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[03/01/24 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Week of February 26-March 1
Updates include: Netflix cancels "The Brothers Sun"; Yvonne Strahovski to lead Peacock's "Teacup"; and Michael Fassbender in talks to star in Showtime's "The Department."

[05/04/23 - 11:56 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 4
Updates include: WGA strike triggers multiple series to pause; "Saturday Night Live" reveals guest hosts for nixed episodes; and Paramount+ commissions "Mafia Spies" series.

[03/20/23 - 07:16 AM]
Ciaran Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie Join Cast of Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" for Season Two
All three will recur on the forthcoming second season, currently in production in the UK.

[12/14/22 - 07:21 AM]
Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Announces Full Slate of Directors for Season Two
The three directors - Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Louise Hooper - will each be at the helm of multiple episodes for season two.

[12/07/22 - 07:15 AM]
Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Announces Additional New Cast Members for Season Two
The new cast members are: Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin Eldon, Will Keen, Selina Lo, and Calam Lynch.

[12/01/22 - 07:07 AM]
Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Announces New Cast Members for Season Two
The new cast members are Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen "Zates" Atour, Ben Daniels, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle, and Nicholas Woodeson.

[11/21/22 - 07:09 AM]
Prime Video Announces a Spectacular Return to Middle-earth with X-Ray's "The Making of The Rings of Power"
X-Ray's behind-the-scenes content invites audiences to take a close, personal look at Season One's production, allowing fans to discover how the series meticulously brought J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth to life in all of its splendor.

[10/07/22 - 03:17 PM]
Video: Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Brings Middle-earth to New York Comic Con with an Exclusive New Trailer, Official Amazon Music Podcast News and Trailer, and a Surprise Sneak Peek at Season Finale Footage
The panel also included a first look at an exclusive new season finale trailer, and a surprise sneak peek at some never-before-seen footage from the highly anticipated finale episode, which will be available to stream on Prime Video at 12:00 a.m. EDT, Friday, October 14.

[09/14/22 - 06:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces Programming Block and Consumer Experience for 2022 New York Comic Con
"The Legend of Vox Machina," "Good Omens," "The Wheel of Time," "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," and "The Peripheral" are the featured series.

[09/03/22 - 12:31 PM]
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Attracts More Than 25 Million Global Viewers on Its First Day, Marking Prime Video's Biggest Premiere Ever
The series launched exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[08/23/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-Earth's history.

[08/16/22 - 08:01 AM]
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Timings and Weekly Episodic Rollout Plan Confirmed
The episodes will launch at the same time around the world, so that all fans can experience them simultaneously.

[07/22/22 - 11:12 AM]
Video: Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Thrills San Diego Comic-Con Audiences With a Massive Hall H Panel, a New Exclusive Trailer, and Many More Exciting Surprise Moments
A plethora of exclusive sneak peeks and surprises were shared with Hall H fans, including the premiere of an all-new San Diego Comic-Con trailer.

[07/14/22 - 06:44 AM]
Video: "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" New Teaser Trailer Released
The new two-minute, 30-second teaser trailer delves even deeper into this series adaptation, giving fans the first look at some of Tolkien's legendary characters from the island kingdom of Númenor.

[07/08/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" - Prime Video Sneak Peek
The main teaser arrives Thursday, July 14.

[07/07/22 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Programming Block
These panels will surprise and delight fans with breaking news, exclusive content, special previews, and answers to all your burning questions.

[03/01/22 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 1
Updates include: John DiMaggio to return for Hulu's "Futurama" revival; Tim Robinson to star in HBO Max's "Computer School" pilot; and Barry Levinson, Richard Shepard land directing gigs.

[02/13/22 - 05:43 PM]
Video: "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" - Teaser Trailer - Prime Video
Amazon Studios' forthcoming series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history.

[01/19/22 - 07:07 AM]
Prime Video's Most Anticipated New Series of 2022 Reveals Its Title - "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power"
The multi-season drama will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries around the world in multiple languages on Friday, September 2, with new episodes available weekly.

[08/12/21 - 02:00 PM]
Amazon Studios' "The Lord of the Rings" Original Series Sets Season Two in the U.K.
The highly anticipated series recently wrapped principal photography on Season One in New Zealand and is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries around the world on Friday, September 2, 2022.

[08/02/21 - 11:07 AM]
Amazon Studios' "The Lord of the Rings" Original Series Will Premiere Friday, September 2, 2022 on Prime Video
Filming of Season One completed today in New Zealand.

[07/01/21 - 08:35 AM]
Amazon Studios Rounds Out Cast of Forthcoming "The Lord of the Rings" Television Series
Charles Edwards, Will Fletcher, Amelie Child-Villiers and Beau Cassidy will round out the ensemble cast.

[05/13/21 - 07:00 AM]
Director Charlotte Brandstrom Joins Amazon Studios' "The Lord of the Rings" Television Series
Continuing on the work of Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona and British Chinese Director Wayne Che Yip, Brändström joins the international ensemble cast, currently filming in New Zealand, to direct two episodes.

[04/16/21 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 16
Updates include: Frances Fisher boards USA's "The Sinner"; John Ortiz tapped for ABC's "Promised Land"; and Netflix eyes new series set in the "Castlevania" universe.

[03/24/21 - 07:03 AM]
British Chinese Director Wayne Che Yip Joins Amazon Studios' "The Lord of the Rings" Television Series
Yip joins the international ensemble cast, currently filming in New Zealand, to direct four episodes.

[12/07/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 7
Updates include: ABC gives "Big Sky" six additional episodes; The CW extends "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," "World's Funniest Animals"; and George Lopez to star in Amazon's "Once Upon a Time in Aztlan."

