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  "textContent": "New casting details for  _The hunt for Gollum_ have set off debate online, with Jamie Dornan stepping into the role of Aragorn, one of the most iconic characters in the  _Lord of the Rings_ franchise.\n\nWarner Bros. confirmed the news at CinemaCon, revealing Dornan will portray Strider, Aragorn’s alias, marking a shift from Viggo Mortensen’s portrayal in the original trilogy.\n\nThe announcement has left many fans unconvinced, with some expressing disappointment at the recasting and others questioning whether any actor can step into the role without being compared to Mortensen.\n\n## Familiar faces return alongside new cast\n\nThe film, directed by Andy Serkis, will also see several original cast members return.\n\nSerkis reprises his role as Gollum, alongside Elijah Wood as Frodo and Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Lee Pace is also set to return as Thranduil, while reports indicate Kate Winslet will join the film in a new role.\n\n## Story revisits a key gap in Tolkien lore\n\n_The hunt for Gollum_ will follow Aragorn’s mission to track down Gollum before he can reveal the location of the One Ring to Sauron, placing the story between  _The Hobbit_ and  _The Fellowship of the Ring_.\n\nThe narrative draws on material from J R R Tolkien’s wider writings, expanding on events only briefly referenced in the original texts.\n\nThe project marks a major return to Middle-earth, with the  _Lord of the Rings_ and  _Hobbit_ films collectively earning nearly $6 billion worldwide. It will also be the first live-action theatrical instalment in over a decade.\n\n_The hunt for Gollum_ is set for release on December 17, 2027, with casting decisions already driving conversation around how the franchise will handle one of its most recognisable characters.\n\nThe post ‘The hunt for Gollum’: who is the new Aragorn and why fans aren’t convinced appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "‘The hunt for Gollum’: who is the new Aragorn and why fans aren’t convinced"
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