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Exclusive: Luke Thallon is in good company when it comes to playing Hamlet for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, Toby Stephens, Alex Jennings, David Tennant, and Paapa Essiedu are just a few of the actors who have taken on the melancholy royal for the RSC.

Ben Kingsley gave his Hamlet at Stratford-upon-Avon Upon Avon in 1975. When Richard Attenborough couldn’t decide who to cast to portray Mahatma Gandhi in his epic movie Gandhi, he remembered Kingsley’s interpretation of the Dane. The rest is Academy Award history.

Ben Kingsley in 1975 Royal Shakespeare Company production of ‘Hamlet’. Jay Cocks Studio Collection/Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Now it’s Thallon’s turn.

He’s unknown outside of the theatre world. But within it, he’s celebrated and adored, because he can, seemingly effortlessly, take on any role from a young grabby and grubby Roman Abramovich in Peter Morgan’s play Patriots,...

Jared Harris is going full circle and returning to the Royal Shakespeare Company for the first time in 34 years to play Claudius, the treacherous uncle in Hamlet. It is a play much-loved by his father Richard Harris, who played Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies and Marcus Aurelius in Ridley Scott’s original 2000 Gladiator.

Harris said that when he and his brothers, thespian Jamie and director Damien, were kids, their stage-struck parents — dad Richard and mum Elizabeth Rees-Williams — would sit around the dinner table and discuss the productions they’d seen and “Dad would actually get up from the table and act them out for us boys.”

His father “adored” Hamlet and many of Shakespeare’s other plays. “I saw his version of [Laurence] Olivier’s death scene in Coriolanus quite a few times,” he chuckles from his hotel room in Iceland, where he’s shooting...

The season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power aired last Thursday. So there's no new episode this week, but we have the next best thing: nit-picking and ranking! Let's run through all eight episodes from The Rings of Power season 2, ranking them from worst to best, "worst" and "best" being relative terms:

Credit: Ross Ferguson / Prime Video. Copyright: Amazon MGM Studios. Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir; Maxim Baldry as Isildur; Nia Towle as Estrid. 8. Episode 204, "Eldest"

The Rings of Power is set during the Second Age of Middle-earth, thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings story most of us know. Some characters are familiar and some are brand-new, and some of their stories are more entertaining than others. "Eldest" revolves mainly around some of the more boring characters in the cast, namely the elf Arondir, the Númenórean Isildur, and the human woman Estrid.

The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 5, now streaming on Prime Video.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 has improved over Season 1-- but it's still far from perfect. Season 2, Episode 5 covers a lot of territory from Nmenor, Khazad-dm and Eregion, while lightly touching on Elrond, Gil-galad and Galadriel. While many of the stories are well-balanced, Rings of Power is still struggling with how to make audiences care about its storylines when each one is fighting for screen time. Episode 5 highlights this struggle perfectly.

Episode 5 is anchored by the performances of Charles Edwards, Charlie Vickers and Peter Mullan. Celebrimbor and Annatar's relationship continues to grow more interesting, while Durin and Disa demonstrate great emotional depth. Elsewhere, Lloyd Owen as Elendil helps to elevate the Nmenor plot and create a much stronger example of the political intrigue of the world of men.

This week's episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is one of the busiest in Season 2. "Eldest" brings the live-action debut of many Middle-earth creatures, but one of the highlights is the return of the Ents. As Arondir (Ismael Cruz Cordova), Isildur (Maxim Baldry), and Estrid (Nia Towle) struggle to find common ground while searching for Theo (Tyroe Muhafidin), they are surprised by Snaggleroot (Jim Broadbent) and Winterbloom (Olivia Williams), the Ents who have been kidnapping humans. There is something curious about it, though: Winterbloom is an Entwife, a female Ent. It's the first time one of her kind appears in live-action - but why?...

