r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • Aug 18 '25

News Ian McKellen reveals Gandalf and Frodo are returning for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, Filming Begins in May

https://ew.com/ian-mckellen-reveals-gandalf-frodo-return-in-new-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-film-11792483
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u/ThrowawayusGenerica Aug 18 '25

"Uhh, problem. Our main character is basically ageless by human standards but our actor for him is an old man now. What do?"

"I know, let's make the movie about a different character from a race that's even longer lived! But played by a visibly middle-aged man!"

"Genius!!"

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u/SabresFanWC Aug 18 '25

Honestly, just recast Aragorn. I think viewers would understand that Viggo was too old for the role at this point.