One of many largest casting challenges for “The Rings of Energy” was changing the well-known face of Hugo Weaving, who performed the immortal Elrond in each of Peter Jackson’s two trilogies. The present struck gold with Robert Aramayo, whose flip because the youthful Elrond has been nicely acquired by followers. Nevertheless, whereas Aramayo’s efficiency in Season 1 is engrossing, it is comparatively restrained, as Elrond features as a diplomat and continues to be discovering his means on this planet.
Within the new footage, we get a peek at a contemporary, extra assured model of the character who will finally discovered Rivendell and develop into recognized throughout Center-earth for his unparalleled knowledge. A part of that character evolution entails combating, particularly within the a part of the story that “The Rings of Energy” is about to succeed in. Within the aftermath of forging the Rings of Energy (one thing that the present is in the course of doing as Season 2 begins), Elrond will play a essential function as a navy chief.
Within the e-book “Unfinished Tales,” it is defined that Sauron assaults the Elves to assert the Rings of Energy by drive. It states: “When information of this reached Gil-galad he despatched out a drive underneath Elrond Half-elven; however Elrond had far to go, and Sauron turned north and made directly for Eregion.” Elrond goes on to combat Sauron in Eregion, one thing that’s hinted at within the teaser, as we see a number of pictures of the elf drawing his sword and main prices in full armor.