Hold onto your rings, Lord of the Rings fans. Because Amazon’s new The Lord of the Rings series, The Rings of Power, just released a slew of first-look character posters. These new images from The Lord of the Rings show may be enough to keep you fed through first and second breakfast, possibly even elevenses. Although the new posters don’t yet reveal a look at any of the characters faces, or even assign them names (though we now know for sure who a few of the characters are), we can still glean a lot from what we see. And it feels fitting for a show so focused on rings to primarily feature characters’ hands. Let’s take a look at these 23 images and who these new Lord of the Rings characters might be.
If you want to skip to confirmed characters from Rings of Power, you can do so here: King Elendil // Elrond // High King Gil-galad // Prince Durin IV // The Stranger // Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot // Halbrand // Theo // Arondir // Bronwyn // Galadriel // Princess Disa
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power New Character Poster: Sauron
First up, a character we might hazard to name as the Dark Lord himself, Sauron. I mean, we don’t want to judge or anything, but there’s just something about the all-black armor and the spikey sword that hints at evil. The Lord of the Rings show takes place during the Second Age. This means it promises us we’ll see Sauron forge his great Ring of Power. The hand in the image doesn’t appear to don a ring… yet. But we know what is to come in Middle-earth. It is possible this isn’t Sauron, but his master, Morgoth, but only time will tell.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power New Character Posters: Ring Wearers
Something that caught our eye about these new Lord of the Rings series posters is that some of the characters are wearing, you guessed it… Rings. These may or may not be the actual rings of power, although there are 2o of those to go around. But, in a show that centers rings, it definitely seems curious for some characters to be wearing the titular jewelry while others don’t. But who are these ring-clad characters from Rings of Power?
Elendil
Our first “ring-bearer” holds a majestic sword. If we had to speculate, we would say this may be the King of Numenor, a kingdom of men from the Second Age. But we don’t have to speculate much longer because, according to a recent article by Vanity Fair, we’re looking at King Elendil’s legendary sword Narsil in this image. King Elendil certainly looks like he means business.
The next ring-wearer is richly dressed, their belt forged by an expert hand. Could this poster belong to Celebrimbor? A master smith, Celebrimbor met Sauron when he was disguised as Annatar. Claiming to be an emissary of the Valar, Sauron taught the elves how to make rings of power. But unbeknownst to them, the rings contained binding magic. Celebrimbor himself created the three elven rings of power. Surely, this important figure will come into play.
Rope is an unusual accouterment. But whoever holds it wears a ring. Could it be elven-made? Or simply a mark of a hardworking human. Could this possibly be Isildur, who we now know works as a sailor during Rings of Power?
Elrond
This ring-bearer holds a staff that encapsulates a whole city. But which city and why we don’t yet know. What we do know is that the hand of Elrond holds this scepter. In The Rings of Power, we meet a younger Elrond than we have in previous.
Robert Aramayo plays Elrond, the elven statesman who is just beginning to build his reputation—starting with mending the relationship between his people and the dwarves of Khazad-dûm.
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— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) February 10, 2022
Not yet a sagacious lord, but a “canny young elven architect and politician…who will rise to prominence in the mystical capital of Lindon.” Elrond will be played by Robert Aramayo.
High King Gil-galad
The hands in this poster wear many rings. And we now know exactly who they belong to. This golden-clad character is High King Gil-galad, the last High King of the Ñoldor in Middle-earth, also known as the High King of the Elves of the West. Gil-galad will be played by Benjamin Walker.
Prince Durin IV
A few flecks of gold, a few rings, and a massive weapon. We’d say this character represents the dwarves in our new Lord of the Rings show. We now know that is Prince Durin IV, the prince of Khazad-dûm.
Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV, prince of the bustling subterranean realm of Khazad-dûm in #RingsOfPower.
— The Rings of Power News (@LOTRUpdates) February 10, 2022
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Prince Durin IV is played by Owain Arthur.
Nothing says elves like shimmering fabrics and just the right aesthetic. And a ring on the finger at that. Could this be an elf lady in all her glory?
Alternatively, this great lady could be Yavanna. Yavanna has a place as one of the Aratar or Holy Ones, essentially the gods of Middle-Earth. Yavanna held responsibility for “the growth of all the fruits and growing things.” So a flower in her hands would make a lot of sense.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power New Character Posters: Fruit Bearers
While some of the characters don rings, others hold symbols of nature. We hope to see more elves in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, but wizards and hobbits also have strong connections to the natural world. Let’s take a look at these fruits and the hands that hold them.
If you want to skip to confirmed characters from Rings of Power, you can do so here: King Elendil // Elrond // High King Gil-galad // Prince Durin IV // The Stranger // Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot // Halbrand // Theo // Arondir // Bronwyn // Galadriel // Princess Disa
The Stranger
An apple cradled close? For some reason, this seems like a wizard to us. Perhaps Radagast the Brown will make his return to the Lord of the Rings world in this series. He certainly is the kind to hold nature gently in his hands. Although he did not arrive in Middle-earth until the Third Age, we don’t count him out.
