TMDb/The Lord of the Rings: Th Movie Viggo Mortensen will NOT return as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum. Director confirms the new film charts a different course without the original trilogy cast. April 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - The director of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has officially confirmed that Viggo Mortensen will not be reprising his iconic role as Aragorn in the upcoming project. This announcement settles ongoing speculation among fans anticipating the possible return of the beloved character in this new installment.