‘Aragorn Will Always Be Viggo,’ Says Jamie Dornan Ahead of His Turn as the Iconic Character in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Jamie Dornan has been cast to play a younger version of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The actor acknowledged the significant challenge of portraying an iconic character previously made legendary by Viggo Mortensen in Peter Jackson’s trilogy. Dornan expressed deep respect for Mortensen’s performance, calling it “one of my all-time favorites,” and emphasized that he does not view his casting as a replacement or competition. Rather than attempting to reinvent or surpass Mortensen’s interpretation, Dornan stated his goal is to honor the character’s legacy by recapturing some of the energy Mortensen brought to the role. He acknowledged the pressure of following such celebrated footsteps while expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the franchise.