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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is coming soon and the mixed reception of the first season hasn't stopped Amazon from plowing ahead with their Lord of the Rings adaptation. Game of Thrones has had an enduring impact on the television industry, proving the interest in long-form fantasy TV shows. Studios and networks have naturally worked to fill the vacuum after it concluded, and Amazon Studios' The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power — inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's notes and appendices — has been one of the biggest contenders.

The Rings of Power is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, thousands of years before the events of The Lord of the Rings. The Prime Video series is an origin story of sorts for the One Ring forged by Sauron to rule them all, as covered briefly in the opening of The Fellowship Of The Ring. The Rings of Power season 1 served as something of a "mystery box," focusing on apparently original characters whose true identities were deeply established in Tolkien's lore. With those secrets now revealed, The Rings of Power season 2 will enter one of the most exciting periods in Middle-earth's history.

Latest Rings Of Power Season 2 News

An Exclusive Season 2 Clip Is Revealed

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel wearing armor in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Just days before the sophomore season's return, the latest news arrives in the form of an exclusive clip from Rings of Power season 2. In the tense one-minute scene, Isildur and Estrid are attacked by a gang of wildmen while riding through the woods. Though Estrid is able to escape, the wildmen subdue Isildur and are prepared to kill him before the shocking arrival of the elf Arondir. The elf fights off the wildmen with arrows and swordplay before freeing his ally. Though not particularly revealing in of story, the clip teases the action-packed excitement of the second season.

The clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the official for The Lord of the Rings on Prime Video:

The Rings Of Power Season 2 Release Date

Season 2 Arrives In August

A composite image of Adar looking on with scars on his face in front of Galadriel walking through the ash of Mordor in Rings of Power
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After an extended wait due to a lengthy production timeline and strike-related delays, Rings of Power season 2 has finally set a release date. Confirming Amazon's earlier announcement that the show would arrive sometime in 2024, the sophomore season is slated to premiere on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Like season 1, Rings of Power season 2 will consist of 8 episodes that will premiere weekly.

The Rings of Power season 1 concluded on October 14, 2022.

Rings Of Power Season 2 Cast

Who Returns To Middle-earth In Season 2?

It is expected that most of the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power cast will return for season 2, including Morfydd Clarke as Galadriel, Markella Kavanaugh as Nori, and Robert Aramayo as Elrond. Amazon has also confirmed eight new names ing the cast in currently undisclosed roles, including Oliver Alvn-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, William Chubb, and Kevin Eldon. Eldon in particular, is already experienced with high-fantasy settings thanks to his portrayal of Camello in Game of Thrones.

Also ing the Rings of Power season 2 cast are Ciarán Hinds, known for his role as the king of the Wildlings, Mance Rayder, from Game of Thrones. Rory Kinnear, best known as Bill Tanner from Daniel Craig's Bond trilogy, will play Tom Bombadil. Sam Hazeldine will be replacing Joseph Mawle as Adar in the Rings of Power season 2 cast. Amazon's Vernon Sanders didn't offer much of an explanation when interviewed. While he lauded Mawle's performance, the only explanation he could give was "unfortunately, it didn't work out" (via Gamespot).

The cast of Rings of Power season 2 includes:

Actor

Rings of Power Role

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Míriel
Miriel wearing her court garb in The Rings of Power

Robert Aramayo

Elrond
Robert Aramayo looking surprised as Elrond in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Owain Arthur

Durin IV
The Rings of Power Owain Arthur Durin

Maxim Baldry

Isildur
Maxim Baldry as Isildur in The Rings of Power

Morfydd Clark

Galadriel
Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power season 2

Ismael Cruz Córdova

Arondir
Ismael Cruz Cordova in Rings of Power

Charles Edward

Celebrimbor
Celebrimbor holding Feanor's hammer in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Trystan Gravelle

Pharazôn
Trystan Gravelle in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Ema Horvath

Eärien
A closeup of Eärien looking solemn in The Rings Of Power

Markella Kavenagh

Elanor "Nori" Brandyfoot
Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot looking up in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Geoff Morrell

Waldreg
A closeup of Waldreg in The Rings Of Power

Tyroe Muhafidin

Theo
Tyroe Muhafidin as Theo and Joseph Mawle as Adar in Rings of Power.

Peter Mullan

Durin III
A closeup of Durin III talking

Sophia Nomvete

Disa
Sophia Nomvete as Disa smiling in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Lloyd Owen

Elendil
Elendil on the deck of his ship in Rings of Power.

Alex Tarrant

Valandil
Rings of Power Valandil

Charlie Vickers

Sauron
Charlie Vickers as Halbrand in Rings of Power

Leon Wadham

Kemen
Kemen looking shifty in The Rings Of Power

Benjamin Walker

Gil-galad
Benjamin Walker in The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power

Daniel Weyman

The Stranger
Daniel Weyman as The Stranger in The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power.

