Viggo Mortensen, known for his role as Aragorn in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, shared in multiple interviews that he hasn't starred in another major Hollywood franchise due to a lack of well-written and captivating projects, rather than a deliberate avoidance of franchises. Mortensen emphasized the importance of interesting stories and character suitability in selecting roles, expressing openness to franchise opportunities if they meet his criteria. Despite his significant success with 'The Lord of the Rings,' Mortensen remains focused on narrative quality over the scale or budget of a project. While Mortensen has not ruled out returning to the 'Lord of the Rings' franchise for the upcoming 'The Hunt for Gollum' movie directed by Andy Serkis, he highlights that the script's quality and character relevance are essential considerations for his involvement.