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Now with The Lord of the Rings TV show on the way we know it will be based around the Second Age of Middle Earth. Now we are wondering who these actors going to play some of them may play existing characters in the lore while some might play original characters that didn't exist in the books.
Now there have been characters who have been named like Beldor, Tyra
Now so far we know Morfydd Clark will be playing Galadriel in the show as much as we love Cate it makes sense to go with some much younger actress to play Galadriel like they did with Bilbo Baggins in the Hobbit films.
Galadriel will play a huge role in the series like I think we will see her origins, Her becoming Lady of Lothlorien, and seeing her get her ring of power. I could see Galadriel being somewhat of the Gandalf of the tv series because she's one of the wisest characters in the series. I can see Galadriel narrate the first episode, with her explaining this what happen in the end of the First Age and the War of Wraith. As well her talking about Numenor being rewarded to men of the west, Numenor's rise to power but she would talk about how Numenor is beginning to loose their way. Who knows what Galadriel will do in the show but all I can say is best luck to Morfydd Clark as Galadriel.
Now the main protagonist of the show will be played Robert Aramayo now it's unknown who he will play they will say he will play character Beldor but maybe that's a cover up. I think he will be playing Aragorn's Ancestor Elendil. The First High King of Arnor and Gondor, King of all the Dunedian, Elendil the Tall, and Leader of the Faithful. Or it's possible he will play an original character. Fun fact before this show was announced to be set in the Second Age there were rumours the show was going to be about a young Aragon and Robert Aramayo I casted him as Aragorn because of his performance as a young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones.
Now according to reports Joseph Mawle is said to be playing the villain of the series Sauron possibly or an original villain. Now one thing that will be interesting is that Sauron will play a more active role in the show. In the films he's just evil vengeful spirit or a flaming eye on top of a tower. In the show Sauron will actually play more active role seeing him rise to power, how he got the idea of forging of the rings of power, what happened to him after Morgoth was defeated, seeing him corrupt the people of Numenor, and seeing his origins too if do that route. I don't know if it is Sauron he's playing it might a new character but we'll just have to wait and see. Though it is possible Joseph is playing one of the nine men who was turn into a Ringwraith or he's the Witch King before he was the Witch King. It would be interesting to learn who the nazgul were both they were corrupted by Sauron.
Ismael Cruz Cordova now I think he might be playing an original character either from Numenor, a Harad, or he's playing an Elf from Rivendell or from The Noldor, or Lothlorien. I have a theory he is playing Celebrimbor. The show will likely have Celebrimbor since the show will dive into how the one ring and the rings of power were forged by Celebrimbor and Sauron. I feel Celebrimbor's role in the show is that he is warned by Galadriel not trust this Annatar who is Sauron in a fair form but he goes ahead anyway and forges the rings of powers. It back fires on him and he does whatever he can to atone for he has done, but sadly I think the first season will end with Celebrimbor's death but he dies a hero in someway. I think Celebrimbor will talk about his grandfather Fingolfin and his father Curufin, and his uncles and the oath they pledge to take back the Silmarils from Morgoth. I think the show will talk more of the events of the First Age of Middle Earth than the films did. It would be interesting to dive more into the events of The First Age.
I know many fans will be mixed about them race swapping Celebrimbor if it happens, but remember Amazon's Lord of the Rings Tv Series will be more diverse than's Jackson's films. Which is all right I'm fine with that idea but make sure the characters are interesting, well written, and stay true to the source material. But most of all focus on the story and don't forced any agendas down our throats.
Markella Kavenagh will play an original character an elf named Tyra it's unknown what type of character Tyra is. I did hear that Tyra is kind and caring. Tyra could be an elven warrior from Rivendell, an elven maid of Galadriel, or she is one of the elves of the Noldor or possibly the wife or daughter Celebrimbor. Depending if they include a wife or daughter just like the Shadow of Mordor games did. I just hope she's well written in the show and she has a purpose being on the show. I don't want her there for no reason because if were going to have original characters they have to have a purpose on the show. The same goes to all the original characters they must have a purpose on the show and they must written well.
Nazanin Boniadi is either playing an original character or pre existing character. Like I think she could be playing a Harad who could be a queen of Harad Tribe or an Easterling lady whose character may or may not be a villain. I do for see in the show they are going to have good Harads and Easterlings. It is likely going to happened. There is also the possibility she might be playing Tar Mirel the last Queen of Numenor.
Tom Budge I think will play an original character but he could play a pre existing character. He might be playing an original character like a man from Numenor who likely became corrupted by Sauron and became Black Numenor. There is the possibility he's playing a member of the faithful or he's playing an elf possibly King Gil Galad of the Noldor. He also could be playing Ar Pharazon the Golden the last King of Numenor or he's playing Sauron's fair form Anntar or one of the nine nazgul maybe the Witch King.
Ema Horvath I think will play an original character I can see her playing Elendil's wife or they aren't marry yet in the first season. In the books we never get to know Elendil's wife and the mother of Isildur and Anarion. I think the show will interduce Elendil's unmentioned wife the first Queen of Arnor and Gondor depending if she didn't get sacrifice at the temple of Melkor. She also could be playing an elf like Elrond's wife Celebrian.
Maxim Baldry is playing either an original character or pre existing character from the Second Age. For original he might be playing an elf from the Noldor or a man from Numenor who could be one of Elendil's best friends. He also could be playing a middle man from Middle Earth or he could be playing an Easterling who might be a villain or a good guy. He also could be one of the Nazgul before the rings of power were forged.
Charles Vickers I think he will play an original character or pre existing character. I can see him playing the ancestor of Boromir and Faramir and is one of the early founders of House Hurin who's descendants became the first Stewards of Gondor. Also I would see him being one of Elendil's best friends and right hand man. He also could be playing an elf from Lothlorien or he could be playing a much younger Elrond or Celeborn Galadriel's husband and Lord of Lothlorien.
Daniel Weyman I think he could be playing an original character or pre existing character. I can see him playing an elf from Rivendell or a ranger, or he could be playing an orc. Like we could get an orc villain in the show that's either one of Sauron's generals or an orc who once served Morgoth but doesn't like Sauron. Don't expect any good orcs on the show I don't think Tolkien Estate would allow that. He also could be playing one of nine nazgul before they became the nazgul or he could be playing the King of the Mountains before he became King of the Dead.
Owain Arthur I can see him playing a dwarf, a man from Numenor, or a hobbit. We don't know if hobbits were in the Second Age there is no mention of them at all, but maybe we could see some hobbits on the show. Maybe we will see them as tribes before they formed the Shire. He also could be playing a dwarf from the Moria, and The Iron Hills, He could be playing one of the seven dwarf lords who received a ring of power or one of the nine men who became the Nazgul. It's also possible he's playing a hobbit who is ancestor of Frodo, Sam, Merry, or Pippin.
Dylan Smith I think will be playing a pre existing character or an original character. I think Dylan could be playing Amandil, Elendil's father and the Last Lord of the Faithful. He also could be playing one of the nine Nazgul. Also there is possibility he could be playing a hobbit maybe ancestor of Frodo, Sam, Pippin, or Merry. Again if there are Hobbits in the show.
Sophia Nomvete I can see playing an original character like I can see her as a hobbit like a barfoot hobbit. Those are hobbits that live in hill sides and highlands they also have close relationships with dwarves. It's also possible she's playing a woman from Numenor or a lady dwarf from The Iron Hills or Moria.
Megan Richards I think will play an original character I think she could be playing a daughter of a Numenor Lord or she is female dwarf from Moria or The Iron Hills.
Tyroe Muhafidin I think will be playing an original character he might be playing possibly a young Isildur or he's Elendil's squire or the young son of a Harad lord who's rebellious and doesn't want to fight for Sauron. He also could be playing an elf child like maybe the son of Celebrimbor. Who likely dies a horrible death that will make audience cry and hate Sauron. In the books it's not mention of Celebrimbor was married or had children but I think with what Shadow of Mordor games did they might include a family to make it more tragic for the character of Celebrimbor.
So that's speculation on who the cast is playing in the upcoming show. One thing I'm hoping for is the original characters have a purpose being in the show and not forced down our throats. Here's an example, Look at Tauriel from the Hobbit films she is an original character. They created because they wanted add more female characters to the films and Tauriel is now a popular character in the franchise. Tauriel is likeable, she's a skilled warrior and bad ass fighter, she had a good romance story arc with Kili, and you feel for her when Kili dies. Tauriel is one of many good examples of an original character that is well liked and accepted by fans.
For Amazon's original characters make sure they are well written, likeable, don't force them down our throats, and don't make the same mistakes Star Wars, Stark Trek Discovery, and Dr. Who have done. Also keep the real world politics out of the show. Although I doubt that will happen because the Tolkien Estate will not allow that to happen because again they've made strict rules with Amazon.
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Overall I'm excited for this show but nervous too because we all know Lord of the Rings is the only beloved franchise that doesn't have divided fan base. Let's face it Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, Dr. Who, all have divided fan bases Lord of the Rings does not. But, you know a friend of mine once said when this show comes out fans will likely get divided even if the Tolkien Estate has made strict rules with Amazon on what they can and can't do there is a good chance Amazon might do something to upset the fans. I do have to agree with him it could happen I hope it doesn't but anything can happen.
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None the less I'm very excited for this show and can't wait to see it. Me and all the Tolkien Fans just want it to be good, respecting Tolkien's work, Not changing anything from the Lore, and we hope the cast and writers do a good job.
Also if I were cast any actors to play certain characters in the show heres who I would cast.
Andrew Lincoln as Amandill
Antony Starr as Ar Pharazon
Gemma Arterton as Tar Miriel
Kate Beckinsale as Amandill's wife (Depending if the show will feature his wife.)
Colin Firth as Tar Palantir
Guy Pearce as Gimiklhad leader of The King's Men
Matthew Goode as King Gil Galad
For Isildur and Anarion go with unknowns.
If the cast is playing original characters that weren't in the book, please give them a good reason for their existence on the show. Also another thing no pandering or forced politics focus on telling a good story and good characters. Let us hope this show delivers and honours Tolkien's work.
Let me know what you think of my speculation who do you think these actors are playing on the show. What your thoughts on the upcoming series leave comment and let me know. Also if you guys want to see my predictions on what each season will be about here's link to my predictions of the Lord of the Rings Show.
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