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Hunt for Gollum Producer Hopes This LOTR Star Returns (and It’s Crucial They Do)
ComicBook.comStory by Michael Hein
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The producers of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' are eager to bring back Aragorn actor Viggo Mortensen, but his return hinges on the script's appeal.
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- The team, including director Peter Jackson and producer Philippa Boyens, have all spoken to Mortensen about reprising the role, but his involvement will ultimately be his decision.
- Boyens says they're open to using de-aging CGI technology to bring Mortensen back, but they want to write a script that truly compels him to take on the part.
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Viggo Mortensen, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Andy Serkis, The Lord of the Rings, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, The Fellowship of the Ring, The War of the Rohirrim