Prime Video’s latest epic series,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerpromises to expand the world ofJ.R.R. Tolkeinlike never before. In telling the expansive prequel toThe Lord of the RingsandThe Hobbit, the roster of characters was expanded, drawing both from the lore of Middle Earth, and creating brand-new characters as well.
One such character is Kemen (Leon Wadham) a young Numenorean nobleman, and the son of Pharazôn (Trystan Gravelle), who is himself an advisor to Numenorean queen Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson). While Kemen does seem to live a charmed life at first, it’s that very privilege that causes tensions between him and his father.
When asked to explain the relationship, Wahdam said:
“Listen, Pharazôn is a great man. And I think the children of powerful people can fall into two categories, you could argue. They can try and match and outdo their parents, or they can coast with a level of entitlement. And I think he’s more in that category, at the point we meet him. He’s, you know, he’s landed in a position of incredible privilege. He’s living in a golden age, he’s got everything he’s ever wanted. There’s no real desire for that to go away. And so I think his dad’s frustration with him is that he’s not bringing any new ideas to the table, because the ideas of the day have served him really well personally. And his journey is one where he’s going to have to interrogate what he stands for, and what he thinks is worth fighting for, and what that fight might actually entail.”
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris set to premiere on Prime Video and features a stellar cast includingNazanin Boniadias Bronwyn,Ismael Cruz Cordovaas Arondir,Tyroe Muhafidinas Theo,Charles Edwardsas Celebrimbor,Robert Aramayoas Elrond,Morfydd Clarkas Galadriel,Maxim Baldryas Isildur,Owain Arthuras Durin,SirLenny Henryas Sadoc Burrows,Ema Horvathas Eärien,Markella Kavenaghas Nori Brandyfoot,Sophia Nomveteas Disa,Lloyd Owenas Elendil,Megan Richardsas Poppy Proudfellow,Dylan Smithas Largo Brandyfoot,Charlie Vickersas Halbrand,Benjamin Walkeras Gil-galad,Daniel Weymanas the Stranger, andSara Zwangobanias Marigold Brandyfoot.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerpremieres September 2. Check out the full interview below:
