Overview

• Season 3 filming has begun at Shepperton Studios in the UK, following earlier shoots in New Zealand and the US.
• Andrew Richardson has been named a series regular while Zubin Varla and Adam Young join in recurring roles as their character details remain under wraps.
• A confirmed multi-year time jump will advance the Second Age narrative toward Middle-earth’s mounting conflicts.
• Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay return to lead production and have ruled out Saruman as the Dark Wizard tormenting Gandalf.
• Charlie Vickers will continue his portrayal of Sauron as the forging of the Rings nears its climactic phase.