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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' star Charlie Vickers breaks down Sauron's emotional reaction to killing Celebrimbor
Charlie Vickers didn't see his big twist coming. 'Going into the second season, it was really nice to have a real clear through line and to know exactly where the character was going,' says The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star. Vickers explains that he shot several episodes of Season 1 without knowing that his character, Halbrand, was actually the dark lord Sauron in disguise. What a relief then, to have all of his cards on the table for Season 2. Vickers joined Gold Derby to discuss his portrayal of the fearsome J.R.R. Tolkien villain (watch the full interview above), including Sauron's new form called Annatar. More from GoldDerby Netflix renews 'The Four Seasons,' 'The Diplomat,' and 'Bridgerton' for new seasons Jeremy Allen White and Austin Butler team up for 'Enemies,' Maya Hawke joins 'Hunger Games' prequel, 'Smurfs' trailer drops, and more top news Tony Talk: Predicting the tricky musical acting categories including Audra McDonald vs. Nicole Scherzinger Sauron holds the power to change his appearance, which affords Vickers the opportunity to play two starkly different iterations of the character. Halbrand feels distinctly human, a 'low man' who works with his hands. By contrast, Annatar is ethereal, regal, and possesses a calm command of any room he enters. 'He's a Maia, which means basically he's a demigod,' explains Vickers, 'So you're going from playing a regular guy to this guy that is larger than life. So I had to learn a whole new way of moving.' Within the actor's physicality is a simmering power that Annatar dare not show. 'He's a lot more still and a lot more controlled and contained,' says Vickers, 'it is quite fun to play with the potential of this energy that is within him.' Sauron creates the character of Annatar in order to exploit Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards), the elven smith the dark lord recruits to forge the rings of power. Vickers and Edwards spend the majority of Season 2 locked in a thrilling game of cat and mouse, with Sauron preying upon the elf's pride in order to coerce him to forge more rings. 'It's this persona that he thinks Celebrimbor will respond to,' explains Vickers, 'So there has to be this thing of wisdom and of knowledge because Celebrimbor is the greatest elvin smith that's ever lived, and who's he going to listen to?' Even though Sauron is a being of immense power, not everything with Celebrimbor goes according to plan. The elf eventually sees through the dark lord's illusion, causing Sauron to lose his cool and abruptly change course. This malleable quality is part of what Vickers loves about the character. 'He has to think on his feet and change his tactics all the time because Celebrimbor is throwing things at him that he doesn't expect,' describes the actor, 'And I think that's one of the interesting things about Sauron is that he's always two steps ahead, but he's by no means an evil mastermind … he has to adjust and react to people. Things go wrong for him.' This precarious dance between the two characters ultimately ends in Celebrimbor's murder by Sauron's hand (and many arrows). Vickers imbues the moment with genuine human emotion as the audience watches Sauron grow emotional over the loss of his creative partner. 'He's kind of lost,' admits Vickers. 'It's very un-Sauron of him to lose control and kill someone that could be useful in the future. And he's, I think, grieving what he has become.' Thus far, Vickers has walked a fine line by discovering ways of inserting humanity into his villainous role. But this dark moment marks a transition point according to the performer. 'It's not all gone,' says Vickers of Sauron's humanity, 'but he is entering into a different phase of his journey. The light in him that remains … is being snuffed out by his desire to control everything and to rule everything … he is falling deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole.' Best of GoldDerby TV directors roundtable: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' 'Cross,' 'The Daily Show,' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race' 'RuPaul's Drag Race' director Nick Murray on the show's 'intense rehearsal time' and Season 17's 'iconic' interview with Liza Minnelli 'The Daily Show' director David Paul Meyer on collaborating with the 'very unpredictable' Jon Stewart and 'scrambling' on election night Click here to read the full article.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All you need to know about the new season of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3
