The first season of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power ended in 2022. After a brief hiatus, the show is set to return with its second installment on August 29, 2024. The series is adapted from the Lord of The Rings books authored by J.R.R. Tolkien between 1954 and 1955.
The show tells the story of a kingdom where sorcery is abundant, and it is in every living thing as a part of their being. The literature (and films) have brought to life unforgettable figures such as Gandalf, Gollum, Galadriel, Saruman, and Frodo Baggins, to mention a few. All these remain in the memories of fans who are looking forward to Prime Video's version of their beloved characters.
With the return of the series just around the corner, let’s examine who will play their respective characters in Season 2 of Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power.
Cast and characters from Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power returning for Season 2
1) Morfydd Clark as 'Galadriel'
The beloved protagonist of the show, Galadriel, is set to return with Morfydd Clark reprising her role. This elf is fierce and tenacious, holds the power of telekineses, and can send messages from her mind far across her primary location.
Galadriel can predict future events and prevent others from reading her true thoughts. Additionally, she's the wielder of the water ring - Nenya.
2) Robert Aramayo as 'Elrond'
Another iconic elf, Elrond, is played by Robert Aramayo, the Game of Thrones alumnus. Reigning from a powerful heritage with a name to live up to, Elrond pours his heart and soul during missions. Like his legendary father, Earendil, he's prudent and passionate about maintaining peace and balance.
Furthermore, Elrond is indulged in politics and eagerly looks to help in the kingdom of Lindon. The upcoming season of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will unravel more about his character.
3) Cynthia Addai-Robinson as 'Tar-Miriel'
Cynthia Addai-Robinson plays the queen of Numenor Tar-Meriel in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Her character is bold, courageous, and empathetic. Miriel is a noble woman, a problem solver, and a fierce protector.
At a glance, everything appears normal in her kingdom. Will she finally face the problems she has been dismissing?
4) Owain Arthur as 'Durin IV'
Owain Arthur takes on the role of the powerful and fearless dwarf Durin IV in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Arthur is the ruler of the Khazad-Dum - a once-abandoned dwarf kingdom. Durin IV, like the aforementioned royal characters, is noble and fierce and would lay his life on the line for his people.
While Durin IV is a fighter, he's also a lover of his darling wife, Disa, played by Sophia Nomvete. There's nothing he wouldn't do for the love of his life, as she is, perhaps the bane of his existence. Season 2 will explore more about their relationship and Durin IV's fate after the formation of the rings.
5) Ismael Cruz Cordova as 'Arondir'
Ismail Cruz plays Silvan elf Arondir, a guard of the kingdom who patrols the Southlands to safeguard the inhabiting humans. Arondir's most noteworthy feature is his exceptional skill with archery.
Despite being underestimated in season 1, Arondir has proved his worth and relevance to the storyline. He is romantically involved with Bronwyn, a human from the Southlands. Since his laws prevent him from pursuing such an ordeal, season 2 will explore their storyline a little more.
6) Nazanin Boniadi as 'Bronwyn'
Nazanin Boniadi, a human widow from the Southlands who cherishes her son, Theo, plays Bronwyn in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Bronwyn yearns to use her gifts to the best of her abilities since her people have enough turmoil.
Meeting Arondir changes her perception of elves. She is drawn to his kindness and bravery.
7) Benjamin Walker as 'Gil-galad'
Veteran actor Benjamin Walker plays the king of elves and Gil-Gildad in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Renowned for his role in Jessica Jones, Walker's character is often draped in gold and always carries a spear-of-sorts. Although he's a man of few words, Gil-Gildad never minces his words and is swift in judgment.
Gil-Gildad is dedicated to preserving peace in his kingdom no matter the cost. As a king, he has the acute skill of foretelling a situation in front of him. Not only would he be able to explain the aftermath but also suggest a practical solution to tackle an issue.
8) Daniel Weyman as 'The Stranger'
Season 1's most baffling character in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is 'The Stranger' - played by Daniel Weyman. Many speculate that this mysterious character with powerful abilities may be Gandalf. However, his true identity remains under wraps.
This wayward stranger caused quite a kerfuffle after crashing Middle-Earth via a meteor. Although he doesn't talk much, the stranger plays a crucial role in season 1. Season 2 will hopefully shed more light on who he is.
9) Charlie Vickers as 'Sauron' (Formerly 'Halbrand')
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power fans were left dumbstruck when Sauron was revealed in the finale of season 1. Before being discovered, Sauron was formerly known as Halbrand and is played by Charles Vickers. The same actor is set to reprise his role under the aforementioned name.
Vicker's character had the fandom, and Galadriel fooled the entire time, playing an entirely different person. However, now that things are out in the open, more about Sauron's character and schemes will unfurl in season 2.
10) Charles Edwards as 'Celebrimbor'
Charles Edwards takes on the role of another legendary and beloved character in the Lord of the Rings franchise - Celebrimbor. This elf's reputation precedes himself. Not only is he powerful, but his skill in forging weapons remains unmatched in the elven world.
Celebrimbor is responsible for the creation of the unique Silmarils and was unfortunately coerced into concocting the rings of powers under Sauron's influence and magic. The upcoming season will most likely feature Celebrimbor facing the aftermath of his decisions.
New characters and cast joining The Lord of The Rings: Rings of Power
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has fans abuzz with curiosity about whether or not there will be new additions to the series. There are new cast members joining in for season 2 of the show. However, the names of these characters remain unknown. This is a complete list of the cast who will appear in season 2 of the series:
- Ciaran Hinds
- Rory Kinnear
- Ben Daniels
- Tanya Moodie
- Oliver Alvin-Wilson
- Stuart Bowman
- Gavi Singh
- William Chubb
- Kevin Eldon
- Will Keen
- Selina Lo
- Calam Lynch
- Gabriel Akuwudike
- Yasen 'Zates' Atour
- Nia Towle
- Nicholas Woodeson
- Amelia Kenworthy
While the names of these characters are yet to be unveiled, fans speculate that several people, including members of the Blue Wizards, will make an appearance.
With season 2 of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power looming on the horizon, you can catch up to season 1 on Prime Video.
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