In ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power‘, Morfydd Clark plays Galadriel, Robert Aramayo plays Elrond, and Charlie Vickers plays Halbrand (later revealed as Sauron).
Main cast
- GaladrielMorfydd Clark1Main
- ElrondRobert Aramayo1Main
- Halbrand / SauronCharlie Vickers1Main
- Prince Durin IVOwain Arthur1Main
- ArondirIsmael Cruz Córdova1Main
Supporting cast
- BronwynNazanin Boniadi1Supp
- CelebrimborCharles Edwards1Supp
- Gil-galadBenjamin Walker1Supp
- Nori BrandyfootMarkella Kavenagh1Supp
- Largo BrandyfootDylan Smith1Supp
- MalvaSara Zwangobani1Supp
- The StrangerDaniel Weyman1Supp
Guest & voice
- Queen Regent MírielCynthia Addai-Robinson1Guest
- PharazônTrystan Gravelle1Guest
- KemenLeon Wadham1Guest
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About this cast
The Rings of Power is a lavish prequel to Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, set thousands of years earlier during the Second Age of Middle-earth. The main cast includes Morfydd Clark as the warrior elf Galadriel, Robert Aramayo as the young Elrond, and Charlie Vickers as the mysterious Halbrand, who is eventually unmasked as the Dark Lord Sauron.
FAQs
Who plays Galadriel in The Rings of Power?
Morfydd Clark portrays the young Galadriel in the Amazon series.
Who plays Sauron in The Rings of Power?
Charlie Vickers plays Halbrand, who is later revealed to be Sauron in the first season.
How many seasons are planned for The Rings of Power?
Amazon has confirmed a five-season plan, with the second season originally aimed for 2024 (but delayed by strikes).
Is The Rings of Power connected to the Lord of the Rings films?
No, it is a separate adaptation of Tolkien’s Second Age material, not directly linked to Peter Jackson’s movies.
Where was The Rings of Power filmed?
Principal photography took place in New Zealand, with additional filming in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026