With showrunnersJ.D. PayneandPatrick McKay’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerpremiering in multiple languages and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Friday, September 2, I recently got to speak withTrystan Gravelle(Pharazôn) andCynthia Addai-Robinson(Queen Regent Míriel) about making the highly anticipated series. While the rest of the year has some big shows set to premiere, Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerwas my most anticipated series. I actually got to watch the first two episodes, and they’re incredible. Everything from the cinematography to the costumes to the movie quality sets. And, of course, the cast. I can’t wait to see more.Look at the new trailer and tell me you’re not excitedto see this show.
During the interview, they talked about the making ofThe Rings of Power, how the series introduces us to Númenor at the height of its power, what they’re most excited for people to see, whyLOTRhas been popular for so long and with so many people, their favorite episode, the incredible sets, and their favorite moment from the originalLord of the Ringsmovies.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweralso starsMorfydd Clark (Galadriel),Rob Aramayo(Elrond),Charlie Vickers(Halbrand),Megan Richards(Poppy Proudfellow),Benjamin Walker(High King Gil-galad)Sara Zwangobani(Marigold Brandyfoot),Charles Edwards(Celebrimbor),Nazanin Boniadi(Bronwyn),Ismael Cruz Córdova(Arondir),Sophia Nomvete(Princess Disa),Owain Arthur(Prince Durin IV),Daniel Weyman(The Stranger),Maxim Baldry(Isildur),Ema Horvath(Eärien),Lenny Henry(Sadoc Burrows),Markella Kavenagh(Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot),Tyroe Muhafidin(Theo),Lloyd Owen(Elendil),Dylan Smith(Largo Brandyfoot), andLeon Wadham(Kemen).
Watch what Trystan Gravelle and Cynthia Addai-Robinson had to say above, and below is exactly what we talked about.
Trystan Gravelle and Cynthia Addai-Robinson
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