The epic fantasy series 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' will be returning for a third season that promises to be even more expansive and intense than its predecessors. While not a direct adaptation of Tolkien's The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings, the series draws inspiration from the rich lore of Middle-earth 's Second Age. Production Commences for a Bigger Season Filming for the highly anticipated Season 3 is set to begin this spring, signaling that the next chapter in this grand saga is actively underway. Operation Sindoor 'Pakistan initiated call; both nations agreed to stop military action after direct talks', says India Ceasefire took effect at 5pm; top India, Pak military officials to talk again on May 12 Entry to airports banned, ATMs closed & more such news: Govt says 'fake news' Both David Weyman, who portrays the enigmatic Gandalf (The Stranger), and Charlie Vickers, who embodies the dark lord Sauron , have expressed their excitement for what lies ahead for their characters and the overall storyline. The release of the new season has had fans excited as they await and look forward to how the new season will unfold. Gandalf's Journey and Sauron's Ascendancy Season 2 saw the revelation of The Stranger's true identity as the young wizard Gandalf. David Weyman hints that Season 3 will delve into Gandalf's formative experiences, showcasing his challenges and mistakes as he evolves towards the wise figure familiar from the films. Weyman suggests that "anything could happen" as Gandalf learns from his failures. Meanwhile, Sauron, having achieved significant victories in Season 2, will enter the new season with a clear and unwavering objective, determined to overcome any obstacles in his path to power. Charlie Vickers, the actor behind Sauron, shared that he feels fortunate to play such a compelling role, teasing exciting scenes as Sauron intensifies his pursuit of dominance. What Awaits in Season 3 The third season of The Rings of Power is poised to be the most significant yet, with the events of the previous seasons culminating in even more thrilling developments. The narrative will involve a time jump, propelling the story forward as Sauron intensifies his efforts to acquire the One Ring. All surviving characters from the battles of Season 2 are expected to return, with actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson expressing her enthusiasm to revisit the world of Middle-earth. According to a report by Games Radar, fans can anticipate the release of 'The Rings of Power Season 3' around August 2026, continuing the epic tale on Amazon Prime Video .
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rings of Power Season 3: Here's what you can expect from the upcoming chapter
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a fantasy series on OOT platfrom Amazon Prime. It's inspired by the books written by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but not directly. #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures The show is set with multiple characters, with their storylines connecting over the course of the episodes. Season 3 of The Rings of Power is going to be the most exciting and intense one. Filming starts this spring, and here's everything fans should know about what's coming up, including character storylines, plot twists, and returning actors. GIF89a����!�,D; Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Salaried Employees In RAJASTHAN Get ₹2 Crore Life Cover at Just ₹876/Month Best Term Insurance! Click Here Undo The new season will be the biggest season of The Lord of the Rings. Season 2 had lots of surprises and exciting moments, making fans eager for the next season. Actors David Weyman, who plays Gandalf, and Charlie Vickers, who plays Sauron, are both excited for fans to see what happens next. Live Events In Season 2, fans finally found out who The Stranger is. David Weyman, who plays The Stranger, is excited to show how young Gandalf will face many challenges and make mistakes as he grows. Weyman said that Gandalf will deal with many problems and failures. To become wise like the Gandalf in the movies played by Sir Ian McKellen, he needs to learn from his big mistakes. "Anything could happen," Weyman said. Sauron won a lot in Season 2, and in Season 3, he has a clear goal and won't let anything or anyone stop him. Charlie Vickers, who plays Sauron, said he feels lucky to play the role. Season 3 will have lots of exciting scenes, and fans will enjoy watching Sauron as he tries to become more powerful. Also Read : Will there be a third Social Security check payment in May 2025? Here's all you need to know What to expect in Season 3? The show is coming back for a third time, and it will be bigger than the first two. Everything that happened before will now lead to exciting events. The story will jump ahead in time, and Sauron will try even harder to get the One Ring. Filming for Season 3 will begin in the spring. All the characters who made it through the battles in Season 2 will be back. Actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson said she's happy to return to the world of Middle-earth. As per a report by GamesRadar, we can expect the release of The Rings of Power season 3 around August 2026. FAQs When does filming for Season 3 of The Rings of Power start? Filming for The Rings of Power Season 3 begins this spring. What can fans expect from The Rings of Power Season 3? Season 3 will be bigger, with more action, tough choices, and Sauron getting closer to his goal.
