Christopher Lee's Voice Revived for New 'Lord of the Rings' Anime Film

The late actor will be heard as Saruman using archival recordings, without AI, in 'The War of the Rohirrim' set to release on December 13.

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.