Whispers are rife in the entertainment industry about a possible successor to Viggo Mortensen’s legendary incarnation of Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Quest for Gollum.” Rumor has it that British actor Leo Woodall, famous for his role in The White Lotus, is the front-runner to take on the mantle of the famous ranger.
Speculation is swirling around who might take over Viggo Mortensen’s role as Aragorn in the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum movie. Rumors suggest that British actor and “Vladimir” star Leo Woodall could play Aragon, one of the most iconic roles in the series, in the upcoming film.
After it was revealed that Mortensen would not be returning for Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, fans of the popular series wondered which director Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in the original trilogy, would recast one of the key roles.
When and where did the rumors start?
Now, an unconfirmed rumor first reported by Knight Edge Media on Saturday claims that White Lotus actor Leo Woodall has taken over the role made famous by Mortensen. The studio did not immediately respond to The Independent’s request for comment on the rumours.
The reports have not been verified. Woodall is an English actor who gained recognition for his role in the second season of the series “The White Lotus” and can currently be considered the main character in the series “Vladimir” on Netflix.
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More about “The Lord of the Rings: The Quest for Gollum”
“The Hunt for Gollum” takes place during the events of The Fellowship of the Ring, delving into an important chapter that was only briefly referenced in the original trilogy. Production is expected to begin in May of this year, which means we’ll likely 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 the role of Jack in the second season of the HBO series “The White Lotus.” He later gained more recognition for his leading role as Dexter Mayhew in the Netflix film One Day. Woodall has also appeared in projects such as “Cherry” and the Amazon Prime Video series “Citadel,” and currently stars in the Netflix series “Vladimir.”
