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- British actor Jamie Campbell Bower said joining “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” fulfilled a childhood dream, as the cast gathered in London for the global premiere of the fantasy series’ third season on Tuesday.
- Payne said the first two seasons had introduced audiences to key characters and storylines across Middle-earth before bringing them together in the third season.
- Welsh actor Morfydd Clark, who plays the Elven commander Galadriel, said the number of people involved in bringing the fantasy world to life often went unnoticed.
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British actor Jamie Campbell Bower said joining “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” fulfilled a childhood dream, as the cast gathered in London for the global premiere of the fantasy series’ third season on Tuesday.
Speaking to Reuters, Bower recalled receiving an email offering him a role in the series.
“It felt like home. It felt very warm and loving,” he said. “Of course, there’s the inner child in me who watched the films growing up, who’s screaming.”
The new season moves forward five years from the events of the second season, focusing on Sauron’s war against the Elves.
Co-showrunner J.D. Payne said the first two seasons had introduced audiences to key characters and storylines across Middle-earth before bringing them together in the third season.
“All roads lead to Sauron this season,” Payne said. “He’s forging the One Ring, and as a fan, seeing the volcano, seeing Charlie Vickers there with the hammer … it’s a really, really special moment.”
Vickers, who plays Sauron, said filming the scenes had been physically demanding.
“It took a lot out of us. But then you just have to pinch yourself and be like, what an incredible job and incredible thing to be a part of,” he said.
The series, a major production known for its expansive sets and large-scale world-building, also relies on a large crew working behind the scenes.
Welsh actor Morfydd Clark, who plays the Elven commander Galadriel, said the number of people involved in bringing the fantasy world to life often went unnoticed.
“It’s a whole village,” she said. “If you don’t know what to do when you’re leaving school, look into the types of things that are needed on a film set. You will find the perfect thing for you.”
For Cynthia Addai-Robinson, who plays Míriel, the appeal of the series lies not only in its battles and visual spectacle but also in the relationships between its characters.
“I think what keeps an audience engaged and coming back is the relationship between brother and sister, father and daughter, best friends, lovers. Even though it’s fantasy, it feels very humanistic,” she said.
Ismael Cruz Córdova, who plays Arondir, reflected on the series’ role in wider discussions about diversity, representation and fandom. The Puerto Rican actor said the focus had shifted towards the impact of his character on viewers.
“The focus has shifted into how impactful it has been and how real this character has been able to touch people’s lives,” he said.
“I belong everywhere, and we belong everywhere. And no one should feel like they should be limited for any reason whatsoever to dream and to actually achieve it,” he added.
The first four episodes of the third season are due to be released on Prime Video on Wednesday, November 11.
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