The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Cast & Character Guide (Including Season 3 Additions)

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power joined Amazon Prime Video in 2022 to critical acclaim, with a wide range of characters that grew even wider for season 2, and again for season 3. Based on high fantasy pioneer J.R.R. Tolkien's work, the show tackled tales set in the Second Age of Middle-earth. Rings of Power has the rights to adapt Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, plus its appendices, and the story itself features both original characters and those drawn right from canon. Many of the same power players have been involved in Rings of Power since day one, but as we head into season 3, a handful have come and gone. Poor Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) passed away in season 2, as did Sam Hazeldine's Adar. As these characters are left behind, more are added to the score. Said and done, it just means there are even more names and faces to keep track of as Rings of Power continues. Picture Actor Character Info Charlie Vickers Sauron Tolkien character Morfydd Clark Galadriel Tolkien character Charles Edwards Celebrimbor Tolkien character Markella Kavenagh Nori Original character Robert Aramayo Elrond Tolkien character Owain Arthur Durin IV Tolkien character Daniel Weyman Gandalf Tolkien character Ismael Cruz Córdova Arondir Original character Lloyd Owen Elendil Tolkien character Maxim Baldry Isildur Tolkien character Cynthai Addai-Robinson Míriel Tolkien character Trystan Gravelle Ar-Pharazôn Tolkien character Sam Hazeldine Adar Original character Who Is Joining The Rings Of Power Season 3 As The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 jumps ahead five years, there are, naturally, new characters ready to be introduced. The majority of these are family members of existing characters who hadn't yet been brought into play. As always, we also have a good mix of canon and original characters. Jamie Campbell Bower As Celeborn An exciting addition to Rings of Power season 3 is Jamie Campbell Bower, best known for playing Henry Creel/ Vecna in Netflix's Stranger Things. Campbell Bower will play Galadriel's husband, Celeborn, who was previously believed in this version of the story to be dead. Eddie Marsan As Thráin Eddie Marsan, known for Happy-Go-Lucky, Hancock, Mission: Impossible III, and Back to Black, among others, is going to be playing the dwarf Thráin in Rings of Power season 3. Thráin is the older brother of Prince Durin IV, so he may pose a problem for Khazad-dum's succession. Andrew Richardson As Anárion Rings of Power season 3 is also introducing Anárion, Elendil's second son and Isildur's younger brother. This is another canon character, though he has yet to ever be seen on screen. Anárion will be played by actor Andrew Richardson, best known for The Independent, Extrapolations, and Ponies​​​​​​. Zubin Varla As Khamûl the Easterling Image via MovieStillsDB Zubin Varla, known for Strike Back, Out Girl, and Andor, will play the canon character of Khamûl the Easterling in Rings of Power season 3. This will be one of the recipients of Sauron's Nine Rings for Men. Adam Young As Marnûkh Image via MovieStillsDB Adam Young, who appeared in Don't Breathe 2, Masters of the Air, and Sex Education, will play an orc named Marnûkh in Rings of Power season 3. Showrunners have referred to this character as the "orc with an arc" because he is portrayed as a defector from Sauron. Whether Marnûkh actually wants to help the Elves remains to be seen. Charlie Vickers As Sauron Date Of Birth: October 24, 1992 Active Since: 2018 Actor: Charlie Vickers was born in Australia and really broke big in The Rings of Power, with a few roles under his belt before that. Before coming to The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Charlie Vickers played Dan in the Australian movie Palm Beach, and Guglielmo Pazzi in Netflix's Medici: Masters of Florence. ​Vickers starred opposite Sean Bean in Medici and alongside Sigourney Weaver in the Amazon Original The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Guglielmo Pazzi Medici: Masters of Florence 2018 Dan Palm Beach 2019 Clem Hart The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart 2023 Character: Vickers' experience led him to audition for the role of Elrond in The Rings of Power, but showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay thought he would make a good Sauron. Resultantly, they had him