinating way Total Film · Jul 6
Anya Taylor-Joy will make a brilliant elf assassin in Hunt for Gollum. But it’s a movie we don’t need Andy Serkis has picked the perfect actor for the next iteration of the Lord of the Rings franchise. But if Tolkien didn’t linger over this subplot, should we? The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
Fans joke Hollywood casting ‘an actual elf’ after Anya Taylor-Joy joins Lord of the Rings Studio confirms ‘Furiosa’ star will play a Sindar elf who is ‘a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil’ The Independent UK · Jun 16
'The Lord Of The Rings' Prequel Just Cast The Perfect Elf Anya Taylor-Joy is joining 'The Hunt for Gollum' as Seren, an original character created specifically for the Lord of the Rings prequel. Inverse · Jun 15
How Silicon Valley misreads The Lord of the Rings On October 30 2025, the Department of Homeland Security in the United States posted a Tolkien meme. It pictured Merry Brandybuck – one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s four hobbit protagonists in The Lord of the Rings – speaking to another hobbit Pippin at the climax of The Two Towers, the second… The Conversation · Jun 10
The 10 Greatest Dad Movies of All Time It’s 8:30 pm. Do you know where your dad is? Probably asleep on the living room sofa while one of these films plays in the background. The ultimate list of fatherly comfort films, these dad-friendly titles are a staple of any Father’s Day gathering. Epic historical dramas, pun-filled comedies, thrillers… The Mary Sue · Jun 8
'The Hunt for Gollum': Why Andy Serkis Is Directing the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie, Not Peter Jackson Peter Jackson explains why he's not directing 'The Hunt for Gollum'. He highlights Serkis' unique understanding of Gollum's character. International Business Times UK · May 15
Total Film · May 13 Peter Jackson says he "didn't think much" of directing The Hunt for Gollum because Andy Serkis "knows the guy better than anyone" Peter Jackson has explained why he won't be directing The Hunt for Gollum
GamesRadar · May 13 Lego Minas Tirith may dethrone a fan favorite kit, and my number-one Lego set of all time Lego Rivendell has long been lord of the sets, but Lego Minas Tirth may be about to steal its crown
Total Film · May 12 Ian McKellen jokes about his Gandalf return in Andy Serkis's The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: "Who would have thought there was more?" Ian McKellen is soon returning to Middle-earth
Total Film · May 1 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
PC Gamer · Apr 25 I played the Lord of the Rings RPG where Frodo can straight-up die and the game just keeps on going Which would have made for a different book, I think.
GamesRadar · Apr 23 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 star fan-casts himself as Aragorn in rumored Lord of the Rings game, would "nudge it away" from being anything like RPG hero Henry He's open to portraying a variety of characters
International Business Times UK · Apr 16 Jamie Dorman Joins 'Lord of the Rings' Prequel as Aragorn—List of Returning Cast and Release Date Revealed Jamie Dornan is cast as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum as returning LOTR stars and 2027 release date are revealed, sparking mixed reactions
International Business Times UK · Apr 15 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.
Inverse · Apr 15 'Lord of the Rings' Prequel Casting May Confirm A Persistent Fan Theory Kate Winslet's mystery character in 'The Hunt for Gollum' could be the key to opening a new corner of Middle-earth.
The Independent UK · Apr 15 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