Charlie Vickers will return as Rings of Power’s titular Lord of the Rings – but another actor will appear as Sauron in Season 2.
Season 1 ended with a jaw-dropping reveal: Halbrand, the so-called king of the Southlands, was actually Sauron in disguise the whole time.
With darkness spreading across Middle-earth (and amajor Lord of the Rings battle confirmed),Rings of Power Season 2will follow the Dark Lord as he continues his main mission: convincing Celebrimbor to forge the other rings; seven for the Dwarf-lords, nine for mortal men, and the One Ring.
Before we return to the forge, the second season will take audiences back to the aftermath of Morgoth’s defeat, around 1,000 years before Season 1.
Don’t expect to see Vickers, though. Instead,this earlier incarnation of Sauron is played by Jack Lowden, ofSlow Horses, Fighting with My Family, and Dunkirk fame.
Speaking toTotal Film, Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne revealed: “We open in the darkness, an orc walks in, and we see there are thousands of orcs gathered.
“He’s about to be crowned, pitching his vision of Middle-earth, and right before they lay the crown on his head, his right-hand man, Adar, turns it upside down, and stabs him in the back. It’s the assassination of Sauron.”
Remember, Sauron isn’t just theLord of the Rings– he’s a master of disguise. He’s not even a person, he’s a Maia (a spirit created by the Valar) who can change his appearance (as well as reality) at will.
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We’ll see Vickers in his Halbrand aesthetic, buthe’ll also appear as Annatar, the alleged “Lord of Gifts” who suckers Celebrimbor into forging rings at his ethereal behest.
“Sauron is the center of gravity. It’s an ensemble show, but the focus is starting to get pulled towards him. He’s driving everything,” McKay added.
Make sure you’ve read ourRings of Power Season 2 release schedule, and find out howSeason 2 will fix the show’s Sauron mistake.
Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
