Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is getting an “exclusive early look” at San Diego Comic-Con as Amazon brings the anticipated series to the convention, which will be an in-person event for the first time since 2019.
The event will include a panel intended to introduce fans to the show’s cast, which stars Robert Aramayo as Elrond, Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, and a multitude of other characters.
Prime Video didn’t reveal who exactly will be at the event, but the press release mentions that “creators and stars” will be in Hall H, meaning that showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay are likely to be on hand. Prime Video may also show new footage from the series — a common occurence at events like these.
In development since 2017, The Rings of Power will focus on the Second Age — the misty period around the Last Alliance of Elves and Men shown briefly at the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring. With its huge cast and sprawling setting, Rings of Power is one of the most expensive shows ever made, with just one season reportedly costing a cool $465 million to make.
Prime Video has been gearing up for Rings of Power’s September 2 release date with a Super Bowl trailer and character photos. Everyone seems to have a take on Rings of Power, including George R.R. Martin, who hopes that it will do well (but also wants the Game of Thrones prequel to do better). Meanwhile, Aragorn actor Viggo Mortensen somehow forgot that it exists.
We’ll no doubt learn a lot about Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power when San Diego Comic-Con kicks off on July 21.
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