Winter is coming to Amazon’sLord of the Ringsseries.
During the TCA’s presentation on Tuesday, the streaming service unveiled the first group of series regulars for the show — including twoGame of Thronesalumni: Robert Aramayo, who played a young Ned Stark, and Joseph Mawle, who portrayed Benjen Stark, Ned’s younger brother.
The cast also includes Owain Arthur(A Confession), Nazanin Boniadi(Hotel Mumbai), Tom Budge (The Proposition), Morfydd Clark (His Dark Materials), Ismael Cruz Cordova (The Mandalorian), Ema Horvath (The Gallows Act II), Markella Kavenagh (The Cry), Tyroe Muhafidin (Caravan) and more.
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Additional executive producers include Lindsey Weber (10 Cloverfield Lane), Bruce Richmond (Game of Thrones), Gene Kelly (Boardwalk Empire), Sharon Tal Yguado, Gennifer Hutchison (Breaking Bad), Jason Cahill (The Sopranos)and Justin Doble (Stranger Things).
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, Elijah Wood, 2003, (c) New Line/courtesy Everett Collection
“After undertaking an extensive global search, we are delighted finally to reveal the first group of brilliant performers who will take part in Amazon’sThe Lord of the Ringsseries,” J.D. Payne and McKay said in a press release. “These exceptionally talented women and men are more than just our actors: they are the newest members of an ever-expanding creative family that is now working tirelessly to bring Middle-earth to life anew for fans and audiences worldwide.”
The series was also given an early season 2 renewal in November.
The Lord of the Ringsseries will premiere on Amazon in 2021.
source: people.com
