The series "The Lord of the Rings": the first information, rumors and fan theory

The first information that the streaming service Amazon Prime and Warner Bros. plans to release the series on the universe of "The Lord of the Rings" George. R. R. Tolkien, appeared in November 2017. But for a long time there was not even a hint of its contents.

Everyone who worked on the adaptation of Peter Jackson, said they have no idea what will be discussed in the project. Jackson himself toldLord of the Rings: Peter Jackson confirms he will not be involved in Amazon seriesThat only helped the producers to assemble a team, but will not participate in the work. Ian McKellen is shared Ian McKellen Hints at Possible Gandalf Reprise in Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' Series his desire to play Gandalf again, but noted that he was not invited.

Initially, there were rumors that the series will be a prequel to "The Lord of the Rings", but that, at what time events will unfold, was not known. On the fansite The One Ring arguedTheOneRing.netIt would be the story of Aragorn youth - one of the main characters of "The Lord of the Rings" and reunited ruler of the kingdom of Arnor and Gondor.

However, official information has been received. The only thing known for sure - great plans for this project studios. The company decided to do the TV series, just waiting for the end "The game of thrones"To seize the audience loving fantasy.

Amazon bought the film rights for $ 250 million, even killing rate Netflix. According to information Inside Amazon's $ 250M 'Lord of the Rings' Deal: "It's Very Much a Creature of the Times" The Hollywood Reporter, after taking into account the casting costs, producers, visual effects and other items, the planned budget for the show was about one billion dollars.

But the grand plans indeed: from the beginning want to release at least five seasons of the original series, and, if successful, to switch on and spin-offs. In the first season of 20 episodes planned. About the release date of the series is not yet known, because not even started shooting.

The first information and the duration of

Since mid-February, Amazon began to spread the map of the world in which the action will unfold the future of the series. Initially empty, but then each time it added the names of territories and states.

And here on March 7 there was full card project with all the major denominations. And now it is possible to conclude that the time of action and suggest what will be dedicated to the story.

So, on the map you can see the state of Númenor, located on an island in the Sea Eleni belegaer. The island has been flooded at the end of the Second Age. Most likely, the effect of the series will unfold during this period. It also seems to allude authors of the project on Twitter. By the way, the link you can switch to a full-sized version of the map and its detailed study.

Welcome to the Second Age: https://t.co/Tamd0oRgTw

- The Lord of the Rings on Prime (@LOTRonPrime) March 7, 2019

In the world Tolkien The second era began with the expulsion to appeal to the darkness Melkor (aka Morgoth). He was one of the Valar - Aynur higher beings, the gods of Middle-earth. And it ended up a battle with his successor Sauron, which led to the disembodiment of the dark lord. Between these events took place 3441 years.

Theories about the plot

The plot of the series is a closely guarded secret, so to speak precisely about something until it is impossible. In this second era lasted for more than 3000 years, and during that time, of course, many important events occurred.

However, biographer and professional tolkinistov Tom Shippee, taking part in the project, I toldThat the plot will not contradict the original.

"Heritage Tolkien" insisted that the main event match the canon. Sauron invades Eriador, he pushed back Númenorean troops. It takes time, it saves enough power and makes Númenoreans renounce the Valar and to bow before the darkness. All this will remain unchanged.

However, in the description of these times a lot of blind spots, and because the creators of the series have a huge scope for creativity. Fans have already begun to choose the most interesting version, based on the "Silmarillion" - a collection of Tolkien's myths and legends of Middle-earth before the events of "The Lord of the Rings."

Story of a young Sauron

After the expulsion of the immortal spirit of Morgoth Maillard (this is also the Ainur, but weaker) on behalf of Sauron continued to serve the Dark, and he soon became a master of the dark, not inferior in strength predecessor.

This character could be devoted to a lot of interesting stories and even make the central character of the series. After second epoch it is largely associated with it, and Sauron summed up the history of the events of "The Lord of the Rings."

It is even conceivable that it will become the protagonist of the future project. In the times to be shown on the show, it may look like a charming young man, capable of changing its shape - something like Loki to fans kinovselennoy Marvel.

Perhaps the whole story will be told not to by the elves or humans, namely Sauron face. However, whether to approve the conversion of the greatest fans villain to hero - is unknown.

The rise and fall of Númenor

The island nation certainly no coincidence that appeared on the map. I picked it up from the bottom of one of the Valar as a gift to people who participated in the war against Morgoth. Those who settled in Númenor, were something like elves and later became a true legend, as supported by the Valar reached unprecedented heights in development. They were forbidden only to sail too far from their island to avoid being caught in Valinor, where higher power lived.

