
13, 2017, for a reported $250 million, though showrunners Patrick McKay and J. + 23 More The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 renewalĪmazon acquired the rights to make a Lord of the Rings television show on Nov. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power main castĬheck out our character guide for the main Season 1 characters in the series: Prime Video has not revealed who will play the character in the series. Círdan appeared briefly in the first and third movies and was portrayed by Michael Elsworth. Fans of the books will remember that Círdan is the oldest living elf, so old that he is the only known elf to have a beard. Payne confirmed to Time that he was excited for fans to meet their version of Círdan in Season 2. Before Season 1 even premiered, co-showrunner J. No reason was given for the recasting.Īs for new characters coming in Season 2, we don't know much, but we do know that one well-known character from the Tolkien universe will be making an appearance: Círdan the Shipwright. Joseph Mawle will be replaced by Peaky Blinders actor Sam Hazeldine going forward, according to TVLine. The role of Adar, the villainous leader of the Orcs, has been recast. We do know, however, that one familiar character will be played by a new actor. Their characters also have not been announced. Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen 'Zates' Atour, Ben Daniels, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle, and Nicholas Woodeson were added to the cast in December, per Deadline, along with Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin Eldon, Will Keen, Selina Lo, and Calam Lynch. Variety reported on March 20 that Hinds ( Belfast), Kinnear ( Penny Dreadful), and Moodie ( Empire of Light) will each recur in Season 2.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 castĬiarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie are the latest actors to join the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. At the moment, we don't have more news about the show's production. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Ben Rothstein/Amazon Studios The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 latest newsįilming for The Rings of Power wrapped a few weeks before the actors strike began, according to Variety.
