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A popularStranger Thingsactor has been confirmed to be playing a new character inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 3, and fans have an inkling they might know who he’ll be stepping into the shoes of. Over the last two seasons, TheLord of the RingsTVspinoff series has introduced a host of characters in its existing seasons, with the likes of Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie adding to the magic and wonder of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic Middle-earth narratives. Due to Tolkien’s mention of dozens of characters throughout his saga, Jamie Campbell Bower could play almost anyone inRings of Powerseason 3. However, considering that the character Bower’s is set to star as is described as a “handsome high-born knight”, one specific character that fans have missed from the series seems most appropriate.
The Rings of Powerconcluded its second season on Amazon Prime in October 2024, which took fans on an epic journey in the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron and the creation of more Rings. Season 2 ended on episode 8, where viewers witnessed the Siege of Eregion conclude as the elven city was destroyed. AsLord of the Ringsfans wait to hear more about when they will see the continuation of that cliffhanger in season three, the fantasy show’s showrunnerpreviously hinted at possible flashbacks for the opening of its next adventure into Middle-earththat could tell some characters' origin stories.
Rings of Power Fans Think That Stranger Things Star Jamie Campbell Bower May Play Celeborn
As manyLord of the Ringsfans will remember, the high Elf king, Celeborn, is a powerful character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s stories, but despite this,The Rings of Powerhas yet to include this notable figure in the show’s last two seasons.Celeborn is not only one of the smartest elves in Middle-earth and the Lord of the Wood Elf kingdom of Lothlórien, but he is also Galadriel’s husband. Now thatStranger Thingsstar Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna/Victor Cree in the Netflix show, has entered theRings of Powerarena,fans think that he could be a new love interest for Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), who spent her second season realizing the reality of her Season one love interest Halbrand’s true identity as arch-villain Sauron.
“This is very exciting! I love Jamie Campbell Bower. He makes a great villain. I wonder who’ll be playing? I did see there were rumors about him being Celeborn,” remarked one enthusiastic fan in reply to a Reddit post about the casting news. “He’s interesting casting for Celeborn if so, because he usually plays edgier or villainous characters. But I actually wouldn’t mind that energy for Celeborn. I’ve always seen him as rough around the edges as a silvan elf, not really the stoic PJ version,” expressed another commenter.
Eddie Marsan (Ray DonovanandSherlock Holmes) will also be joiningRings of Powerseason 3, and fans have an idea about who he might be playing, too. Most believe that Marsan could probably be playing Durin’s brother. In Season 2,Durin IV takes the throne of Khazad-dûm after losing his father to the Balrogbut according to his wife Disa there are rumors that Durin the Younger was not King Durin III’s chosen heir, and that his brother may make a bid for the throne instead, which is a prefect opportunity to introduce this character in season 3.
Season 3 ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris currently in pre-productionat Shepperton Studios and expected to be released sometime in 2026.
