We hope you haven’t overindulged at your second breakfast, because we’ve got new Lord of the Rings details to tuck in to. 

Today, Vanity Fair exclusively revealed a first look at Prime Video’s The Rings of Power. Finally, fans have more details about the prequel series – namely, who we can expect to see driving the story.

The Vanity Fair images confirm both new and familiar characters in the LOTR universe. Fans will recognize elven queen Galadriel (played by Morfydd Clark in the series, Cate Blanchett’s role in the Peter Jackson films) and Elrond, played by Robert Aramayo (Hugo Weaving in the films).

Galadriel, commander of the Northern Armies, played by Morfydd Clark.
Galadriel, commander of the Northern Armies, played by Morfydd Clark.
The half-elf Elrond (Robert Aramayo), a politically ambitious young leader.
The half-elf Elrond (Robert Aramayo), a politically ambitious young leader.
Prime Video Rings of Power Elrond and Galadriel
Elrond and Galadriel.

Other big names from LOTR lore include elven crafter Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards), who helped forge the famed Rings of Power. The series also features Aragorn’s ancestor Isildur (Maxim Baldry), who will grow up to help defeat Sauron and cut the ring from his finger.

Newly revealed characters include Charlie Vickers and Nazanin Boniadi as humans Halbrand and Bronwyn; Ismael Cruz Córdova as elf Arondir; and Owain Arthur and Sophia Nomvete as dwarven royalty Durin IV and Disa respectively. Markella Kavanagh, Megan Richards, and Sir Lenny Henry will play harfoots, predecessors to hobbits.

The dwarven princess Disa, played by Sophia Nomvete, standing at Khazad-dûm’s entrance.
The dwarven princess Disa, played by Sophia Nomvete, standing at Khazad-dûm’s entrance.
Prime Video Rings of Power: Charlie Vickers as new character Halbrand
Charlie Vickers as new character Halbrand.

While specific plot details about The Rings of Power are still being kept closely under wraps, showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne did comment on one thing fans can expect from the show. Or rather, one thing not to expect – excessive violence and sex in the vein of Game of Thrones.

McKay said the goal of Rings of Power was “to make a show for everyone, for kids who are 11, 12, and 13, even though sometimes they might have to pull the blanket up over their eyes if it’s a little too scary.” 

Prime Video's Rings of Power: The silvan elf Arondir, a new character played by Ismael Cruz Córdova.
The silvan elf Arondir, a new character played by Ismael Cruz Córdova.
Bronwyn (played by Nazanin Boniadi) with her forbidden love, Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova), in the village of Tirharad.
Bronwyn (Nazanin Boniadi) with her forbidden love, Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova), in the village of Tirharad.

He elaborated that the series wants to preserve the tone and feel of J.R.R. Tolkien’s original books.

“This is material that is sometimes scary—and sometimes very intense, sometimes quite political, sometimes quite sophisticated—but it’s also heartwarming and life-affirming and optimistic. It’s about friendship and it’s about brotherhood and underdogs overcoming great darkness.”

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere on Prime Video September 2.

You can find more details and images for the series in the official Vanity Fair feature.

Source: Vanity Fair

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