Viggo Mortensen, known for his iconic role as Aragorn in 'The Lord of the Rings' series, has directed and starred in a new Western film titled 'The Dead Don’t Hurt'. The film, produced by Shout! Studios, features Mortensen and Vicky Krieps as star-crossed lovers and is set to release in theaters this Friday. Mortensen discussed how his mother inspired the film and the lessons he has learned about directing throughout his acting career. Interestingly, Mortensen incorporated Aragorn's sword, Andúril, into the movie after receiving permission from Peter Jackson. The film also highlights a strong female character at its center. Watch an exclusive clip and get your tickets today.
Viggo Mortensen Used A 'Lord Of The Rings' Sword In His Latest Film https://t.co/k5pRBhGnVq
Would Viggo Mortensen reprise Aragorn in the new "Lord of the Rings" movie? "I would only do it if I was right for it in terms of, you know, the age I am now...I would only do it if I was right for the character. It would be silly to do it otherwise.” https://t.co/vH7lecjqLl
Viggo Mortensen uses Aragorn's sword Andúril in his new, non-"Lord of the Rings" movie. “I did ask Peter Jackson if he’d be all right with it, and he said, ‘Well, is it very important in the story?’ I said, no, it’s not, actually. You hardly notice it, but somebody will,… https://t.co/co8HVsuTjS
Viggo Mortensen Asked Peter Jackson If He Could Use Aragorn's Sword in a New Movie, Says He'd Star in New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Only 'If I Was Right For the Character' https://t.co/vH7leciSVN
Viggo Mortensen may reprise his iconic role soon, but hopefully he won’t kick any helmets this time. https://t.co/uSHdPy1KAz
Viggo Mortensen Would Reprise His LOTR Role But Only If It's "Right For The Character" https://t.co/7WXo35XtWV https://t.co/0D3Ybc600Y
Viggo Mortensen discusses how he wound up helming a "really special Western with a very strong female character at the center of it." #TheDeadDontHurt https://t.co/EmOP8j1SiR
Viggo Mortensen Reused Aragorn's Sword From THE LORD OF THE RINGS in His New Movie THE DEAD DON'T HURT Link: https://t.co/v52ukCmjIb https://t.co/T1qtGg3xm9
Viggo Mortensen is open to returning as Aragorn in #TheHuntForGollum⚔️ "I like playing that character ... I would only do it if I was right for it in terms of the age I am now ... I would only do it if I was right for the character" (via @GQMagazine) https://t.co/mCgJQBQBbG
Viggo Mortensen's portrayal of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings is so iconic it is hard to imagine anyone else playing the role. https://t.co/Pf6F9IVYI8 https://t.co/MLV3vl0xbj
Viggo Mortensen and Vicky Krieps star as two star-crossed lovers in #TheDeadDontHurt, which is in theaters this Friday. Watch this exclusive clip, and get your tickets today! https://t.co/fs8HdlTXoD https://t.co/Q20fmiSh5p
Viggo Mortensen comments on whether he would be open to returning as Aragorn for the recently-announced Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. https://t.co/BXhefcvRuQ
Viggo Mortensen Snuck His Lord of the Rings Sword Into His New Movie https://t.co/PDmIXGWZKM https://t.co/BooqWprzAS
How Viggo Mortensen’s mother helped inspire his Western ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ https://t.co/S1TOuoJDGD https://t.co/g7nJun7ghg
“The Dead Don’t Hurt” (@Shout_Studios) director/co-star/composer Viggo Mortensen spoke with us about genre convention, financing, and some of the lessons he’s learned about directing throughout his career as an actor https://t.co/qoThe4UWMJ