One of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood just got confirmed this morning with the news that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has finally, officially, been renewed for Season 3 by Prime Video. This shouldn't come as a shock given the sheer amount of money and faith put into the franchise by Amazon Studios, but even still, it's nice to know that it's definitely returning, particularly after that cliffhanger on which we ended the Season 2 finale.
The second season concluded with Sauron (Charlie Vickers) — still in the form of Annatar, the gift-giving elf who manipulated his way into creating the Rings of Power — gathering an army of orcs and defeating the elves at Eregion. Shooting for season 3 is now expected to begin in the spring, and it is currently in pre-production at its new location in Shepperton Studios on the outskirts of London. Charlotte Brändström, who served as a co-executive producer and directed several episodes in Seasons 1 and 2, will step into an executive producer role while continuing as a director for Season 3. Sanaa Hamri is also set to return as a director, with seasoned filmmaker Stefan Schwartz joining the series.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios, in a statement released this morning. “The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what’s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled. We look forward to continuing this epic journey, for our global customers, delving even deeper into the legendary tales that shaped Middle-earth.”
Who Else is in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'?
Over the first two seasons, the sprawling cast has featured alongside Vickers as Sauron, the likes of Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Robert Aramayo as Elrond, Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot, Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir, Benjamin Walker as High King Gil-galad, Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Queen Regent Míriel, Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV, Sophia Nomvete as Disa, Nazanin Boniadi as Bronwyn, Daniel Weyman as The Stranger — who was later confirmed to be Gandalf the Grey, and Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor. After the events of Season 2, it's safe to say that a few of these castmembers won't be returning for Season 3.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power streams on Prime Video. You can watch the first two seasons of the series there in their entirety.
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