Amid its steadfast commitment to a five-season plan for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Amazon has unveiled more details about the Season 3 renewal of the Prime Video fantasy series. The third season is currently in pre-production, with plans to begin filming this spring.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the events of the upcoming entry are set after a “major” time leap and now see Sauron crafting the iconic One Ring. Here’s the official logline, as shared by the news outlet:
“Jumping forward several years from the events of Season 2, Season 3 takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge he needs to win the war and conquer all Middle-earth at last.”
In the world of J.R.R Tolkien, The War of the Elves occurred during the Second Age of Middle-earth and marked the first major battle in the realm against Sauron, played by Charlie Vickers (Medici) in the show. It leads to the War of the Last Alliance, the backdrop for Tolkien’s The Lords of the Rings novels and Peter Jackson’s film adaptation.
Charlotte Brändström, known for her work on Shōgun, will return as an executive producer and director for the third season after helming multiple episodes in the first two outings. Sanna Hamri (The Wheel of Time), who directed three episodes in Season 2, is also on board, alongside series newcomer Stefan Schwartz (The Boys, The Walking Dead).
No release date has been attached to the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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