Summary
A newThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerimage reveals an incoming Elf character. The Prime Video fantasy series is a prequel to theLord of the Ringstrilogy set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth millennia before Frodo’s iconic adventure. Although there aren’t many, there are several carryover characters are included in the prequel such as the immortal Elves Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Elrond (Robert Aramayo). The upcomingThe Rings of Powerseason 2is set to add even more performers to the ensemble cast including Ben Daniels, Calam Lynch, Ciarán Hinds, and Rory Kinnear.
TV Insiderhas shared a new image fromThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 revealing Ben Daniels in character for the first time. Check it out below:
The image shows Daniels wearing Elvish garb in a dimly lit hall. The publication also reveals thatDaniels will be playing Círdan the Shipwright, an Elf who mentors Elrond in addition to carrying the Ring of Power known as Narya. The character has previously been portrayed onscreen by Michael Elsworth in Peter Jackson’sThe Fellowship of the RingandThe Return of the King.
Ben Daniels' Rings Of Power Role Is Perfect
The Actor Is Well-Suited To His Lord Of The Rings Character
Ben Daniels' newly revealedRings of Powerseason 2 charactermakes perfect sense for the actor. The star’s previous onscreen roles, especially in various television series, has given himample experience that will allow him to bring the character to life. He is well prepared to play the complicated character who is known for being particularly ancient and wise, in spite of the fact that the immortal Elves look considerably younger than their true ages, necessitating the casting of younger actors.
Daniels' experience as a character actor has led him to roles in several iconic fantasy properties before joining theRings of Powercast, includingMerlinandJack the Giant Slayer. However, the role that likely kicked off the arc of his career that led to Círdan was playingFather Marcus Keane in the two-season horror seriesThe Exorcist. The character was something of a reflection of the iconic originalThe Exorcistcharacter Father Merrin, which became clear when he partnered with a younger priest played by Alfonso Herrera.
Father Merrin was the character portrayed by Max von Sydow in the original 1973Exorcist.
After 20 episodes playing Father Marcus, Daniels went on to play Santiago in AMC’s Anne Rice adaptationInterview with the Vampire. This role allowed him to bring the gravity of Father Marcus to a character who was genuinely ancient and immortal. The star will be offered the chance to blend both of these qualities once more inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, making his Elf character feel genuinely ancient beyond the actor’s true age.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
