New world film
You're referring to the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series "The Lord of the Rings: The Second Age"!
The series, also known as "The Lord of the Rings" or "New World" for short, is a live-action adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Lord of the Rings" set in the Second Age of Middle-earth. The show is produced by Amazon Studios and is expected to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in 2022.
Here's what we know so far:
Storyline: The series takes place thousands of years before the events of the original "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and explores the forging of the Rings of Power, the rise of Sauron, and the wars that shaped Middle-earth.
Cast: The show features a diverse ensemble cast, including:
- Morfydd Clark as Galadriel
- Robert Aramayo as Elrond
- Owain Arthur as Durin IV
- Nazanin Boniadi as Mira
- Joseph Mawle as Adar
- Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir
- Charlie Vickers as Halbrand
- Lenny Henry as Sadoc Burrowes
- Ema Horvath as Eirien
Production: The series is being produced by Amazon Studios, with J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay serving as showrunners. The show is being filmed in New Zealand, with a budget reportedly exceeding $1 billion.
Release Date: The series is expected to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in 2022, with a release date yet to be announced.
Are you excited to explore the Second Age of Middle-earth with this new series?