There’s a huge list of reasons why Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy is so beloved, and casting is one of them. Every actor chosen is able to perfectly portray their role, with Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn one of the more obvious examples. On set, Mortensen was one of the most dedicated to the project and did everything he could to embody his character. However, he came incredibly close to turning down the role, and his son was the person who convinced him to take it.The behind-the-scenes footage for The Lord of the Rings is also cherished by fans of the movies, providing an entertaining insight into the love and dedication that went into making them. The BTS footage also reveals some unknown details, among which is the complicated casting process for Aragorn. This begs the question of who was originally cast as Aragorn, and what finally convinced Viggo Mortensen to join The Lord of the Rings cast.Introduced in the novel version of The Fellowship of the Ring, Aragorn was the descendant of Isildur, who fought in a previous alliance of Men and Elves against the evil Sauron. Unfortunately, Isildur failed to destroy the One Ring, and his kingdoms were eventually thrown into ruin. Aragorn’s heritage was kept from him during his youth, as it was feared that Sauron would seek retribution if the truth were known about the lad. As he grew, he became known as a valiant warrior and a Ranger of the North. He also fell in love with Arwen, the Elven daughter of Elrond.
There’s a huge list of reasons why Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy is so beloved, and casting is one of them. Every actor chosen is able to perfectly portray their role, with Viggo Mortensen’s Aragorn one of the more obvious examples. On set, Mortensen was one of the most dedicated to the project and did everything he could to embody his character. However, he came incredibly close to turning down the role, and his son was the person who convinced him to take it.
The behind-the-scenes footage for The Lord of the Rings is also cherished by fans of the movies, providing an entertaining insight into the love and dedication that went into making them. The BTS footage also reveals some unknown details, among which is the complicated casting process for Aragorn. This begs the question of who was originally cast as Aragorn, and what finally convinced Viggo Mortensen to join The Lord of the Rings cast.
Introduced in the novel version of The Fellowship of the Ring, Aragorn was the descendant of Isildur, who fought in a previous alliance of Men and Elves against the evil Sauron. Unfortunately, Isildur failed to destroy the One Ring, and his kingdoms were eventually thrown into ruin. Aragorn’s heritage was kept from him during his youth, as it was feared that Sauron would seek retribution if the truth were known about the lad. As he grew, he became known as a valiant warrior and a Ranger of the North. He also fell in love with Arwen, the Elven daughter of Elrond.
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