Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen is ‘Thrilled’ with Jamie Dornan’s Aragorn Recasting in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

Director Andy Serkis has addressed the recasting of Aragorn in the upcoming film "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum." He stated that Viggo Mortensen, who originally portrayed the character, is supportive of Jamie Dornan stepping into the role.

During an appearance on the "Happy, Sad, Confused" podcast, Serkis emphasized that Mortensen holds no hard feelings regarding the change. This statement aims to clarify any potential concerns about the transition and highlights a positive relationship between the actors involved in the project.