# Jamie Dornan on Aragorn role

> Jamie Dornan says he won't outdo Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings film.
- Title: Jamie Dornan on Aragorn role · NME | Shortify
- Summary: Jamie Dornan says he won't outdo Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings film. Jamie Dornan says he's not trying to outdo Viggo Mortensen in The Lord…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/film/new-aragorn-jamie-dornan-not-trying-to-outdo-viggo-mortensen-in-hunt-for-gollum-3974544
- Published: 2026-10-29T12:54:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jamie darnon, viggo mortensen, the lord of the rings, the hunt for gollum, december 2027, lord of the rings: the hunt for gollum, music, culture
## Jamie Dornan on Aragorn role
Jamie Dornan says he feels pressure to follow Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

> There’s pressure when you’re trying to follow in those footsteps. I’ve been asked to play a super-iconic role, and I’ll do my best
## Film release date
The Hunt for Gollum releases in December 2027, set before The Fellowship Of The Ring.
## Director on diversity
Andy Serkis says The Shire feels very white and they don’t want people coming in.

> Yes, there have been criticisms [about diversity]. This particular film is somewhat acknowledging that
## Key takeaway

Jamie Dornan says he's not trying to outdo Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.