What role will Ciaran Hinds play in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? Character explored as first look revealed 

Rings of Power - Season 2  Image Source: Prime Video
The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power - Season 2 Image Source: Prime Video

Details confirming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power include the introduction of a new character, Dark Wizard, played by Ciaran Hinds. Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie are the latest additions to the newest season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Hinds's character will focus on the rise of evil in the Middle-Earth during the Second Age. Ciaran Hinds, known for his roles in Zack Snyder's Justice League, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Frozen 2, Game of Thrones, and Belfast, has created anticipation for his new role in the show.

Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie's roles have also excited the fans. The duo is being introduced as the book characters Tom Bombadil and Guandabel. Keep reading as we unwind the new characters in the trilogy.


Who is The Dark Wizard in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Introducing Ciaran Hinds as the Dark Wizard Image Source: Prime Video
Introducing Ciaran Hinds as the Dark Wizard Image Source: Prime Video

As reported by Deadline and CBR, Ciaran Hinds's character in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 is a dark and powerful wizard whose origins and intentions are shrouded in secrecy. He has a legion of magic-wielding acolytes who obey his every command — among them the three travelers who sought out the Stranger at the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 is set to feature newcomers and aims to reveal the Stranger's identity and wizard origin story.


Newcomers in The Rings of Power - Season 2

Amazon has already announced the names of the actors who will play the recurring characters and the new additions to the series. Apart from the aforementioned three new characters, these are the thespians who will be joining them in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2:

  1. Gabriel Akuwudike
  2. Yasen' Zates' Atour
  3. Ben Daniels
  4. Amelia Kenworthy
  5. Nia Towle
  6. Nicholas Woodeson
  7. Oliver Alvin-Wilson
  8. Stuart Bowman
  9. Gavi Singh Chera
  10. William Chubb
  11. Kevin Eldon
  12. Will Keen
  13. Selina Lo.
  14. Calam Lynch

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will be released on 29 August 2024. The show will release an episode every week until the season finale on 3 October 2024.


You can watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 only on Amazon Prime Video.

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