The first physical sign of life from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 is here. Round 1 of Amazon’s new Middle-earth epic ended in mid-October, 4 seasons are still to come. And the cast is growing. The official Lord of the Rings series Twitter channel has just released 7 new stars announced.
Below is a real bang:
Joseph Mawle will no longer be part of the series, fans will have to get used to a new actor for one of the main characters. We also introduce you to the other actors and tell you where you know them from.
The orc leader Adar is played by a different actor in season 2
Sam Hazeldine (The Witcher) fills in for Mawle and embodies the mysterious orc leader Adar from season 2. The Hollywood Reporter reports.
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There is no justification for the surprising change of actors. He hits the series hard. Joseph Mawle was one of the most prominent actors in the series, having already embodied Jon Snow’s uncle in Game of Thrones. He gave the villain Adar great complexity and depth. The figure approached the orcs with a warmth never experienced before. More about the character: This is the background of Adar.
Lots of fantasy experience: The new stars for Lord of the Rings season 2
Amazon mostly recruits from The Witcher and Game of Thrones. One cast member has appeared briefly in the HBO series and two in Netflix’s The Witcher.
Gabriel Akuwudike had a brief appearance in Game of Thrones
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Yasen Atour has already completed a major role in Season 2 of The Witcher
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You know Nicholas Woodeson from Skyfall and John Carter
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Nia Towle was in the Elton John biopic Rocketman
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Ben Daniels is probably the most recognizable face. Most recently, he honored the Netflix series Jupiter’s Legacy
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Of all the newcomers, Amelia Kenworthy is the great unknown. Lord of the Rings will be their first major production
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Who do the new cast members play in the Lord of the Rings series?
Unfortunately, Amazon has not yet released any information on this. Characters have not yet been assigned to any of the new cast members, save for Sam Hazeldine. There remains only: a lot of speculation. Here we have listed 5 new characters that definitely need to be cast in Season 2. Below that, for example
Elendil’s second son, Anárion, and Galadriel’s husband, Celeborn.
When does Lord of the Rings season 2 start?
Lord of the Rings fans will have to wait about 2 years. The season will probably start in autumn 2024. You can read all the other information about the new episodes here in our detailed overview.
The Power Rings: Lord of the Rings Series Finale Podcast with Season 2 Outlook
In the grand finale of Episodes 7 and 8, Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power solves the greatest mysteries of Season 1. We discuss the revelations and take a look ahead at what promises the show is already making for Season 2.
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From hidden Lord of the Rings references to promised new characters joining Galadriel and Sauron, we take a close look at the season ending, covering the best and worst moments alike.