Film News Today — November 11, 2026
Jamie Dornan Admits He ‘Cried’ When He Was Cast as Aragorn in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’ and Says Filming Was ‘Incredible’: ‘Hopefully We’ve Done a Good Job’ and more — today's film signal.
The world of film is abuzz with exciting news, from new casting announcements to award-winning movies and highly anticipated indie releases. In a surprise move, Jamie Dornan has been cast as Aragorn in the upcoming 'Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum' and has expressed his emotional response to the opportunity, stating that he cried when he landed the role. The film is sure to generate significant buzz, given the enduring popularity of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy series.
In other news, the Miami Film Festival Gems has awarded 'Risa and the Wind Phone' with the Audience Award, while Norwegian Oscar entry 'Growth of the Soil' has secured distribution deals in several key markets, including North America, the UK, Germany, and Spain. Meanwhile, indie supernatural horror film 'Not Herself' is set to star Elliot Frances Flynn and Michael Paré, and breakout stars Zack Gottsagen and Anna Enger Ritch are teaming up for 'A Reason to Stay', directed by Rippin Sindher. With US film incentives taking center stage at the AFM, it's clear that the film industry is thriving, with new projects and talent emerging all the time.
Today's signal:
• Jamie Dornan Admits He ‘Cried’ When He Was Cast as Aragorn in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’ and Says Filming Was ‘Incredible’: ‘Hopefully We’ve Done a Good Job’ (variety.com)
• ‘Risa and the Wind Phone’ Wins Audience Award at Miami Film Festival Gems – Film News in Brief (variety.com)
• Elliot Frances Flynn and Michael Paré to Star in Indie Supernatural Horror ‘Not Herself’ (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Norwegian Oscar Entry ‘Growth of the Soil’ Sells to North America, U.K., Germany, Spain and More (variety.com)
• ‘We Need to Bring Tom Cruise Home to Make Movies Here’: U.S. Film Incentive Takes Center Stage at AFM (variety.com)
• ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Breakout Zack Gottsagen and Anna Enger Ritch to Star in ‘A Reason to Stay’ From Director Rippin Sindher (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)