Actor Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new Lord of the Rings film
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The gist
Actor Jamie Dornan is set to play Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
He says he feels pressure taking over one of cinema's most iconic fantasy roles.
Background
Jamie Dornan is an actor known for Fifty Shades of Grey and The Fall, and he also stars in Apple TV+'s 12 12 12. He is taking on the role of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, a part previously played by Viggo Mortensen, in a film directed by Andy Serkis. The casting has drawn attention in the run-up to the film, with Dornan doing press for it alongside his other projects.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026It is reported that Dornan and Dakota Johnson are seeking significant pay raises for the two Fifty Shades sequels.
- Nov 7, 2026Dornan, described as the Fifty Shades of Grey and The Fall actor, 44, admits he feels the pressure of taking over one of cinema's most iconic fantasy roles.
- Nov 9, 2026Dornan appears as an interview guest on NBC's Late Night With Seth Meyers to promote Apple TV+'s 12 12 12, and shares a tribute to his wife, Amelia Warner.
- Nov 9, 2026In an exclusive interview, Dornan explains why his Aragorn will be different from Viggo Mortensen's.
- Nov 10, 2026A news clip reports Dornan is set to play Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis; first-look photos of him and Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Seth Meyers are published.
Key terms
- Aragorn
- A fictional protagonist in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, a Ranger of the North and heir to the throne of Gondor.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
- An upcoming fantasy film directed by Andy Serkis, set between the events of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Dornan
- Dornan admitted he feels the pressure of taking over one of cinema's most iconic fantasy roles, and said his Aragorn will be different from Viggo Mortensen's.
- Personal
- Dornan shared a tribute to his wife, Amelia Warner, saying she spoils the family with love.
Still unverified
It has been reported that Dornan and Dakota Johnson are looking for significant pay raises for the two Fifty Shades sequels.