[12/03/20 - 07:17 AM]
Amazon Studios Announces Additional Cast Members for "The Lord of The Rings" Television Series
The newly revealed cast members will join the previously announced global cast and crew, currently filming in New Zealand.

[09/28/20 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 28
Updates include: Sherri Shepherd to recur on ABC's "Call Your Mother"; Basil Eidenbenz cast in Netflix's "The Witcher"; and New Zealand TV productions to get underway.

[03/16/20 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 16
Updates include: "The Crown" to finish filming on season four; pilots "This Country," "The Lost Boys" halt shooting; and more than two dozen TV series also suspend or delay production.

[03/03/20 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 3
Updates include: Syfy to call it quits on "The Magicians" after five seasons; Thomas Middleditch to star in CBS's "B Positive"; and Ryan Hansen, Aimee Carrero to lead NBC's "Someone Out There."

[01/14/20 - 01:11 PM]
Amazon Studios Announces Cast for New Series Based on "The Lord of the Rings"
Newly revealed cast members including Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, and Daniel Weyman.

[01/07/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 7
Updates include: Melissa McCarthy signs onto Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers"; Robert Aramayo books key role in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings"; and FOX eyes revival of "America's Most Wanted."

[12/17/19 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 17
Updates include: Syfy orders final season of "Van Helsing"; Morfydd Clark to play young Galadriel in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings"; and AMC's "Lodge 49" fails to find new home.

[12/12/19 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 12
Updates include: Lulu Wang to spearhead Amazon's "The Expatriates"; Margo Martindale bound for Showtime's "Your Honor"; and Tim Hobert to pen "The Griswolds" TV series for HBO Max.

[12/10/19 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 10
Updates include: Thomas Lennon tapped as new Mxyzptlk on "Supergirl"; Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell land "Code 8" TV spin-off at Quibi; and Nicole Richie to recur on ABC's "Bless This Mess."

[11/18/19 - 05:37 PM]
"The Lord of the Rings" on Amazon Gets Early Season Two Renewal
The company confirmed the news via the show's social media account.

[10/21/19 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 21
Updates include: Rosie Perez boards HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant"; Joseph Mawle cast in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings" series; and Melanie Lynskey to star in Showtime's "Yellowjackets."

[09/17/19 - 03:06 PM]
Amazon Studios Announces New Zealand as Location for Its Upcoming Series Based on "The Lord of the Rings"
Pre-production has started, and production on the series will begin in Auckland in the coming months.

[09/04/19 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 4
Updates include: TBS cancels "The Detour"; Will Poulter cast in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings" TV series; and Hulu eyes sequel series for "The Handmaid's Tale."

[07/27/19 - 08:30 AM]
Amazon Studios Announces Creative Talent Behind the New "The Lord of the Rings" Series
The team joins previously announced filmmaker J.A. Bayona, who will direct the first two episodes, and showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay.

[07/22/19 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 22
Updates include: Markella Kavenagh first to be cast in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings"; Lea DeLaria to recur in Hulu's "Reprisal"; and "Skinny Dip" gets new life at Quibi.

[07/03/19 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 3
Updates include: Hallmark Channel renews "The Good Witch," sans Bailee Madison; CBS cancels "Ransom" after three seasons; and J.A. Bayona to helm debut of Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings."

[05/21/19 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 21
Updates include: Greg Kinnear to star in Amazon's "Good People"; Holly Hunter to recur on HBO's "Succession"; and Bryan Cogman reports to Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings" TV series.

[07/28/18 - 02:44 PM]
JD Payne and Patrick McKay to Develop "The Lord of the Rings" Original Series for Amazon Studios
The duo said: "We feel like Frodo, setting out from the Shire, with a great responsibility in our care - it is the beginning of the adventure of a lifetime."

[11/13/17 - 10:07 AM]
Amazon to Adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's Globally Renowned Fantasy Novels, "The Lord of the Rings," for Television with a Multi Season Production Commitment
Set in Middle Earth, the television adaptation will explore new storylines preceding J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring."







LORD OF THE RINGS, THE: THE RINGS OF POWER (AMAZON)
Returns in TBA 2024 (Exact Date TBA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/1/22 - ???
STATUS:
returning in 2024/2025 (date TBA)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
CURRENT SEASON:
2 (8 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Season 2 ordered on 11/18/19
DESCRIPTION:
(from Amazon's web site, September 2022) Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Benjamin Walker
· Charles Edwards
· Charlie Vickers
· Cynthia Addai-Robinson
· Daniel Weyman
· Dylan Smith
· Ema Horvath
· Ismael Cruz Córdova
· Joseph Mawle
· Leon Wadham
· Lloyd Owen
· Markella Kavenagh
· Maxim Baldry
· Megan Richards
· Morfydd Clark
· Nazanin Boniadi
· Owain Arthur
· Robert Aramayo
· Sara Zwangobani
· Sir Lenny Henry
· Sophia Nomvete
· Trystan Gravelle
· Tyroe Muhafidin
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Will Poulter as Beldor (Originally Cast)
CREW INFORMATION:
· Belén Atienza as EP
· Bruce Richmond as EP
· Callum Greene as EP
· Christopher Newman as PROD
· Gennifer Hutchison as EP
· J.A. Bayona as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· J.D. Payne as CRTR/EP
· J.R.R. Tolkien as BOOK
· Jason Cahill as EP
· Justin Doble as EP
· Lindsey Weber as EP
· Patrick McKay as CRTR/EP
· Sharon Tal Yguado as EP
· Wayne Che Yip as CO-EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Amazon Studios