The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Global Fan Screening

An edited version of the first two episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, shown exclusively to fans in cinemas around the world in August 2022. In a time of relative peace, an ensemble cast of characters confronts the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.

Cast

Morfydd Clark

as Galadriel

Charlie Vickers

as Halbrand

Robert Aramayo

as Elrond

Benjamin Walker

as High King Gil-galad

Charles Edwards

as Celebrimbor

Owain Arthur

as Prince Durin IV

Sophia Nomvete

as Princess Disa

Peter Mullan

as King Durin III

Lloyd Owen

as Elendil

Maxim Baldry

as Isildur

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