New Lord of the Rings movie confirms Aragorn recasting, but it's another returning character that's the biggest surprise

Warner Bros. has confirmed the official cast of upcoming prequel The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Announced at CinemaCon and via a video that hit us right in the nostalgia, the line-up is packed with a fair few surprises, including the return of a fan-favorite character.
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Upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' film drops full cast announcement

According to announcements made during a CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas, Warner Bros. and New Line have officially revealed new casting details for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The film marks a return to Middle-earth with a mix of familiar characters and new additions.