There is no curse in Elvish, Entish, or the tongues of men for the treachery of spoilers. This article discusses events from the latest episode of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

We're only four episodes into season 2 of "The Rings of Power," but the Prime Video series is already living up to its potential as an expansion of J.R.R. Tolkien's lore. Familiar characters like Galadriel, Elrond, Isildur, and, oh yeah, that Dark Lord Sauron have all been given several new layers through this glimpse into such early stages of their lives -- "early" being a relative term when talking about individuals who tend to live thousands of years, of course. Concepts taken straight from the source material (like the recent reveal of orc babies) have challenged all our usual preconceptions about this franchise and the fantasy genre as a whole. But episode 4 takes this to even greater heights,...

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The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 4, now streaming on Prime Video.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to be visually stunning and offer characters with great emotional depth -- but it also still has a lot to juggle. Season 2, Episode 4 leans heavily into nostalgia for fans of Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring and the Tolkien novel of the same name. As Elrond and Galadriel set off from Lindon to investigate Sauron's presence in Eregion, The Stranger, Nori and Poppy receive unexpected assistance. Meanwhile, Arondir, Isildur, and Estrid set off to save Theo from his mysterious captors. Each storyline complements the others well,...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is off to a great start! The first three episodes were released on Prime Video on Aug. 29. Now, the fourth episode of the season is now streaming, as of Thursday, Sept. 5.

Finally, in the third episode, Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) and Sauron (Charlie Vickers), disguised as Annatar, started making the rings for the Dwarves. It’s called the “Rings of Power” after all, so they should probably get busy.

Elrond and Galadriel set off toward Eregion

In episode 4, the story picks up at the very end of the third episode. Elrond (Robert Aramayo) and Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) have assembled a team to accompany them on their way to Eregion. They believe that Sauron has already returned to influence Celebrimbor, and they’re right!

After traveling for a while from Lindon, they find a bridge on the quickest way to Eregion has...

This article from the Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Season 2 Episode 4 contains significant spoilers.

The fourth episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power begins with Elrond leading a mission to Celebrimbor. He, along with Galadriel and four other Elves, finds that a bridge has been destroyed, causing a fortnight’s delay in their travel. Nenya tells Galadriel that this is a trap set by Sauron.

Elrond decides to travel south, much to the chagrin of Galadriel, who questions him with a slight alveolar trill on the “R” in his name. The commander berates her, asking what Galadriel’s intentions are. She tells Elrond that her only intention is to avoid getting anyone killed, including him.

However, Elrond chooses expediency over safety. The friction between them is turning into a deeper fire—by that, I mean romance. At some point,...

Mild spoilers are ahead for The Rings of Power season 2, episodes 13.

By introducing a brand-new character, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 tells an Isildur story that J. R. R. Tolkien pretty much ignored in his books. Based on Tolkien's history of Middle-earth, as it reads in the Lord of the Rings' appendices, The Rings of Power season 2's story depicts major events surrounding the creation of the titular rings during the Second Age. Set thousands of years before the Lord of the Rings movies, Prime Video's series centers on Rings of Power's ensemble cast of characters, including the Dark Lord Sauron (Charlie Vickers).

While Sauron gains power and schemes to forge the rings including his all-powerful One Ring The Rings of Power also navigates surrounding events, like the fall of the island kingdom of Nmenor and the last alliance between Elves and Men. The show...

Rotten Tomato scores may not say everything, but they can certainly tell you a lot. For better or worse (mostly worse), the entertainment rating site (which is all Roger Ebert's fault) is seen as a status symbol for success and failure in modern cinema. You can use it to see which Christopher Nolan films are the best of the bunch or use it as proof that E.T. is still Spielberg's best movie 40 years after its release. You can also use Rotten Tomatoes to compare an ongoing series from one season to the next. Case in point: Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Season 1 of that serialized Middle-earth blockbuster rolled out to decidedly mixed feelings from both the diehard and fair-weather elements of Tolkien fandom. Those opposed were so intense in their reactions that Amazon delayed reviews on its own streaming platform to combat trolls.

