This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Rings of Power star Daniel Weyman talks about Stranger The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Daniel Weyman has addressed whether the huge mystery around his character the Stranger will be resolved this season. During the first outing, the lives of harfoots Nori (played by Markella Kavenagh) and Poppy (Megan Richards) were forever changed when a strange man with awe-inspiring yet dangerous abilities crashed down in Middle Earth.

Given the fact he bears a striking resemblance to the wizard Gandalf (originally played by Ian McKellen), fans have a fairly strong idea of where his storyline is heading. However, there are at least four other wizards in JRR Tolkien’s sprawling fantasy world, so could the series pull the rug from under viewers yet again following the reveal of Sauron (Charlie Vickers) last season? Speaking exclusively to Express.co.

uk, Daniel revealed the identity of the Stranger is “less about a name” for him. Rings of Power star teases if the Stranger will be named in season 2 (Image: PRIME VIDEO) Related articles The Rings of Power newcomer's role unmasked ahead of season 2 Rings of Power Sauron actor ahead of season 2 “We saw this character land in Middle Earth and he knew nothing of his backstory,” the actor recalled. “So, effectively, he was a blank canvas.

And we then watch virtually every interaction that he went through with th.