One of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood just got confirmed this morning with the news thatThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas 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’sdefinitelyreturning, particularly after that cliffhanger on which we ended theSeason 2finale.
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 Hamriis also set to return as a director, with seasoned filmmakerStefan Schwartzjoining the series.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powercontinues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway,” saidVernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios, in a statement released this morning. “The creative team has an extraordinary visionof 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 ofMorfydd Clarkas Galadriel,Robert Aramayoas Elrond,Markella Kavenaghas Nori Brandyfoot,Ismael Cruz Córdovaas Arondir,Benjamin Walkeras High King Gil-galad,Cynthia Addai-Robinsonas Queen Regent Míriel,Owain Arthuras Prince Durin IV,Sophia Nomveteas Disa,Nazanin Boniadias Bronwyn,Daniel Weymanas The Stranger — who was later confirmed to be Gandalf the Grey, andCharles Edwardsas 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 Powerstreams on Prime Video. You can watch the first two seasons of the series there in their entirety.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
