‘The Rings Of Power’ Actress Nazanin Boniadi On Her Decision To Depart Series Season 2

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UPDATE: Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power actress Nazanin Boniadi has taken to social to explain why she’s not coming back for season 2 in the role of human healer Bronwyn. “I made the choice not to return for season two of ‘Rings of Power.’ This was unrelated to my subsequent decision to prioritize my advocacy,” says the actress who has been a champion for #WomanLifeFreedom uprising in Iran “and to advocate for the people in my homeland who have been risking everything for freedom.” In today’s Instagram post she further expressed, “Throughout my career, the values I have held most dear are honesty, empathy and integrity.”   “My character Bronwyn was committed to these same ideals in striving for a fairer world, which is why I connected so deeply with her,” she added, “I look forward to sharing my latest projects with you soon.” A post shared by Nazanin Boniadi (@nazaninboniadi) PREVIOUS, 9:23AM: Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power actress Nazanin Boniadi won’t be returning as her human healer character Bronwyn for season 2 of the Prime Video series.

Deadline has also confirmed that Boniadi’s role has not been recast. Bronwyn is the mother of Theo (Tyroe Muhafidin) and the lover of elf warrior Arondir (Ismael Cruz Cordova).

Both Muhafidin and Cordova are returning for season 2. Bronwyn didn’t make an appearance in the recent teaser trailer for season 2 of Rings of Power.

Boniadi recently wrote on Instagram that she paused acting “to focus solely on the #WomanLifeFreedom uprising in Iran and to advocate for the people in my homeland who have been risking everything for freedom.” She also mentioned Deadline’s announcement of her movie, A Mosquito in the Ear, which she said, “Despite my passion for acting, I knew it