lotr star viggo mortensen reveals shocking reason for exit

Viggo Mortensen, best known for his portrayal of Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, recently explained why he hasn't returned to major Hollywood franchises. According to Mortensen, many blockbusters are "not usually that good" and tend to be "predictable." He prioritizes interesting stories over the fame of directors or budget sizes. Despite his aversion to most franchises, he is open to participating in sequels if the character and story are compelling. Mortensen's comments highlight how franchises have evolved since the original "The Lord of the Rings" films, with many now striving to reach the success level of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Viggo Mortensen prefers interesting stories over large budgets or famous directors. He finds many blockbuster franchises to be predictable and not well-written. However, he is not completely against participating in such projects if the story and character appeal to him.

Background information on "The Lord of the Rings": Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's seminal work, was released in the early 2000s and became a cultural phenomenon. The trilogy predated the dominance of franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and set a high bar for epic filmmaking. Following its success, the related "Hobbit" trilogy and Amazon's "The Rings of Power" series sought to capitalize on the franchise's popularity, albeit with mixed receptions. Recently, new projects like "The Hunt for Gollum" have been announced, showing ongoing interest and investment in the Tolkien universe.