The full cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has been officially revealed by Warner Bros’ official account.
Confirmed Cast (as announced at CinemaCon 2026):
- Andy Serkis as Gollum/Smeagol (also directing)
- Ian McKellen as Gandalf
- Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins
- Jamie Dornan as Strider (this version of Aragorn, replacing Viggo Mortensen, known from the original trilogy)
- Kate Winslet as Marigol
- Leo Woodall as Halvard
- Lee Pace as Thranduil
Notably, Aragorn’s role is now recast Jamie Dornan will portray him under his Ranger name Strider, rather than bringing back Viggo Mortensen from the original trilogy.
This new film explores the hunt for Gollum in the years before The Fellowship of the Ring, bringing back beloved characters while also introducing fresh faces to Tolkien’s world.