Prime Video Confirms Season Three of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’

Prime Video has officially confirmed that Season Three of the critically acclaimed series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is in pre-production. Filming is set to commence this spring at the show’s new production hub, Shepperton Studios in the United Kingdom.

Adding to the excitement, Prime Video has also announced an impressive directorial lineup for the upcoming season. Returning directors Charlotte Brändström and Sanaa Hamri will be joined by Stefan Schwartz, who is making his debut with the series. Each will direct multiple episodes, further expanding the epic storytelling that has captivated millions of viewers worldwide.

Since its debut, The Rings of Power has drawn over 170 million viewers globally, solidifying its status as one of Prime Video’s most-watched original series and a significant driver of Prime membership sign-ups. The first two seasons were met with widespread acclaim, with both earning Certified Fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.

Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed enthusiasm about the series’ continued success. “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what’s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled. We look forward to continuing this epic journey, delving even deeper into the legendary tales that shaped Middle-earth.”

Returning as executive producer and director, Charlotte Brändström previously directed multiple episodes in the first two seasons. Her extensive experience includes work on Shōgun (FX), The Outsider (HBO), The Witcher (Netflix), and The Man in the High Castle (Prime Video).

Sanaa Hamri, who directed episodes in Season Two, also returns. Known for her work on The Wheel of Time (Prime Video) and Empire (Fox), Hamri is a veteran director with a strong background in television, film, and music videos.

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Joining them is Stefan Schwartz, an accomplished filmmaker whose credits include The Boys (Prime Video), The Walking Dead (AMC), Luther (BBC), and The Americans (FX). His expertise in high-stakes storytelling is expected to bring fresh energy to the latest season.

The series is helmed by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, alongside executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, and Kate Hazell. With Charlotte Brändström now also serving as an executive producer, the creative leadership behind The Rings of Power remains in expert hands.

As anticipation builds for Season Three, fans of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can look forward to yet another thrilling chapter in Middle-earth’s history. With a visionary creative team and an ever-expanding narrative, the journey continues to unfold on an epic scale.

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