Gizmodo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The Rings of Power's Cast Teases What's in Store for Gandalf and Sauron in Season 3
After it was revealed that the Stranger was Gandalf at the end of season two of Prime Video's The Rings of Power, fans of the Tolkien universe origin series have anticipated the handling of how the hero will rise. There's also the matter of what Sauron will do as he gathers his own power. In a conversation with Deadline, Daniel Weyman (Gandalf) and Charlie Vickers (Sauron) discussed how this next season is important character building for the legends they'll later become. For Gandalf, Weyman teased that it involves a lot of 'tears' and continued, 'I'm excited for this plethora of possible pitfalls, errors, and failings that young Gandalf can learn from. Literally anything could happen, because the only way we're going to see a wise being later on is if he does some pretty horrendous accidental things, and puts his foot in the wrong places, and has to pick it up and learn again. So I'm hoping for lots of that kind of action just so that we can see him develop and learn how he gets to be the wizard that we all love.' Vickers jumped in describing how Sauron might not take it lightly that he was rejected by Galadriel, but is ready to go at his quest for power alone. 'I'm incredibly lucky that Sauron in this time period is very specific to what he does. We get to go through so many exciting beats that I think fans will be really excited to see. I mean, he has made nearly all the rings now, but there's one more that he [needs] to finish the collection, which he's determined and has had in his mind for centuries. So, I'm super excited to see him go on the journey and hopefully take over Middle-earth… I'm sure everything will be great for everyone else.' Rings of Power Season one and two are currently streaming on Prime.
Buzz Feed
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Buzz Feed
I'm 100% Positive That Everyone Agrees That If You Do Even One Of These Things, You Are The WORST Type Of Driver
If you... 1. Drive with a 20-foot beam sticking out of your car: Facebook 2. Attatch things that should NOT be attatched to your car: 3. Like, c'mon: My goodness. 4. What are we doing here? 5. Just throw a Christmas tree on top of your car all willy-nilly: 6. Keep things on the roof "secured" like this: 7. Just completely ignore being able to see anything behind you: 8. Drive with a car full of bricks as if you're a cartoon character: 9. Leave a mountain of snow on top of your car: 10. Act like the cars on the left: 11. Smoke next to a bunch of flammable gas: 12. Put your appendages out the window: 13. Have beams of wood sticking out of your car: 14. Drive without lights in the rain: 15. Drive with an EXTENDED ladder: 16. Drive the world's slipperiest car: 17. Or drive on basically nothing at all: 18. Put on a seatbelt like this: 19. Drive with something that increases the size of your car two-fold: u/kitsf / Via 20. Play a game of Car Jenga: u/darthjayjub / Via 21. Use one tiny cord to secure a bunch of heavy mattresses: u/kendrid / Via 22. Forget the entire purpose of a truck: u/LordStark_01/ / Via 23. Secure things to your car like it's a train: u/suprovation / Via 24. Drive with a bunch of rock ammunition: u/yasumki / Via 25. Or tires that could bounce out at any moment: u/shayneux / Via 26. Drive with a car that cannot handle the amount of stuff you are putting in it: u/kerosene_dreamer / Via 27. Drive with an open trunk full of projectiles: 28. Completely ignore any and all tire safety: u/poopyheadpieface / Via 29. Drive a car with a dang SNOWMOBILE on top of it: Facebook 30. Drive on the eye of Sauron: 31. Bring your car where it is not meant to go: u/planetoftheatheists / Via 32. And completely ignore what consitutes a road: Facebook I'm sorry, you are the worst type of driver.
