Maxim Baldry. Payne and Patrick McKay. Morfydd Clark Crawl , Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was also confirmed to portray a younger version of the royal Elf Galadriel, played by Cate Blanchett in the original trilogy. I must thank the creative team for their encouragement towards trying something that I believed was new, exciting and beautiful.
A post shared by Tom Budge tombudgeofecal. Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the original trilogy, has expressed interest in reprising his role. But are you suggesting that someone else is going to play it? Not to be a stick in your spokes, Ian, but might it be time to let someone else have a go?
They could never top it! The characters are so beloved. It did not mention a particular role, and an earlier image was removed that featured a range of police mugshots to illustrate the look the agency is seeking. However other reports have suggested that nudity will instead be sparse and not sexualised — but will instead be linked to the corruption of the elves as they slowly transform into orcs.
A rather stunning first-look image was released in August , and it did not take long for fan speculation to run wild. The city closely matches the description of the city of Tirion, located on Valinor — a realm outside of Middle Earth also known as the Undying Lands, where Frodo, Bilbo and Gandalf are seen sailing towards at the end of Return of the King.
However, it is the plant life that has gotten fans most excited, as the two trees on the horizon emanating light seem suspiciously similar to the Two Trees of Valinor. What is most notable about the Two Trees however is that their existence predates even The First Age, suggesting that the Amazon show will feature flashbacks or a prologue set even further in the past.
The robed figure may also be one of the Valar who originally shaped and ruled the world, hinting that the series may well explore the creation of Middle Earth. Initially the series was only allowed to adapt events of the Second Age from The Lord of the Rings books and their extensive appendices, however in July it was reported that the Tolkien Estate are happy with the development of the series so far and granted the production access to certain passages of short story collections The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales.
This will be the first time ever that passages from either book have been licensed for the screen, though it is unclear if the rights were granted in time for their inclusion in season one. Game of Thrones writer and co-executive producer Bryan Cogman will also be consulting on the series. Also joining the creative team is Wayne Che Yip who has signed on to not just direct four episodes of the show, but to be an executive producer too. Yip is well known to genre fans for his directorial work having been involved in, amongst many other things, Doctor Who, its short-lived spin-off, Class, and Doom Patrol.
The company may be keeping its cards close to its chest when it comes to actual announcements, but behind the scenes Amazon has quietly been paving the way for its landmark release. Over the course of a number of messages, the maps have gradually been filled in — but what could it mean?
The messages then continue, quoting from a section of the books describing the infamous rings of power. Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, pic. Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, pic. Prices may change. Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Cybersecurity Mobile Policy Privacy Scooters. Phones Laptops Headphones Cameras. Tablets Smartwatches Speakers Drones. Peter Tait will also be in the series. Perhaps he'll be playing another monster? No specifics about anyone's roles have yet been officially confirmed.
In other casting news, Sir Ian McKellen — who played Gandalf in the three Lord of the Rings movies and The Hobbit trilogy — has said that no other actor could play the wise wizard. But are you suggesting that someone else is going to play it?
Amazon has not confirmed the report. That's enough money to make Smaug blush. Reports have indicated that we could be looking at potentially five seasons of The Lord of the Rings TV show, though only the first has so-far been confirmed. That would certainly make the eye-watering budget make sense as an investment.
But how many episodes in season one? We have confirmation that there will initially be eight episodes. There's no word yet on how long each episode will be, though we suspect, with a show of this stature, that we're looking at hour-long episodes. That is, however, just an educated guess. What's not a guess is The Lord of the Rings TV show release schedule — episodes are going to be released weekly. So, come September , you don't need to book the whole day off to binge through the show.
Unless you want to replay the episode over and over again looking for Easter eggs and references to Tolkien lore As noted, Morfydd Clark will reportedly play Galadriel. This works within the setting and also opens the doors to a few other familiar faces. Reports have indicated that we can expect Elrond, played by Hugo Weaving in the movies, and plays a key role in Tolkien's work. As seen in The Lord of the Rings, he plays a key part in defeating Sauron. Speaking of the Dark Lord There's also word that Sauron will play a key part in the series.
Considering how "The Lord of the Rings" title refers to Sauron, it makes sense that the villain will be part of the TV series. There's no word on casting for Sauron or Elrond. However, TheOneRing. Clark has spoken about filming the series , though remained coy about her role.
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