The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 trailer Ciaran Hinds, the latest addition to The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, has been revealed as a formidable Dark Wizard in anticipation of the Prime Video fantasy series' return. The Northern Irish actor, aged 71, is best known for his roles as gangster Eamon Cunningham in Kin; Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones; Aberforth Dumbledore in Harry Potter, and Fletcher Hamilton in There Will Be Blood. His new character is a quintessential JRR Tolkien creation, complete with a thick flowing beard, penetrating eyes, a magical staff, and white robes.
An official synopsis reveals: "It turns out, the mysterious being known as the Stranger is not the only wizard who has come to Middle-earth...
for in the mysterious lands of Rhun, another wizard awaits him. "A dark and powerful wizard, whose origins and intentions are shrouded in secrecy, and who has a legion of magic-wielding acolytes who obey his every command - among them the three travellers who sought out the Stranger at the end of Season 1..
. on the Dark Wizard's orders." The Rings of Power newcomer's role unmasked ahead of season 2 (Image: Ben Rothstein/Prime Video) While the Dark Wizard's identity remains under wraps for now, fans of The Rings of Power speculate that he could be the next incarnation of Saruman, previously portrayed by the late Christopher Lee in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films.
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