- Amazon officially affirms the third season's existence
Fans rejoice! "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" will return for a third season, officially confirmed by Prime Video. Get ready to delve deeper into Middle-earth's legendary stories as pre-production is already underway at Shepperton Studios outside London. The start of production is scheduled for spring in the UK.
The streaming service hopes the new season will attract more viewers, as the show's first season had the strongest start in their history, and the second season became the most-watched ongoing series last year. "The Rings of Power" is also said to be a significant driver for an increase in memberships.
J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay serve as showrunners, with Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Stefan Schwartz directing. Vernon Sanders, Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios, expresses his excitement about the upcoming season, sharing that the creative team has an extraordinary vision for the stories that have already enchanted us.
Details about the plot or cast are still under wraps, but fans can anticipate Sauron's rise, the forging of the One Ring, and the looming threat of a great war. As for the cast, most major characters from Season 2, such as Morfydd Clark as Galadriel and Charlie Vickers as Sauron, are expected to return.
Stay tuned for more updates as Season 3 begins its epic journey, engaging us even further into Middle-earth's timeless tales. [Spoiler alert: There may be a significant time jump between Season 2 and 3, with Sauron trying to forge the One Ring.]
Tolkien's legendary world continues to captivate audiences, with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay returning for the third season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power". Hoping to build upon the success of the previous seasons, Prime Video is eagerly anticipating an increase in viewers and memberships due to the show's popularity. This confirmation comes h2 after fans rejoiced over the news that pre-production for the new season is already underway at Shepperton Studios.
