‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Cast and Their Characters (With Photos)

The cast of ‘The Rings of Power’ returns for the new season with a mix of established leads and notable newcomers, and the premiere is only days away. Prime Video will release the first four episodes on November 11, followed by episodes five and six on November 18 and the final two on November 25.

The story picks up five years after the fall of Eregion, with Sauron’s armies having marched across the whole of Middle-earth. Returning names such as Ciarán Hinds as the Dark Wizard and Rory Kinnear as Tom Bombadil also appear on the official list. Here is a closer look at the key players and the roles they have been given.

Jamie Campbell Bower

The ‘Stranger Things’ actor joins the series as Celeborn, the husband of Galadriel who has long been lost to her. Prime Video lists him as a series regular, which makes him one of the most prominent additions to the ensemble.

Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, Bower said the reunion between the two characters is “deeply impactful, particularly for Celeborn.”

Charlie Vickers

Vickers returns as Sauron, who is described as toiling day and night in his newly completed tower in Mordor. The official synopsis says the Dark Lord is obsessed with harnessing the power of One Ring to rule them all.

The season’s logline, first revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, confirms that Sauron will be making the One Ring.

Morfydd Clark

Clark continues as Galadriel, who stands among the free peoples that must find a way to unite against Sauron. Her story this season includes a reunion with her long lost husband, Celeborn.

Clark is also known for her work in ‘Saint Maud’ and ‘Starve Acre.’

Robert Aramayo

Aramayo returns as Elrond, and the elven realms of Lindon and Rivendell are shielded by their Three Rings as the war presses on. That places his character at the heart of the defense against the Dark Lord.

Aramayo is also known for his role in ‘Game of Thrones.’

Eddie Marsan

Marsan plays Thrain, the older brother of King Durin IV. He appears in a recurring capacity.

Owain Arthur returns as Durin IV, and the official synopsis notes that family ties are strained among the Dwarves. The casting of Marsan suggests that tension will carry real weight this season.

Andrew Richardson

Richardson plays Anarion, the younger son of Elendil and brother of Isildur. He is a series regular. He is best known for theater work to date.

Lloyd Owen returns as Elendil and Maxim Baldry as Isildur, while political factions push Númenor toward the edge of civil war.

Zubin Varla

Varla, who appeared in ‘Andor,’ plays Khamûl, the Easterling of Rhûn. His is a recurring role.

The trailer shows the Nazgnagôl clad in black armor and roaming Middle-earth, while Gandalf, played by Daniel Weyman, uses his magic and persuasion in the eastern lands of Rhûn.

Simon Pegg

Pegg lends his voice to the Balrog. The casting was announced at San Diego Comic-Con, where a new teaser trailer was also shown.

Because the role is voice only, audiences will not see the actor on screen. It remains one of the more surprising names on the list.

Adam Young

Young plays Marnûkh, a mysterious Orc who may not be what he seems. In the trailer, the character appears to be teaming up with Galadriel and Arondir.

Ismael Cruz Córdova returns as Arondir. If Marnûkh turns out to be hiding something, will that alliance hold, and tell us in the comments whether you trust Marnûkh with Galadriel and Arondir.