J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings books were brought to life over twenty years ago on the big screen and went on to make close to $3 billion at the box office and win 17 Academy Awards. In 2022, Amazon Studios took on the task of bringing the story to the small screen with The Rings of Power. Fast forward two years later, the series is returning for its second season. Ahead of the premiere, we had the opportunity to chat with the creators and cast to find out what viewers can expect from the second season.

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Building on Season One, the new season of The Rings of Power sees the most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness,...

This article from the Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Season 2 Episode 3 contains significant spoilers.

The third episode of The Rings of Power’s second season returns to its roots of the first season. Here, Captain Elendil, Queen Regent Míriel, Isildur, and Arondir all triumphantly return to the Prime Video series’ second season. However, the characters are in no mood for celebration. That’s because they have lost even more with a victory of cost.

However, one character who will not return this season is Bronwyn, played by Nazanin Boniadi. She has decided to step away from the series and reportedly quit acting to pursue her passion for activism for women’s rights in Iran. For more on what happens to the character of Bronwyn, keep reading below.

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Sauron and war will strike again in Season 2 of Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. No matter the race — be it elves, ents, dwarves, wizards, etc. — preparations must be made in the brewing clash between good and evil.

Season 2 of the Prime Video series will return on August 29. For details about its premiere and episode release schedule, read on.

When does Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power come out?

Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power arrives August 29 on Prime Video.

How many episodes are in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2?

Season 2 will have eight episodes, just like Season 1 did.

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The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is almost here, which means we're about to catch up with the long line of characters we met back in 2022. One of them is Isildur (Maxim Baldry), a young man from the island nation of Númenor who finds himself stranded in Middle-earth. Númenor is a pretty fancy place, a kingdom of men granted long life by the divine Valar. How will Isildur fare now that he has to fend for himself in the much more humble confines of Middle-earth?

Well, based on trailers for the new season, we know he'll be fighting giant spiders at some point, something a lot of Lord of the Rings characters from Bilbo to Frodo tend to do. "That was the only day that I was shooting in studio, but it was with a with a rugby ball," Baldry told reporters at San Diego Comic-Con.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is back with new episodes in August 2024. It's been two years since the first season premiered on Prime Video. The wait to see what happens in The Rings of Power season 2 is finally over.

The Rings of Power season 2 premieres on Prime Video on Thursday, Aug. 29. Prime Video is releasing the first three episodes that day, so the season kicks off with a bang, followed by weekly episodes for the rest of the season.

What time are The Rings of Power season 2 episodes on Prime Video?

New episodes of The Rings of Power season 2 will be released at 3:00 a.m. Et / 12:00 a.m. Pt on Thursdays. We know that is a bummer for fans living on the East Coast, but it's not so bad to stay up until midnight before watching a new episode for fans on the West Coast.

Ahead of the release of The Rings of Power Season 2, Prime Video unveiled the first look at a new character, Dark Wizard. Played by Oscar-nominated actor Ciarn Hinds, the new addition is set to add more nuance to the story.

The Rings of Power's cast will grow in Season 2, as it features several new additions like Ciarn Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie. Hinds, whose credits include roles in Zack Snyder's Justice League, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Frozen 2, Game of Thrones, and Belfast, will join the Prime Video series as a new character, billed as a "dark and powerful wizard." Now, the official first look lives up to his name.

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The Rings of Power Season 2 will bring back Shelob, the iconic villain from The Lord of the Rings, as...

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power comes out next week, and Prime Video is sharing lots of footage to whet our appetites. For instance, here's Isildur (Maxim Baldry) and a new character named Estrid (Nia Towle) struggling to fight off a band of wild men, only to be rescued by the elf Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova):

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Another clip is more of a mini-trailer, where we see the mysterious Stranger (Daniel Weyman) talk with Tom Bombadil (Rory Kinnear), a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's original Lord of the Rings books who is often left out of adaptations, but who shows up in this prequel series set thousands of years before the original story:

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Final “The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power” Season 2 Trailer Out Now

Evil reveals itself. Ahead of its premiere, Prime Video has released the final trailer for Season 2 of “The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power.” The big-budget high fantasy series is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy during the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. Per the official Season 2 logline, after being cast out by Galadriel without army or ally, Sauron has returned, and the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power. The second season will reportedly build to the Siege of Eregion, a deadly and definitive battle in Tolkien’s history of the Second Age of Middle-earth that marked the beginning of the War of the Elves and Sauron.

