Viggo Mortensen Still Hopeful For A Return As Aragorn In THE HOBBIT Trilogy

Viggo Mortensen Still Hopeful For A Return As Aragorn In THE HOBBIT Trilogy

He wasn't in the last one and it's highly unlikely that we'll see him in the next instalment either, but Viggo Mortensen has now expressed interest in reprising the role of Aragorn should director Peter Jackson decide to fill in the gaps between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies.

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By JoshWilding - Apr 13, 2013 05:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Total Film Magazine


It's fair to say that Aragorn was easily one of the most popular characters in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and with many of the actors from that series returning for Peter Jackson's take on The Hobbit, it seems like a missed opportunity not to bring him back too. The main problem is of course the fact that the character simply didn't appear in that story! However, as Jackson made the decision to turn his adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien novel into a trilogy, the possibility of a return for Aragorn thereby seems far more likely. Here's what actor Viggo Mortensen had to say about exactly that in a recent interview with Total Film Magazine. "Would I play Aragorn again? Sure, if it seemed sensible to do so. He's not in the book of The Hobbit but if they're working with the appendices they may be intending to bridge the 60-year Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings gap. I think I would have heard by now so I have to assume... But Peter Jackson is famous for his reshoots, so you never know!" As great as it would be to see Aragorn back on the big screen, he makes a good point - it does seem a little late for the director to suddenly call him back for a surprise appearance! Besides, regardless of how great it would be to see him, it would be a shame for them to throw in Aragorn just for the sake of it! What do you guys think?

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DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 4/13/2013, 5:33 PM
I'm a big aragorn fan. He was my first crush but IDK if he should return
GuardianAngel
GuardianAngel - 4/13/2013, 5:41 PM
I also had a big crush on Aragorn (but later I discovered I was straight). I think he could definitely return if Mortensen isn't too old now.
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 4/13/2013, 5:48 PM
Would like to see him reprise the role but I won't complain if he doesn't show up.
thorhulk77
thorhulk77 - 4/13/2013, 5:48 PM
Lol grif cracks me up sometimes.
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 4/13/2013, 5:49 PM
Grif
Lmao but he'll be collecting royalties from the trilogy until they put him in the ground.
KnobGoblin
KnobGoblin - 4/13/2013, 5:53 PM
Viggo is Awesome. BRING HIM BACK, JACK-SON!
BANE5000
BANE5000 - 4/13/2013, 5:54 PM
Why not, they gave frodo a cameo appearnce, why not book end this trilogy with a cameo of Aragorn