But over the years, people began to envy the immortality of the elves. And, at the instigation of Sauron, that deception was captured by King Ar-Pharazôn, and later became his advisor, they went to demand eternal life for themselves. As a result of this campaign, Aynur flooded Numenor destroyed and its inhabitants. Sauron himself had lost his human shape and could no longer be a pleasant sight for the form.

Building Middle-earth

If we talk about the continental part of Tolkien's world, the era of the Second flourished architecture and transformation of Middle-earth. Gnomes built the famous Moria back in the First Age, and in the series can show the period of its prosperity. Also, for the duration of the series has to build the great fortress of Minas Tirith, Minas Ithil, and many others - with these people, too, helped the Númenóreans.

Sauron at this time settles in Mordor, to build a fortress of Barad-Dur and populates the area Gorgoroth. Perhaps the authors will go in the footsteps of "Game of Thrones" and try not to show a story, and the development of the world of Middle-earth as a whole. In this case, we can expect a lot of large-scale and beautiful scenery.

Large-scale battles

The film adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings" and even "The Hobbit" is famous for large-scale battle scene. Of course, even when huge budget series here is the important question, whether the authors can pass a whole sweep of events. But the fundamental principle of their sufficiency. The second era began with the grandiose battle in which Morgoth banished. Perhaps with this and start the show.

Two battles were also Númenor against Sauron, as a result of which the villain and came to the island. You can also clearly show the Ar-Pharazon march to Valinor and many other large-scale events. A series may end creation of the One Ring of Sauron and disembodiment, which have already shown in the beginning of the first part of "The Lord of the Rings."

What will not be exact

Given the duration of the series, we can with high probability to say whom viewers will not see. Firstly, you can forget about Aragorn - he was born thousands of years after the events of the Second Age. Also, you can not think of Hobbits. Favorite all halflings settled in the Shire only in 1601 of the Third Age.

In addition, a hint of Ian McKellen also can be forgotten. Gandalf arrived from Valinor in Serdizeme in 1000 of the Third Age. And then he got all the familiar look of an old man. So it is unlikely in the series will be at least one of the friends of the "Lord of the Rings" characters.

Orlando Bloom, who played in a series of films by Peter Jackson elf Legolas, has also confirmed 'Lord of the Rings': Orlando Bloom Thinks He's Too Old to Play Legolas on Amazon SeriesThat will not take part in the filming of the series.

Something completely new

As is well known, the authors of films and TV series like a lot of change in history. If we take the adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings", then it greatly changed many storylines and completely removed an important character in the book of Tom Bombadil.

In addition, it changed the history of the death of Saruman and the very battle for Helm's Deep - in the film version of the riders of Rohan, who all his life fought on horseback, for some reason decided to hide in the fortress.

IN adaptation of "The Hobbit" were characters who were mentioned in the original one line or have died long before the events of the book. And there was a timber efliyka Tauriel, which did not exist in Tolkien.

Therefore, in the series, authors can take only some basis of the original stories, and add all the action of his own. Most likely, they will do so, because adherence to canon can make the story too slow and protracted.

Who works on the show

Amazon has posted a video which lists the many participants in the shooting process.

Showrunner of the project were John D. Payne and Patrick McKay. Previously, they were both working on the film "Star Trek: Infinite".

For scenarios meet Jennifer Hutchinson ( "Breaking Bad"), Jason Cahill ( "The Sopranos"), Helen Shan ( "Hannibal") and Justin Doble ( "very strange case").

The first two episodes will remove the director "Jurassic World 2" Juan Antonio Bayona. The executive producers are the Lindsey Weber ( "Cloverfield, 10"), Bruce Richmond ( "Game of Thrones") and Gene Kelly ( "Boardwalk Empire").

Who will play in the series

So far it is known only two actors who appear in the series. At the same time their characters are unknown. One of the main roles will perform 'Lord of The Rings' Series at Amazon Casts Will Poulter Will Poulter, known for his film "Solstice" and an interactive episode of "Black Mirror" called "Bandersnatch".

Little-known Australian actress Marcella Kavena ( "Lament", "Picnic at Hanging Rock") play 'Lord of the Rings' Series at Amazon Taps First Cast Member a character named Tyra. No details about this character is not present, and in the books of Tolkien she did not appear. Although it is likely that this is just a code name to avoid leaks.