House of the Dragon is one of the biggest and best shows on TV right now! The second season of the Game of Thrones spinoff just came to an end in August 2024. Now, we have a long wait for House of the Dragon season 3.

Thanks to the success of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, there’s been an incredible investment of resources into the fantasy genre!

Unfortunately, there aren’t that many good fantasy shows on TV right now, but there are a few. Throw in a few historical dramas and some outside-the-box picks, and you’ll have quite the list of shows to watch while waiting for House of the Dragon season 3!

For obvious reasons, we did not include Game of Thrones on this list. You should definitely watch Game of Thrones if you haven’t already, especially if you’re watching House of the Dragon.

Today, the final trailer for the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power debuted. It reveals Middle-earth in the throes of discord sown by Sauron and the deception and manipulation that led to the crafting of more of the titular Rings of Power.

Unlikely alliances are forged amidst fire, and true friendships are tested. Dangers no longer lurk in shadow but slither their way into the light. Weighty decisions rest on the shoulders of the realms of Eregion, Khazad-dûm, Lindon, Númenor, and the lands in between, as the safety and peace of these kingdoms hang in the balance.

This season features the long-awaited Siege of Eregion, a definitive battle in J.R.R. Tolkien’s history of the Second Age of Middle-earth, from which not everyone makes it out alive. The banners are raised, and the devastating war against Sauron is just beginning.

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San Diego was transformed into Middle-earth on Friday, as Prime Video showcased the highly anticipated second season of the epic series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay were joined on the iconic Hall H stage by over a dozen cast members for a lively and insightful conversation moderated by Emmy-nominated actress and renowned genre fan Yvette Nicole Brown.

The ensemble cast thrilled the 6,500 fans who packed the massive convention center hall by unveiling a brand-new exclusive trailer for the upcoming season. The action-packed trailer focuses on the long-feared reemergence of the legendary villain Sauron, heralding the return of darkness and evil to Middle-earth after many years of hard-fought peace among all of its realms. The trailer also highlighted the creation of more of the titular Rings of Power, forged with the aid of Sauron’s powers of deception and manipulation.

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Ciarán Hinds is shaking up the core of Middle-Earth.

The Oscar-nominated “Belfast” star joins Season 2 of hit Prime Video series “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” along with Rory Kinnear, Tanya Moodie, and Charlie Vickers, who is back as Sauron.

The trailer was unveiled during the 2024 San Diego Comic Con to celebrate the return of the epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books.

The official synopsis reads: Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared reemergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the farthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will...

Exclusive: Prime Video is planning another big splash for its hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power at San Diego Comic-Con.

This year at Sdcc, ahead of the series’ Season 2 premiere on August 29, the streamer will host an exclusive press and influencer reception by invitation only on Thursday, July 25, in San Diego. It will be followed by The Rings of Power panel in Hall H on Friday from 11:05 a.m.-12:15 p.m. featuring the series’ showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay as well as cast giving fans a inside look at Season 2 in Middle-earth.

Afterward, at 1:45 p.m. at Venue 808 in San Diego, a fan meet-and-greet with cast will be held in conjunction with the official Lord of the Rings fan site TORn (TheOneRing.net). On display will be a curated collection of Season 2’s costumes and props.

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Whether you liked it or not, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power became a hit series for Amazon, and it was expected that the series would be renewed for a second season, whose eight episodes will premiere later this year, as we have reported on multiple occasions. Regardless of everything, the series remains one of the most talked-about events of its season, and while many have voiced their concerns about the show, the interest is still there, and that is why we are constantly reporting on all the news and updates that come out, related to the upcoming season.

