Overview

• Christopher Lee, who played Saruman in previous 'Lord of the Rings' films, will posthumously reprise his role using authentic voice recordings.
• The decision to use archival audio instead of AI has been praised by fans, emphasizing respect for Lee's legacy.
• The anime film 'The War of the Rohirrim' is set 183 years before the original trilogy, focusing on the story of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan.
• Philippa Boyens, a longtime collaborator of Peter Jackson, confirmed the use of Lee's recordings after receiving permission from his late wife.
• The film will feature a cast including Brian Cox, Luke Pasqualino, and Miranda Otto, with a runtime of two hours and 30 minutes.