audition by reading out Satan's lines from John Milton's Paradise Lost, hinting at what was to come for Vickers. The Rings of Power season 1 finale confirmed that Vickers' original character, Halbrand, had been Sauron all along. Now that the cat is out of the bag, Vickers has been free to play Sauron in all his evil glory in seasons 2 and 3. Morfydd Clark As Galadriel Date Of Birth: March 17, 1989 Active Since: 2014 Actor: Welsh actress Morfydd Clark was astounding in the titular role for Saint Maud, amassing a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The 2019 British psychological horror movie set Clark up well for an increasingly intense career. Clark's role as Maud won her a BAFTA Cymru and a nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award. Clark also played Sister Clara in the notable TV fantasy His Dark Materials, and starred in The Personal History of David Copperfield. The release date of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is August 29, 2024. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Clara Copperfield The Personal History of David Copperfield 2019 Maud Saint Maud 2019 Sister Clara His Dark Materials 2019 Character: Galadriel was significantly brought to the public consciousness by Cate Blanchett in Peter Jackson's movies, setting Clark up with big shoes to fill. Clark's role in The Rings of Power got her notable press, and an incredibly mixed reaction from viewers. What some viewers criticized was exactly what other viewers loved, which spoke to the universality of J.R.R. Tolkien's work. Tolkien is one of the most widely-read authors in the English language, and Clark brought Tolkien's famous character, Galadriel, to a much wider audience. ​​​​​​ Markella Kavenagh As Nori Date Of Birth: January 30, 2000 Active Since: 2018 Actor: Markella Kavenagh plays Nori, full name Elanor Brandyfoot, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and previously starred in an assortment of TV roles. The Australian actress really broke through in The Rings of Power, but earned some recognition from her role in the critically acclaimed 2020 movie My First Summer. Kavenagh also starred in True History of the Kelly Gang in 2018, amassing experience in action and drama that suits her role as Nori. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Cassie Malone My Life is Murder 2019 Jane Cotter True History of the History Kelly Gang 2019 Claudia My First Summer 2020 Character: Elanor "Nori" Brandyfoot is one of the Harfoots in Rings of Power, a pre-Hobbit race that eventually led to Hobbits forming as a community, with Frodo's ancestors eventually settling in Eriador. Harfoots in The Rings of Power are joined by Stoors in season 2, with standout Stoor roles played by Gavi Singh Chera and Tanya Moodie. Stoors and Fallohides are the other two pre-Hobbit races described by J.R.R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings. Robert Aramayo As Elrond Date Of Birth: November 6, 1992 Active Since: 2012 Actor: Robert Aramayo plays Tolkien legend Elrond, best known from Peter Jackson's remarkable Lord of the Rings movies. English actor Aramayo played not just a version of Elrond younger than the version popularized in The Lord of the Rings movies, but a younger version of Eddard Stark in the popular HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. Aramayo notably acted in the incredible Nocturnal Animals, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams, and Michael Shannon. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Turk Nocturnal Animals 2016 Young Ned Game of Thrones 2017 Daniel Antebellum 2020 Character: Elrond Half-elven was born from two Half-elven parents, Eärendil and Elwing - both of great renown in Tolkien's world. Rings of Power season 3 will see Elrond really come into his own as he begins to rule over the haven of Rivendell. Additionally, in this season, Aramayo will play Elrond's twin brother, Elros, in flashback scenes. Scratch & Peek Identify the cover art while scratching off as little foil as possible. Owain Arthur As Durin IV Date Of Birth: March 5, 1983 Active Since: 2007 Actor: Welsh actor Owain Arthur spent a lot of time treading the boards in Shakespeare plays before joining the cast of The Rings of Power as red-headed Dwarf Durin IV. The earthiness of Arthur's Welsh accent and heritage, plus his experience in quintessentially British drama, mark him out as a good candidate for one of Tolkien's Dwarvish nobles. Owain Arthur may be recognized from his work in The One and Only Ivan, A Confession, and Casualty. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Si Chesterton, Glen Thomas Casualty 2019 Sean Memory A Confession 2019 Castello The One and Only Ivan 2020 Character: Durin IV plays the son of King Durin and the heir to the mighty kingdom of Khazad-dûm. Starring alongside Sophia Nomvete in The Rings of Power, Owain's Durin had a wife called Disa (Nomvete's character) in season 1. Disa and Durin become even more important in season 2 as they wrestle with Sauron's hold on Durin's father. Daniel Weyman As Gandalf Date Of Birth: 1977 Active Since: 2004 Actor: Born in Newcastle, UK, Daniel Weyman represents The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's mysterious Stranger. Weyman is also known for his role in Silent Witness as Max Thorndyke and his role as Dr Kenny in Gentleman Jack. With various TV dramas under his belt, Weyman developed significant renown as the Stranger, courting rumors of the Stranger's real identity in Rings of Power. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Matthew Cole Midsomer Murders 2004 Dr Kenny Gentleman Jack 2019 Max Thorndyke Silent Witness 2020 Character: Rings of Power season 2 finally came with the big reveal that the Stranger is actually the wizard called Gandalf. This is a shift from canon, since Gandalf isn't meant to arrive in Middle-earth until the Second Age of Middle-earth. Rings of Power aims to put the wizard on his path much earlier, and that should begin in earnest in season 3. Ismael Cruz Córdova As Arondir Date Of Birth: April 7, 1987 Active Since: 2003 Actor: Born and raised in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, Ismael Cruz Córdova plays the original character Arondir in The Rings of Power. The actor, now living in New York, is also known for his work in The Undoing, Ray Donovan, and Sesame Street. Córdova's role in influential director Guillermo del Toro's intriguing Cabinet of Curiosities stands him in good stead to tackle the darker twists and turns in The Rings of Power season 2. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Qin The Mandalorian 2019 Fernando Alves The Undoing 2020 Frank Elwood Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities 2022 Character: Arondir's storyline was tied in with that of Nazanin Boniadi's Bronwyn and Tyroe Muhafidin's Theo, protecting or guarding their people, depending on how villagers chose to see it. Arondir's Elf was an action hero made for a Lord of the Rings adaptation, and his journey in season 2 saw him come face to face with some of Middle-earth's most famous creatures. Arondir is guaranteed to continue to be one of The Rings of Power's most powerful original characters long into season 3. Lloyd Owen As Elendil Date Of Birth: April 14, 1966 Active Since: 1988 Actor: Lloyd Owen plays the legendary Tolkien character Elendil, whose impact on Middle-earth can't be overstated. Lloyd Owen was in Miss Potter and Apollo 18, but The Rings of Power propelled him to recognition all around the world. Lloyd starred in Silent Witness like Daniel Weyman and in Midsomer Murders like Charles Edwards. His experience in British TV classics positions him well to play the stoic Elendil, destined for great things in Rings of Power. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Louis Paynton Midsomer Murders 2015 Det Supt Michell Silent Witness 2016 Adam Wonderwell 2023 Character: Elendil is a Captain of Númenor and an "Elf-friend," as his name indicates. Descended from the Lords of Andúnië and a leader of the Faithful, Elendil's family tradition honors the Elvish influence in Númenor and friendship with the Elves. The Rings of Power seasons 1 and 2 touched on how this occasionally conflicted with the island kingdom's rulership, and season 3 is set to begin his adventure in Middle-earth. Maxim Baldry As Isildur Date Of Birth: January 5, 1996 Active Since: 2005 Actor: Half-English and half-Russian, Maxim Baldry was born in Surrey, UK, and went on to play the iconic Tolkien character Isildur in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Baldry starred in numerous iconic stalwarts of British TV, from Skins and Hollyoaks to the legendary Doctor Who. Baldry was also in Mr. Bean's Holiday, proving his diversity as an actor. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Banjo Skins 2013 Liam Donovan Hollyoaks 2017 Dr. John Polidori Doctor Who 2020 Character: Baldry's Isildur is a character featured in the prologue to Jackson's movies, proving that this Second Age human never gets forgotten in Lord of the Rings. His story is a dramatic one, marked by highs and lows, which season 2 will only just start to touch on. A new Rings of Power original character joining Isildur on his journey in season 2 threw a spanner in the works of his narrative - or, possibly, sets him on exactly the right path. Cynthia Addai-Robinson As Míriel Date Of Birth: January 12, 1985 Active Since: 2002 Actor: Cynthia Addai-Robinson's long-suffering Queen Regent Míriel endured a lot in The Rings of Power seasons 1 and 2, and Míriel's path in season 3 looks just as mottled with dangers. Cynthia Addai-Robinson, on the other hand, is enjoying smooth sailing in her career. The English-born actress moved to the US when she was four, starring as Alicia in the critically acclaimed Colombiana movie. Addai-Robinson's roles in CSI, NCIS, and The Accountant also earned her global recognition. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Alicia Colombiana 2011 Michaelle Rowlands CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2013 Marybeth Medina The Accountant 2016 Character: Queen Regent Míriel finished off The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, being imprisoned by her cousin, Pharazôn, who took the throne while he was at it. While Miriel might have escaped the island to return to Middle-earth, she chose to remain with her people. Unfortunately, this surely won't bode well for her character in season 3. Trystan Gravelle As Ar-Pharazôn Date Of Birth: May 4, 1981 Active Since: 2004 Actor: Trystan Gravelle's lordly Ar-Pharazôn was a big presence in The Rings of Power season 1 and is set to cause an even bigger disturbance in season 2. Trystan Gravelle's role in Utopia set the scene for his morally ambivalent Pharazôn, while he also played Christopher Marlowe in the crime thriller Anonymous. Gravelle's work in the movies Beast and One Chance demonstrated his wide range as an actor. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Tom Utopia 2014 Henry Collins The Terror 2018 Compeyson Great Expectations 2023 Character: Ar-Pharazôn is a character pulled from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings appendices and fleshed out in The Silmarillion. Among Tolkien's various works, Pharazôn is described as a complex figure who will ultimately lead Númenor to its cataclysmic fate. The Rings of Power season 2 set up Pharazôn to start making difficult decisions in line with his canon story. Sam Hazeldine As Adar Date Of Birth: March 29, 1972 Active Since: 2000 Actor: Stepping in to The Rings of Power season 2 to replace the brilliant Joseph Mawle as Adar, Sam Hazeldine can boast of roles in the best fantasy TV around, promising a confident turn as Adar. Hazeldine has been in Game of Thrones, The Witcher, and The Sandman, which makes him a mainstay of fantasy TV, and a key player in defining the genre. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Role Movie/TV Show Release Moe Slow Horses 2022 Barnaby The Sandman 2022 Eredin The Witcher 2023 Character: Hazeldine's Adar is a notoriously complex figure in The Rings of Power, offering a unique Uruk in the world of Lord of the Rings. Adar is morally ambivalent, going so far as to compare himself to Galadriel. Unfortunately, Adar passed away in Rings of Power season 2, and therefore won't be seen on screen again. Supporting Cast & Characters In The Rings of Power Megan Richards as Poppy Proudfellow (original character) Benjamin Walker as Gil-galad (Tolkien character) Tyroe Muhafidin as Theo (original character) Sophia Nomvete as Disa (original character) Leo Wadham as Kemen (original character) Ema Horvath as Eärien (original character) Ciarán Hinds as Dark Wizard (unknown identity) Rory Kinnear as Tom Bombadil (Tolkien character) Kevin Eldon as Narvi the Dwarf (Tolkien character) Ben Daniels as Círdan the Wizard (Tolkien character) Nia Towle as Estrid (original character) Tanya Moodie as Gundabel the Stoor (original character) Gavi Singh Chera as Merimac the Stoor (original character) Amelia Kenworthy as Mirdania the Elf (original character) Calam Lynch as Camnir the Elf (original character) Source: Radio Times Release Date September 1, 2022 Network Amazon Prime Video Showrunner John D. Payne, Patrick McKay Cast Ismael Cruz Cordova Arondir Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, 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. 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 Seasons 3