Not that long ago, we revealed some important casting information related to some of the new characters that are going to appear in the upcoming season, and we can now confirm that another seemingly important character will be making an appearance in the second season and – as it...

The Rings of Power Season 2 introduces new characters like Estrid, potentially Isildur's wife, shaping key storylines. Isildur's survival and possible marriage in Season 2 set the stage for pivotal events in Middle-earth history. Show's exploration of lineage, love, and political unions adds depth to Tolkien's themes in The Rings of Power.

Amid multiple cast announcements for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power comes one huge revelation with consequences so far-reaching that they even relate to Aragorn. The Rings of Power season 2 is on track to bring more characters into the fold as it continues the adventures of key figures like Galadriel and Sauron, whose stories have already featured major lore connections. With actors such as Amelia Kenworthy, Calam Lynch, and Sam Hazeldine set to join the cast, there is one new addition that could significantly change things for the story.

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The Rings of Power season 2 introduces Estrid, possibly Isildur's wife, setting up major canon storylines. Canon details show Isildur had a son before Nmenor's fall, impacting the show's timeline and relationships. The show may compress events to fit timeline, but longevity of characters provides a loophole for aging concerns.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 will introduce an original character with huge implications for canon. This character was confirmed as Estrid, played by Nia Towle, in an IGN exclusive. Season 1 welcomed key Second Age character Isildur, and season 2 will place him close to Estrid, forming a possibly seismic relationship. New set photos released in the exclusive show Isildur and Estrid looking intimate, lending weight to the idea that Estrid may well turn out to be the wife of Isildur in The Rings of Power season 2, a character thus far unnamed and unexplored in Tolkiens lore.

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New images for The Rings of Power season 2 offer the first look at Estrid in the Lord of the Rings show. In J.R.R. Tolkien's lore, Estrid would go on to become Isildur's wife, though wouldn't be the mother to the iconic heroic character of Aragorn. With the show set thousands of years before Tolkien's mainline Lord of the Rings trilogy, there is a lot it can explore in the relationship between Isildur and Estrid before leading to Aragorn's birth mother.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is introducing a new character with potentially significant ties to J.R.R. Tolkien's lore. Other new characters have already been confirmed to be in season 2 of the Prime Video series, including Rory Kinnear as Tom Bombadil, a fan-favorite character in Tolkien's writing.

New season 2 images and details revealed by IGN show the return of season 1 characters Isildur (Maxim Baldry...

The climactic end of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 left audiences stunned. The Southlands have been decimated, and from their ruins, Mordor rises ominously. Both Southlanders and Numenoreans experienced significant losses in the brutal conflict, culminating in the jaw-dropping revelation that Charlie Vickers Halbrand is none other than Saurona twist that, admittedly, many fans saw coming. With the darkness set to spread in Season 2, the stage is set for new alliances and fresh faces. One of the most exciting new additions to the cast is Estrid, portrayed by Nia Towle, known for her role in Netflixs Persuasion and her stage work in Neil Gaimans Ocean at the End of the Lane.

Whether you asked for it or not, Prime Video’s epic fantasy series based on The Lord of the Rings appendices by legendary author J.R.R. Tolkien is back with its much-anticipated second season. Created by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, The Rings of Power had a pretty turbulent first season even with its massive budget of $1 billion but still it was one of the most watched shows on Prime Video, so maybe this season the creators of the series will change hearts and minds of frustrated fans.

In Season 2, Sauron has officially returned and after being cast out by Galadriel and without any allies he must rebuild his power through his cunning to oversee the creation of the Rings of Power. His ultimate plan with the rings is to bend the people of Middle-earth to his will. While the Dark Lord is rising our heroes are also getting ready for his eventual attack.

A renowned Lord of the Rings character who didn’t see the light of day in the Peter Jackson movies is finally making his grand debut in season 2 of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and that’s Tom Bombadil, who’ll be played by already announced Rory Kinnear. Scroll down to see more photos of the Bombadil from season 2.