Maybe have Gandalf back at the Prancing Pony or another pub talking to someone bout Saurons return and telling him he needs his help in the coming battle...then show Aragorn wearing his hood in a dark corner as he was when he ran into Frodo in The Fellowship :]
Sparrowsabre7
Sparrowsabre7 - 4/13/2013, 6:17 PM
I don't think Legolas was in the Hobbit either and he's in it (though it makes more sense since he;s Thranduil's son)
GizmoEl
GizmoEl - 4/13/2013, 6:19 PM
I'd love a Aragorn appearance!
beane2099
beane2099 - 4/13/2013, 6:24 PM
That statement doesn't really say "hopeful to play Aragorn again" to me. Sounds to me like someone asked if you would play Aragorn again and he said "sure". Seems a reasonable response to that question. Not that this is the same thing, but this story kind of reminds me of those months of "The guy who played the thumbs up alien in that space commercial in the background of the scene where Anakin chased the shape shifter in Episode II says he's up for being in the new Star Wars trilogy." At least Aragorn was a main character in LOTR.
GSpawn
GSpawn - 4/13/2013, 6:31 PM
Yeah we need viggo back even if it's a cameo, the man has a great clothing style
SpideyQuad
SpideyQuad - 4/13/2013, 6:43 PM
I'm for anything Tolkien especially if the name Peter Jackson is attached :-)
Super12
Super12 - 4/13/2013, 7:01 PM
No need for Aragorn in the Hobbit. None. Love the guy but it would take away from the Bobbit too much. The ONLY way they could would be either in Rivendell on Bilbo's return journey or simply in the wilderness watching over Bilbo as he returns home, maybe by Gandalf's request. That's the only way I could see him in it.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 4/13/2013, 7:45 PM
@earmunzo define "he's made shit lately". Eastern Promises, The Road, A Dangerous Method are good films.
Facade
Facade - 4/13/2013, 7:55 PM
Bring him back for the extended versions at least!
TheJokerMask
TheJokerMask - 4/13/2013, 8:46 PM
VIJO MORGANSTEIN!!!
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 4/13/2013, 10:24 PM
@skeenan it's pretty good but bleak, makes you want to be alone for awhile haha
Wrez
Wrez - 4/13/2013, 11:58 PM
Isn't The Hobbit like 60 years before LOTR? Wouldn't that mean that Aragorn isn't even born yet??
PosingKyle
PosingKyle - 4/14/2013, 1:13 AM
He still hasn't been called to reprise his role? I'm so sorry Viggo but even the actors that didn't appear in An Unexpected Journey have already been cast.I still think they may call him but...well,we'll see.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/14/2013, 3:25 AM
imadick@ So wouldnt that mean that he is 20 years old in Hobbit?
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/14/2013, 3:26 AM
Viggo really doesnt strike me like 20 year old anymore.
catman
catman - 4/14/2013, 3:52 AM
I am usually against bringing back old actors but I would love to see him in it.. he IS part of a race of men blessed with long life and as Jackson is doing 3 movies I could see it happening..There a few events with Aragon and Gandalf that takes place before fellowship..like how did he know the hobbits would be in the pracy pony? Gandalf told him of course!! Also a backstory on Aragon would great as well..via spin off or in the Hobbit part 3 or something...like Wolverine he is a bad ass with a past clouded in mystery. Jackson!!! Make it happen!!
The14thAvenger
The14thAvenger - 4/14/2013, 3:53 AM
he was one of the best parts of the trilogy, he should definitely be cast in the last hobbit film. in fellowship you think hes just there by chance, but in reality gandalf knew that sauron would be after the hobbits so he sent rangers of in all different directions to find and protect the hobbits, and it was the king of men who found them, so to make that connection in the films would be awesome and would make rewatching the lotr even more meaningful
nach1wan
nach1wan - 4/14/2013, 4:52 AM
nothing happened in the hobbit, it puts george lucas.. err i mean peter jackson to shame. i actually really liked lotr and king kong but this is just too much, 3 hours of nothing, and there are 2 more movies based in one book. this guy is either crazy or a son a bitch, or both
i dont give a crap if aragorn is in it or not, do what you want..
VinzClortho
VinzClortho - 4/14/2013, 5:33 AM
Hobbit is based 60 years before LOTR?? Aragon isn't even born yet?? Besides they shot the movie two years ago Viggo?
octobersfade
octobersfade - 4/14/2013, 6:35 AM
Viggo for Dr. Strange!
Zombie137
Zombie137 - 4/14/2013, 7:00 AM
When the Hobbit takes place Aragon is somewhere between 25-30 years old and living in Rivendell. They could have easily had him appear in the first movie when they came to see about the map.
SimyJo
SimyJo - 4/14/2013, 9:14 AM
This the same Viggo Mortensen that has announced his retirement from film at least twice since April 2009?!
vanhelsing
vanhelsing - 4/14/2013, 12:28 PM
me too
datNAMEtho
datNAMEtho - 4/14/2013, 1:46 PM
He's so awesome. Really hope he returns and goes searching for Gollum with Gandalf!
BritishMonkey
BritishMonkey - 4/14/2013, 7:39 PM
I thought this might've been something about Viggo being Doctor Strange. Damn.
But interesting, not sure how it'll work though.
nach1wan
nach1wan - 4/15/2013, 6:45 PM
@VinzClortho aragorn was over 80 years old in lotr, it is mentioned in the lotr films
he belongs to a long living branch of humans, but not as long as elfs
vigorlilover
vigorlilover - 5/8/2013, 5:52 PM
I would love to see a quick shot of Viggo as Aragorn again. Like the article says Pete loves doing pick-ups. So I have hope. I don't expect a younger Aragorn but an older Aragorn or Aragorn doing LOTR time period would be cool like Frodo and old Bilbo. And while I love my baby, Frodo to death. I think Viggo's appearance would serve more significance than his. So Fingers crossed!!!!
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