Andy Serkis has shared further details about changes to the character of Aragorn in the new Lord of the Rings film , The Hunt for Gollum . Last month, it was revealed that Irish actor Jamie Dornan would be stepping into the shoes of LOTR protagonist Aragorn , who was played by Viggo Mortensen in Jackson’s original film trilogy. However, the character was credited at the time as “Strider”, leading to confusion among some fans. In a new interview, Gollum actor Serkis – who is also directing the movie – offered an explanation for the name change. Serkis is directing the forthcoming film (AFP/Getty) “That’s where he is at this particular part of the journey,” Serkis told Den of Geek . “He wouldn’t think of himself as Aragorn, son of Arathon, at this part of the journey. He’s living in the wilderness. He’s a doomed lone ranger.” Fans of the fantasy franchise had been hoping that Mortensen could return to the role, as the 67-year-old had shared in 2024 that he was open to reprising the character.…