At the time of Kinnear’s announcement, it wasn’t revealed exactly which character he’d be playing in a recurring role.

In the J.R.R. Tolkien tome, Bombadil saves Frodo and the other hobbits from myriad perils. In season 2, Bombadil encounters the Stranger (Daniel Weyman) and his Harfoot friends Nori (Markella Kavenagh) and Poppy (Megan Richards) on their journey to eastern Middle-earth.

The news about Bombadil was unveiled by Vanity Fair in a conversation with Rings of Power showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay.

Whether you liked it or not, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power became a hit series for Amazon, and it was expected that the series would be renewed for a second season. The series explored the era of Tolkien’s world before the main series, as well as the story of The Hobbit, expanding the universe we’ve already explored earlier. Now, some of the fans weren’t happy with the series in general, but the series has done fairly well and we are now waiting to see where it heads in the upcoming season. The second season will premiere later this year, and Amazon is slowly heating up for the upcoming premiere, which is what we are going to do with this report as well.

In this report, as you might have guessed, we are going to bring you all that we know about the upcoming...

Whether you liked it or not, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power became a hit series for Amazon and it was expected that the series would be renewed for a second season, whose eight episodes have been confirmed for a 2024 release. Now, until just a few minutes ago, Amazon kept the series under tight wraps, but we have finally received the first official trailer for the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and alongside that, we can also confirm that the series will premiere on August 29, 2024, as the release date was also revealed along with the trailer.

The showrunners, Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, are returning for the season, which is going to premiere exclusively on Amazon later this year. In this report, we are going to bring you the trailer and all the relevant information about the upcoming season.

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The rings are once more forged in fire for “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2.

The hit Prime Video series, which made history on the streaming platform upon its debut, is welcoming a familiar face back to the Middle-Earth for its second installment. Charlie Vickers is back as the villainous Sauron, but this time, he’s in a new form to deceive those who try to unite the Second Age realm.

After being cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-Earth to his sinister will, the official synopsis teased.

The series is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books,...

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Prime is set to release The Rings of Power season 2 in the latter part of this year, so let's take a quick recap about who we can expect to join the series soon. Meet The Rings of Power season 2 cast here.

Sam Hazeldine Replaces Joseph Mawle as Adar

Initially played by Joseph Mawle, Adar will be played by Sam Hazeldine in The Rings of Power season 2, instead.

Although Mawle had not explained his departure from the show, he did write, "Best to cast and crew for S2, I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines X."

Sam Hazeldine is best known for playing recurring roles in Peaky Blinders as George Sewell, Rain Dogs as Paul, Slow Horses as Moe, and most recently, in Masters of the Air as Lt. Col. Albert 'Bub' Clark.

History stands as a testament that reboots, spin-offs, or adaptations fail the moment makers decide to give their own twist to the mythos. From The Witcher to Eragon, there have been several series and movies that ended up being ridiculed and sneered by fans and critics. And Amazon’s Rings of Power too can be found among such projects.

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Based on the famous J. R. R. Tolkien books, the series provided its own spin on the tale by being set thousands of years before the events in the books. Needless to say, the series was not as well received. And even Lord of the Rings star, the late Bernard Hill had some deeply insulting words to say about the series.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power star Ismael Cruz Córdova teases that some major changes are coming in season 2 of the Prime Video series. Based on the beloved novels by author J.R.R. Tolkien, The Rings of Power season 1 was released last year to mostly positive reviews from critics but a more mixed reception from audiences. The show is currently in production on season 2 with no release date currently set.

At a recent FYC event for the show in Hollywood (via Deadline), Cruz Córdova sheds more light on what's to come in The Rings of Power season 2. According to the star, audiences can expect some major changes in the next season, with the story to feature the end of peacetime in Middle-earth. Check out Cruz Córdova's full comment below:

“We were in a time of relative peace in Season 1 and all that gets shaken up. Now we’re...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2A new set photo from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 has spoiled the result of a major season 1 cliffhanger. In season 1, episode 7, Isildur was seemingly crushed by a burning house following Mount Doom's eruption in the Southlands. His father Elendil grieves over the apparent loss of his son while allowing Isildur's horse to gallop away.

