The Rings of Power Interview: Cast and Creatives on Bringing Second Age Middle-Earth to Life

If you missed out on Collider’s screening for Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and cast and crew Q&A, or even if you want to relive the magic of seeing it all up on the big screen, read on! From giving life to the Second Age of Middle-earth to the unique challenges faced by the actors of embodying . Tolkien’s different fantastical races, Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub spoke with Morfydd Clark (Galadriel), Ismael Cruz Córdova (Arondir), Owain Arthur (Prince Durin IV), Sophia Nomvete (Princess Disa), costume designer, Kate Hawley, and the director of Episodes 1 and 2, J.A. Bayona. The castmembers discuss what it was like filming such an iconic series, becoming a part of a culture phenomenon, and finding their characters through the vision of the creators behind this never-before-seen Second Age. They share anecdotes from set, like what it’s like having a Balrog in the basement, and the deeper impact of providing representation across Middle-earth, inspired by the