'The Rings of Power': Meet the Ensemble Cast of the 'Lord of the Rings' Prequel Series (Exclusive)
etonline.com, led by showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. Based on appendices written by J.R.R. Tolkien, the series is set thousands of years ahead of the events that happened in the films and books as it tells the story about a time in Middle-earth during relative peace before the re-emergence of an evil force.Like the films, the series features an expansive cast -- 21 series regulars in season 1 to be exact -- as it explores Tolkien’s sprawling fantasy world.
The ensemble features a collection of Australian, English and Welsh performers, with some of the biggest stars being Benjamin Walker (), Charles Edwards (), Ismael Cruz Córdova (), Morfydd Clark () and Robert Aramayo ().“There’s 21 season regulars, but I think we all color the world in our own specific way, and you’ll fall in love with everyone in your own way,” Maxim Baldry, who plays Isildur, says, explaining that this series “is about friendship and bravery.
And I think everyone has the capacity for evil and darkness. But there’s always shades of light, and I think this show really explores that.” And over the course of season 1, “we’re setting up a lot of different worlds,” he adds.
During San Diego Comic-Con 2022, where the series made an impressive debut, the cast opened up to ET about their respective roles in the sprawling saga, giving fans a peek inside of what’s to come from the first eight episodes of, which premieres Friday, Sept.
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