Now, a new set photo from Redanian Intelligence (via Fellowship of the Fans) reveals that Isildur is alive in The Rings of Power season 2.

This article contains spoilers for season 1 of The Rings of Power and a likely character return for season 2.

In the penultimate episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1, Elendil’s (Lloyd Owen) eldest son Isildur (Maxim Baldry) is seemingly crushed by a burning building while rescuing Queen Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) and others during the orcs’ attack on the Southlands. Isildur is presumed dead by his father and fellow soldiers, and they mourn him as such. However, a set photo from the filming of The Rings of Power’s second season seem to indicate that Isildur somehow survived the collapse and the fire and is very much alive.

The Tolkien Estate and Amazon are being sued for $250 million by a “Lord of the Rings” fanfiction author who claims they plagiarized his concepts for “The Rings of Power.”

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Even though it narrowly lost out in the ratings to rival fantasy series “House of the Dragon,” “The Rings of Power” was unquestionably one of the biggest TV shows of 2022. The second season is presently being filmed. The “Rings of Power” has generated a lot of debate for a program that has only had one season. In the past, it was criticized for having “lazy” and “offensive” accents, and recently, after a horse died on set, PETA demanded that the show stop utilizing real animals.

One author, who claims that “The Rings of Power” violates his or her copyright, is suing both Amazon and The Tolkien Estate,...

Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie have joined the cast of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ for season 2 in recurring roles.

Others joining for the new season include Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin Eldon, Will Keen, Selina Lo, Calam Lynch, Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen ‘Zates’ Atour, Ben Daniels, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle and Nicholas Woodeson. In addition, Sam Hazeldine is replacing Joseph Mawle in the role of the villain Adar.

Based on ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and Appendices by J.R.R. Tolkien, the drama series is set thousands of years before the events of ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ and takes viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed...

Ciaran Hinds joins ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ (Photo Credit: Prime Video)

Prime Video’s epic fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has signed on Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie for season two. The just-announced new cast members will be featured in recurring roles in the upcoming season. Prime Video did not provide any details on who Hinds, Kinnear, or Moodie are playing.

Season two is currently shooting in the UK.

J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay return as showrunners, guiding the series through the Second Age of Middle-earth, a period prior to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books. Payne, McKay, Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, and Gennifer Hutchinson serve as executive producers.

In December 2022, it was announced Ben Daniels (The Exorcist), Nia Towle (Persuasion), Gabriel Akuwudike (Hanna), Yasen “Zates” Atour (The Witcher), Amelia Kenworthy,...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has cast an ex-Game of Thrones star, months after another big GoT name dropped out.

It was announced on Monday (20 March) that three new actors will appear in the forthcoming season.

These include Rory Kinnear, Tanya Moodie and Irish actor Ciarán Hinds, who appeared in HBO series Thrones as Mance Rayder as well as the cable channel’s Rome, playing Julius Caesar.

His casting comes after Joseph Mawle, who played Benjen Stark in Thrones, quit the role of Adar following the conclusion of season one.

Mawle made his debut as the orc leader when the show, based on the work of Jrr Tolkien, was released on Prime Video in September.

He took centre stage as the series progressed, and by the end of the season, is shown to become “king of the Southlands” before changing the location’s name to...

More Lord of the Rings projects are due out with the recent announcement of new movies at New Line Cinema with Peter Jackson’s involvement. The head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salke, isn’t fazed and feels like there’s enough room for all content of the coveted property. The upcoming second season of The Rings of Power series has now added Ciaran Hinds to the cast, along with Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Hinds is no stranger to epic fantasy series, having been in Game of Thrones. Hinds also has an accomplished career on the big screen with credits that include Munich, There Will Be Blood, Belfast, and Justice League. Rory Kinnear made notable appearances in the James Bond films, Skyfall and Spectre. And Tanya Moodie is known for her roles in Motherland and Sherlock. The second season is currently in production in the U.