Ben Daniels

Círdan
Ben Daniels as Cirdan Standing in a grand hall in Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power Season 2 (1)

Kevin Eldon

Narvi
Narvi promo image for The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power season 2

Sam Hazeldine

Adar
Sam Hazeldine as Adar in The Rings of Power season 2.

Ciarán Hinds

Wizard
Ciaran Hinds on horseback as Caesar in Rome

Amelia Kenworthy

Mirdania
Amelia Kenworthy in front of a colorful backdrop.

Rory Kinnear

Tom Bombadil
Rory Kinnear as Tom Bombadil looking to the side with concern in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.

Selina Lo

Rían
Selina Lo looks smugly at someone who holds a knife toward her

Calam Lynch

Camnir
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Megan Richards

Poppy Proudfellow
Markella Kavanagh and Megan Richards in The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power

Nia Towle

Estrid
Nia Towle sits on a bed while smiling in Persuasion

Gabriel Akuwudike

Unknown
Gabriel Akuwudike character walking with a woman.

Yasen "Zates" Atour

Unknown
Yasen Atour looks on while standing on a snowy peak in The Witcher

Nicholas Woodeson

Unknown
Nicholas Woodeson as a pyschologist speaking with James Bond in Skyfall.

Oliver Alvin-Wilson

Unknown
Oliver Alvin-Wilson performing onstage holding his cast member.

Stuart Bowman

Unknown
Stuart Bowman as Alexandre Bontemps in Versailles.

Gavi Singh Chera

Unknown
Gavi Singh Chera in Vera.

William Chubb

Unknown
William Chubb in House of Cards.

Will Keen

Unknown
Will Keen As Father Mahail In His Dark Materials

Tanya Moodie

Unknown
Tanya Moodie as Judge Meadows in Silo

What We Know About The Rings Of Power Season 2's Story

Season 2 Has A Lot In Store

The three Elven rings sit on a pedestal in Rings of Power

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 story will continue to tell the story of Middle-earth's Second Age. Season 1 ended with the three elven rings forged and, unlike in Tolkien's novels, mithril is the key to their creation. The forging of more rings will require more mithril, meaning the ongoing story of Khazad-dûm and the Balrog that lurks beneath the mines will surely be important. Meanwhile, Gandalf is journeying to the lands of Rhûn, an area Tolkien never really explored but seems to be significant in the Rings of Power season 2 story.

There have been reports of a massive, two-episode-long battle sequence (via Clark revealed.

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Morfydd Clark as Galadriel and a palantir in The Rings of Power and Christopher Lee as Saruman in Lord of the Rings
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The LotR movies are coming from Warner Bros. and New Line, a continuation of Peter Jackson's original franchise.

Warner Bros. announced a new trilogy of Lord of the Rings movies was in development. However, Rings of Power and the new Lord of the Rings movies aren't connected. The LotR movies are coming from Warner Bros. and New Line, a continuation of Peter Jackson's original franchise. Amazon isn't involved in any way, and the two projects share nothing beyond the spiritual kinship of both being Tolkien adaptations.

Amazon Studios' Jennifer Salke has already spoken up on this, and isn't worried about Rings of Power sharing the Tolkien fandom with a new feature-length trilogy. Speaking to Variety, Salke confidently stated "We love our original series. We’re extremely proud of it, and invested long term. So, we definitely think there’s enough fan love to sustain ours for a long time." It's clear that the creative team behind The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 welcomes the competition.

The Rings Of Power Season 2 Trailer

Watch The Trailer Below

A composite image of Adar looking shocked in front of the poster for Rings of Power season 1
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To hype the anticipated sophomore season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Prime Video has released a trailer that teases what's in store. The short video catches up with Middle-earth after the events of season 1 and shows Sauron's fortress of Barad-dûr beginning to take its evil shape. Furthermore, the teaser also shows the forging of more Rings of Power, a pivotal moment in the Lord of the Rings timeline.

With the August release date right around the corner, a second trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con. The nearly 4-minute-long trailer reintroduces the world of Middle-earth and sets up the impending conflict between Sarumon and the rest of Middle-earth. Meanwhile, Galadriel is tempted by the ring, though she believes it is leading her on a great quest. Through a series of quick scenes, the trailer the teases Ents, Balrog, and even a much smaller Shelob.

Offering a more concise look at the season than previous trailer, an official trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 2 was revealed just weeks before the premiere. The forging of the eponymous rings is the focal point of the trailer as Galadriel's potential corruption is teased throughout. Sauron's evil influence continues to spread, which will lead to massive battles.

Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power Season 2 Poster Showing Charlie Vickers as Sauron

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Release Date
September 1, 2022
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.

Directors
J.A. Bayona, Sanaa Hamri
Writers
Patrick McKay, John D. Payne, J.R.R. Tolkien, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Stephany Folsom, Nicholas Adams
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The Lord of the Rings
Seasons
2
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Amazon Prime Video