Speculation swirls about who might take over Viggo Mortensen’s role as Aragorn in the upcoming installment of the ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’. Rumors suggest that British actor and ‘Vladimir’ star Leo Woodall could step into the role of Aragon, one of the franchise’s most iconic roles, in the upcoming film. After it was revealed that Mortensen would not return for Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, fans of the iconic series have wondered who director Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in the original trilogy, will recast for one of the leading roles.
When and where did the rumors begin?
Now, an unconfirmed rumor first published Saturday by Knight Edge Media claims that White Lotus actor Leo Woodall has taken on the role made famous by Mortensen. The studio did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment on the rumor. The reports have not been verified. Woodall is an English actor who gained recognition for his role in the second season of ‘The White Lotus’ and can currently be seen as the title character in Netflix’s ‘Vladimir.‘
More about ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’
The story of ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ is set during the events of The Fellowship of the Ring, diving into a crucial chapter that was only briefly referenced in the original trilogy. Production is expected to begin in May this year, which means we’re likely to hear more casting announcements soon. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 17, 2027.
More about Leo Woodall
Leo Woodall rose to fame after playing Jack in the second season of the HBO series ‘The White Lotus.’ He later gained further recognition for his leading role as Dexter Mayhew in Netflix’s ‘One Day.’ Woodall has also appeared in projects like ‘Cherry’ and the Amazon Prime Video series ‘Citadel,’ and currently stars in the Netflix series Vladimir.