The person in this poster has only a mysterious name, after all, “The Stranger.” Daniel Weyman will play this still obscured role.
Acorns and dirty hands put us in mind of a hobbit. Although unlikely to star in this series, we will surely see some of these gentle people, or at least their early relatives, the harfoots.
Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot
Berries too, ring of hobbits and harfoots too. And this lady is confirmed to be Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot, played by Markella Kavenagh. We’ll be excited to see what adventures await Frodo’s ancestors in this new show.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power New Character Posters: Weapon Wielders
Middle-earth is not always a peaceable place. And many of our new characters hold weapons in their hands. We don’t know who many of these Lord of the Rings characters are exactly. But their weapons give us some clues.
If you want to skip to confirmed characters from Rings of Power, you can do so here: King Elendil // Elrond // High King Gil-galad // Prince Durin IV // The Stranger // Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot // Halbrand // Theo // Arondir // Bronwyn // Galadriel // Princess Disa
A staff like this brings wizards to mind. And the color blue could take us two ways. This mysterious figure could be Tom Bombadil, a strange and mysterious creature of great power. Alternatively, this image could represent the Blue Wizards.
Halbrand
Horses signal one thing prominently and that’s Rohan. The famous riders were around during the Second Age. Could this be one of their numbers? We now know this poster reveals Charlie Vickers as Halbrand. But all we know so far about the original character of Halbrand is that he is “running from his past.”
Charlie Vickers as Halbrand, a new character who is a fugitive from his own past.
— The Rings of Power News (@LOTRUpdates) February 10, 2022
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Perhaps his sword remains a key clue to his identity.
Theo
We know now that the character in this poster is named Theo. Tyroe Muhafidin plays Theo in Rings of Power.
Amazon also released a fuller look at the character, revealing him to be on the younger side.
Arondir
Arrows are the chosen weapons of the elves. And the leafy design on this character’s armor fits that theory. We also notice the armor is made out of wood. A Silvan elf, we declare, and not just anyone. This silvan elf is named Arondir. In Rings of Power, Arondir is a silvan elf who has fallen in love with a human healer, Bronwyn. This love is forbidden.
#TheRingsOfPower, set within Tolkien’s Second Age, will juggle 22 stars and multiple storylines—from deep within the dwarf mines to the elven kingdom of Lindon. Here, the adventures of the fellowship are still some 2,000 years in the future.
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) February 10, 2022
Ismael Cruz Córdova plays Arondir in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Bronwyn
A lady with a scythe. We love that. Which lady? It turns out this poster reveals Bronwyn played by Nazanin Boniadi. Bronwyn is a human healer who lives in Middle-earth’s Southlands. She and Arondir are engaged in a forbidden love affair.
Amazon recently revealed a closer look at Ring of Power‘s Bronwyn.
Galadriel
Gold, silver, and a lot of metal-work, oh my! This beautiful intricate sword and delicate silver armor belong to none other than Galadriel. Played by Morfydd Clark, Galadriel is not the calm, ethereal lady we see her to be in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.
At its core, #TheRingsOfPower takes its biggest cue from the heart of Tolkien’s books. “It’s about friendship,” says McKay. “It’s about brotherhood and underdogs overcoming great darkness.”
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) February 10, 2022
Instead, she is angry, stubborn, and on a quest to avenger her brother. Galadriel also serves as the brash leader of the Northern Armies.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power New Character Posters: Book Keepers & Other Characters
The rest of the new Lord of the Rings characters carry with them tomes, scrolls, or nothing at all in their posters.
If you want to skip to confirmed characters from Rings of Power, you can do so here: King Elendil // Elrond // High King Gil-galad // Prince Durin IV // The Stranger // Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot // Halbrand // Theo // Arondir // Bronwyn // Galadriel // Princess Disa
There’s a plain innocence to this character. But some suspect it is actually Sauron disguised as Annatar.
Books are powerful objects in the Lord of the Rings universe. Perhaps another elven lady.
We don’t have much to go off for this character. But perhaps a hobbit or human given her simple dress.
A mysterious scroll with mysterious runes. We imagine we will soon unroll it and find out what important news it holds.
This scroll feels just a bit richer than the last. But looks can be deceiving. However, given the lavish clothing and sweeping script in the image… we feel this character may be an elf. Here to impart more wisdom, we are certain.
Princess Disa
Gold hands and even more golden robes. And is that a golden acorn, we spy? We know now that this is none other than Princess Disa, a dwarven princess played by Sophia Nomvete.
In a bold move, #TheRingsOfPower condenses Tolkien’s Middle-earth timeline and adds entirely new characters. Sophia Nomvete’s dwarven princess, Disa, and Ismael Cruz Córdova’s Silvan elf, Arondir, broaden the notion of who lives in Middle-earth.
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) February 10, 2022
As the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power draws closer, we can’t wait to learn about these characters and more. The new Lord of the Rings series releases on September 2, 2022.
Originally published on February 3, 2022.
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