Viggo Mortensen in Talks to Reprise Aragorn Role for 'The Hunt for Gollum'

The upcoming Middle-earth film, directed by Andy Serkis, may feature Mortensen if the script meets his high standards.

Warner Bros. is developing 'The Hunt for Gollum,' a Middle-earth film set between 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' stories.
Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, and Fran Walsh are leading the project, with Andy Serkis directing and exploring Gollum's psychology.
The story will focus on Aragorn’s quest to find Gollum, a key event that bridges the timeline between Bilbo’s birthday party and Frodo’s departure from the Shire.
Viggo Mortensen is being approached to reprise his role as Aragorn, but he has yet to commit, citing the need for a strong script that respects Tolkien's storytelling.
If Mortensen declines, the team hopes to involve him in the production process to ensure a thoughtful handoff of the character.