Lord of the Rings fans are divided over the Hunt for Gollum's casting choice While the hunt for Gollum is just beginning, the hunt for everyone’s favorite Dúnedain Ranger has finally come to a close, leaving fans of the Lord of the Rings screen franchise unsurprisingly divided. Warner Bros. officially announced at CinemaCon 2026 that Irish actor Jamie Dornan will play Aragorn in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Dornan is likely best known for his work as The Huntsman in Once Upon A Time and Christian Grey in 50 Shades of Grey, and for his impeccable comedic timing in Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Directed by none other than Gollum himself, Andy Serkis, the movie is set between Bilbo Baggins’ infamous birthday party and the formation of the Fellowship of the Ring. Desperate to get the One Ring back from Bilbo, Gollum leaves his cave in search of it, which consequently leads Gandalf the Grey — played once again by Sir Ian McKellen — to ask Aragorn (at this point in time still known as “Strider”) for aid. Since it was first revealed that Aragorn would feature prominently in The Hunt for Gollum, one question has been on everyone’s mind: Can anyone real
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Lord of the Rings fans are divided over the Hunt for Gollum's casting choice While the hunt for Gollum is just beginning, the hunt for everyone’s favorite Dúnedain Ranger has finally come to a close, leaving fans of the Lord of the Rings…
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Lord of the Rings fans are divided over the Hunt for Gollum's casting choice While the hunt for Gollum is just beginning, the hunt for everyone’s favorite Dúnedain Ranger has finally come to a close, leaving fans of the Lord of the Rings…
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