For years now, it's been clear that Prime Video has wanted their own flagship fantasy series in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" to measure up with the likes of "Game of Thrones." So who better to cast for the next season than a number of acclaimed character actors, one of whom is poached directly from the rival HBO show?

Today brings the exciting news that a trio of very talented performers have been added to the cast of "The Rings of Power" season 2. Variety reports that Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie have all joined production on the next adventure set in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's most famous story, taking place thousands of years before the events of "The Lord of the Rings."

Best of all, these new faces to Middle-earth aren't actually all that new at all. Moodie most recently appeared in...

Prime Video's Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is adding even more star power to its second season.

The streaming service on Monday revealed a slew of casting updates for the hit series.

Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie have all landed recurring roles for the second season, Deadline reports.

Character details are being kept under wraps, which isn't surprising.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 was shrouded in secrecy, and it looks like we're getting more of the same in the lead-up to the next batch of episodes.

Prime Video previously revealed that Sam Hazeldine would replace Joseph Mawle in the role of Adar.

No details about why Mawle departed the series after one season have been shared.

Also joining the cast for the sophomore season is Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin Eldon, Will Keen, Selina Lo,...

Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie have joined the Season 2 cast of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in recurring roles.

Developed by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, The Lord of the Rings series, which is currently in production in the UK, is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth — thousands of years before the events of the Lord of the Rings films and the novels by Jrr Tolkien. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.

No character descriptions have been revealed.

Hinds, Kinnear and Moodie join previously announced Season 2 recurring cast additions Sam Hazeldine, who takes on the role of Orc leader Adar, replacing Joseph Mawle, who portrayed the character in Season 1; as well as Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen ‘Zates’ Atour,...

Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is expanding its ensemble cast.

Season 2 of the record-breaking series boasts franchise newcomers Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie in recurring roles. The second season is currently in production in the U.K., with actors Calam Lynch, Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin Eldon, Will Keen, Selina Lo, Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen Atour, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle, Ben Daniels, Nicholas Woodeson, and Sam Hazeldine previously announced as part of the new cast.

Oscar-nominated “Belfast” star Hinds has appeared in hit films like “Silence, ” “Munich,” “Persuasion,” “There Will Be Blood,” “In Bruges,” “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” and “The Eclipse.” His TV background includes appearances in “Game of Thrones,” “Rome,” “The English,” “Prime Suspect,” and “The Dry.”

“Rings of Power” co-star Kinnear is best known as Bill Tanner in the James Bond films “Quantum of Solace,...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has added a trio of actors for its upcoming second season, including acclaimed actor Ciarán Hinds.

Hinds is best known for his roles on HBO’s Rome and Game of Thrones, along with big-screen performances in films such as Munich, There Will Be Blood, Belfast and Justice League.

The production has also cast Rory Kinnear (Skyfall, Spectre) and Tanya Moodie (Motherland, Sherlock) in the new season, which is currently in production in the U.K.

There is no description yet of the new roles, but all are recurring in the series.

The move follows recasting the villain Adar, with Sam Hazeldine replacing season one actor Joseph Mawle in the role.

The production also previously announced as joining the new season: Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin Eldon, Will Keen, Selina Lo, Calam Lynch, Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen ‘Zates’ Atour,...

The “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2 cast is growing, as Oscar-nominated actor Ciarán Hinds is joining the ensemble alongside two other newcomers. Hinds, Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie have all been set for recurring roles in the second season of the Prime Video series.

Details about these new roles are being kept under lock and key up on Mount Doom for the time-being.

The second season of the fantasy show is currently in production in the UK.

Hinds most recently starred in Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” but is best known for roles in acclaimed films like “Munich,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” and “Silence,” and also appeared in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” as Aberforth Dumbledore. Hinds is no stranger to fantasy television having played Mance Rayder on HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”

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