As Prime Video gears up for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, it is unveiled the primary take a look at Círdan the Shipwright, a favourite character of Tolkien followers.
In Thursday’s announcement, the streaming platform additionally solved a protracted casting thriller: who Ben Daniels will likely be taking part in. Daniels, identified for roles in House of Cards, The Crown, Jupiter’s Legacy, and a current flip in Interview With the Vampire, was solid in an unspecified function again in 2022, and now we all know that he’ll be the one taking part in Círdan. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay beforehand revealed to TIME that Círdan would certainly be in Season 2, however did not affirm who would play him.
You can see the primary picture of Daniels as Círdan under.
Unlike a number of characters launched in Rings of Power, Círdan is not a brand new one to Tolkien lore. While he does not seem a lot straight in The Lord of the Rings, he is essential to Middle-earth historical past, being connected to a number of necessary occasions within the Second Age. Here’s Prime Video’s official description of the character:
Círdan the Shipwright is Master of the Grey Havens and a font of knowledge even among the many High Elves. An professional ship-builder, Círdan can also be the unique bearer of Narya, one of many three Elven Rings of Power designed by Celebrimbor. In Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, he additionally serves as a mentor to Elrond.
Círdan has typically been cited as one in all Tolkien’s more underrated characters, so let’s hope he will get an honest highlight in Season 2.
The Círdan information is simply the most recent element that is been revealed about Rings of Power Season 2. We bought tons of perception throughout our go to to the set final 12 months (try the complete breakdown right here), and in addition not too long ago caught a glimpse of a brand new character who may need some main implications for the canon.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 debuts on Prime Video on August 29, 2024.
Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or enhancing, you could find her studying fantasy novels or taking part in Dungeons & Dragons.
