The Rings of Power Season 3 Trailer Debuts at Comic-Con; Simon Pegg Joins Cast as the Balrog
The Prime Video fantasy epic returns November 11, with the fan-favorite actor voicing a fiery new monster.
- Show
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- Network
- Amazon Prime Video
- Status
- renewed
- Season
- Season 3
- Window
- November 11
- Simon Pegg as Voice of the Balrog
“Jumping forward several years from the events of Season Two, Season Three 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, bind all peoples to his will – and at last rule all Middle-earth.”
Amazon released the first trailer for the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the team also announced that actor Simon Pegg will voice the Balrog in the upcoming season. The fiery, hulking monster will help the dark lord Sauron forge the One Ring.
What does the trailer show?
The new footage, shown during Amazon's Comic-Con showcase, depicts Middle-earth in open war. Royal elf Galadriel, played by Morfydd Clark, leads her forces against the dark lord Sauron, portrayed by Charlie Vickers. The official logline states the season takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as Sauron seeks to craft the One Ring to bind all peoples to his will.
When does the new season premiere?
The series streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. According to Variety, the season jumps forward several years from the events of Season Two.
Who is in the cast?
Returning cast members include Morfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Robert Aramayo, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, and Markella Kavenagh. They are joined by new additions for Season 3, including Jamie Campbell Bower, Eddie Marsan, and Andrew Richardson. The series is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simon Pegg's role in The Rings of Power?
Simon Pegg will voice the Balrog, a hulking magma monster that helps Sauron forge the One Ring in Season 3.
How many seasons of The Rings of Power have been released?
The first season is Prime Video's biggest TV series premiere ever, and the second season is among the streamer's top five most-watched returning seasons ever.
Who are the showrunners of The Rings of Power?
The series is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and director Charlotte Brandstrom.
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