New Rings Of Power Season 3 Star Confirms Biggest Regret For Long-Missing Character

Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:20 PM EST Jennifer is a TV and Movie News Editor at ScreenRant. She started her journey in entertainment media in 2022 when she first joined Valnet at CBR before coming to ScreenRant. Jennifer loves TV, especially science fiction. She also loves late-night talk shows, due to her insomnia. Alien: Earth is definitely one of her favorite shows, and she jumps on any chance she gets to write about it. Even on her days off, she will claim an Alien Earth article if one is available. Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are two of her favorite late-night hosts, and Conan O'Brien before he left his show. Her Alien: Earth coverage for ScreenRant is by far the work that she is most proud of so far. She was initially a finance and political editor, but her passion for pop culture convinced her to transition into entertainment journalism. During her off time, she loves to binge-watch cooking shows such as Kitchen Nightmares. Jennifer also loves spending time with her daughter and cherishes every moment of it. Sign in to your ScreenRant account The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3's new star reveals the biggest regret of his character ahead of his debut. The third season of Prime Video's hit fantasy series will finally introduce a major member of Isildur's family. The upcoming chapter will bring Anárion into the story after the character was mentioned but never appeared during the first two seasons. Andrew Richardson will portray the younger son of Elendil (Lloyd Owen) and brother of Isildur (Maxim Baldry) and Eärien (Ema Horvath), expanding the show's exploration of one of Middle-earth's most important families. Although Anárion has been absent from the series until now, his family has a ton of grief, particularly as political tensions have escalated in Númenor. Elendil's loyalty to Queen Regent Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) has pitted him against the kingdom's leadership. Meanwhile, Eärien has joined forces with Pharazôn (Trystan Gravelle), making things even more complicated. Now that Anárion is finally in the picture, Rings of Power season 3 will have an opportunity to explore how these conflicts have affected another member of the family. In an interview with TV Insider, Richardson discussed Anárion's role in Rings of Power season 3 and what matters most to him. The actor explained that the character's devotion extends to both his relatives and his soldiers. However, despite his commitment to those around him, Anárion also feels a lot of regret about the time he has spent away from his siblings. Richardson reveals that what Anárion regrets the most is missing out on years of his siblings' lives after leaving Númenor. He explained that the character is desperate to reconnect with Eärien, implying that Anárion could potentially let a lot of things slide despite the fact that it may go against everything that he believes in. Additionally, the actor said that Anárion is a very forgiving person, especially when it comes to those closest to him. He further elaborated, stating that one of his character's biggest goals is to make up for lost time. Richardson's comments provide a clearer picture of how Anárion might fit into Rings of Power season 3. While Elendil and Isildur have already gone through major developments, Anárion's introduction adds another element to the family's constant conflict. During Rings of Power season 2, Eärien got more involved with Pharazôn, creating more tension between her and Elendil. Her decisions placed her on a different path from her father. Richardson's comments could mean that Anárion could forgive his sister more easily than most. However, it remains unclear how their relationship will develop once they reunite. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 will premiere on Prime Video on November 11, 2026. Release Date September 1, 2022 Network Amazon Prime Video Showrunner John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Louise Hooper, Charlotte Brändström, Wayne Yip 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 Franchise(s) The Lord of the Rings