{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000182-bb5e-de35-a1ea-fb7eb5910001","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-cast-in-real-life-and-in-middle-earth","headline":"What the cast of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ looks like in real life","description":"See side-by-side images of the cast of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ glammed up for the red carpet and in full costume, hair, and makeup as their characters on the show.","datePublished":"2022-08-25T13:13:53.874Z","dateModified":"2022-08-25T13:13:53.874Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon Staff","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/08549ff/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1125x1125+438+0/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F47%2F6d%2F7fe296e642859c7ba2a629eda3ba%2Famazon-logo-hero-images-2024.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/dd4b606/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1434x956+133+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F4c%2Fb5%2Fdd6d2f58419c8f4eb203ebf57fb9%2Flord-of-the-rings-cast-makeup.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![A split image of Owain Arthur. One photo shows him in full character and the other shows him in real life on the red carpet.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/dd4b606/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1434x956+133+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F4c%2Fb5%2Fdd6d2f58419c8f4eb203ebf57fb9%2Flord-of-the-rings-cast-makeup.jpg)\n\n# What the cast of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ looks like in real life\n\n*See side-by-side images of the cast of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ glammed up for the red carpet and in full costume, hair, and makeup as their characters on the show.*\n\nWhether it takes makeup, costumes, prosthetics, or props—or all four at once—the magic of bringing a character to life on-screen can make for some amazing transformations. As we gear up for the release of *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power* on September 1-2 ([time zone dependent](https://press.amazonstudios.com/us/en/press-release/ithe-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-poweri-timings)), we've created side-by-side comparisons of each actor [on the red carpet for the series premiere](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/17-photos-from-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-premiere) vs. in full costume.\n\nKeep reading for a look at some of the transformations you’ll see in the show.\n\n---\n\n### Markella Kavenagh, Elanor “Nori” Brandyfoot\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/01d5ce8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F69%2F42%2F70c0ff244d26ac0ed68d35be3ddc%2Flotr-makeup-18.jpg)\n\nMarkella Kavenagh plays Elanor \"Nori\" Brandyfoot, an adventurous Harfoot (one of three breeds of Hobbits) and an original character created for the show.\n \n\n---\n\n### Owain Arthur, Prince Durin IV\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/eaad9e6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fb5%2Fe8%2Fa89e140c47eaba1b9bd93c4b5512%2Flotr-makeup-1.jpg)\n\nPrince Durin IV, played by Owain Arthur, is royalty in Khazad-dûm, a Dwarven city thriving in the Second Age.\n \n\n---\n\n### Lloyd Owen, Elendil\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f87854b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F9f%2F7d%2Fb407b9174c1389647f80e19418ee%2Flotr-makeup-12.jpg)\n\nElendil, played by Lloyd Owen, is a sea captain who lives in [the island kingdom of Númenor](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/8-secrets-of-numenor-an-unseen-kingdom-in-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power). He is father to Eärien and Isildur (more details on these characters below).\n \n\n---\n\n### Robert Aramayo, Elrond\n\n![A split image of the actor who plays Elrond. One image shows him on the red carpet and the other shows him in full costume in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6cf1db4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fb1%2Fee%2F73d09ffa4c31a18ea094617ae7d3%2Flotr-makeup-13.jpg)\n\nRobert Aramayo plays Elrond, a Half-Elven character fans might recognize from the *Lord of the Rings* trilogy.\n \n\n---\n\n### Ismael Cruz Córdova, Arondir\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/ae55831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F40%2Feb%2Fd231ebf74718a4b4f840386a9910%2Flotr-makeup-14.jpg)\n\nPlayed by Ismael Cruz Córdova, Arondir is a Silvan Elf who appears in the Second Age as a guardian of the Southlanders.\n \n\n---\n\n### Morfydd Clark, Galadriel\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/af11482/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fc3%2Fb7%2Fc1ec52d44ea2b41a1ef6f4332c60%2Flotr-makeup-15.jpg)\n\nGaladriel is an important character in Tolkien's work who is well-known by fans of the *Lord of the Rings* trilogy. Her character in *The Rings of Power* is played by Morfydd Clark.\n \n\n---\n\n### Ema Horvath, Eärien\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f370b0f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fb5%2Ff5%2F0631fbf2498b820a372b42d883f3%2Flotr-makeup-16.jpg)\n\nEärien, played by Ema Horvath, is a Númenórean woman. She is the daughter of Elendil and Isildur's sister.\n \n\n---\n\n### Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Queen-Regent Míriel\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/1416f2b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fb4%2Fa8%2F25d038784d67a93d1409507ee8fb%2Flotr-makeup-17.jpg)\n\nNot yet a full queen, Queen-Regent Míriel is the ruler of the island kingdom of Númenor. Her character is played by Cynthia Addai-Robinson.\n \n\n---\n\n### Sophia Nomvete, Princess Disa\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/80ec945/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd0%2F91%2Ff5fa7ae0458089bd7e7796b8ebf4%2Flotr-makeup-19.jpg)\n\nPrincess Disa, a dynamic character played by Sophia Nomvete, is princess of Khazad-dûm and wife to Prince Durin IV.\n \n\n---\n\n### Nazanin Boniadi, Bronwyn\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5e48b27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F0c%2F75%2Fcc7ad8b2414099160a41a49ad301%2Flotr-makeup-110.jpg)\n\nNazanin Boniadi plays Bronwyn, a Southlander who is a healer woman and single mother to Theo (more on Theo's character below).\n \n\n---\n\n### Maxim Baldry, Isildur\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/17a987d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F77%2Ff5%2Fbf6787d14081a11f05dd011d6432%2Flotr-makeup-111.jpg)\n\nIsildur is Eärien's brother and Elendil's son. He appears in the series as a sea cadet who longs for a different life. His character is played by Maxim Baldry.\n \n\n---\n\n### Trystan Gravelle, Pharazôn,\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/652488b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F27%2F43%2F5c471c6548e1a6acee26d09d049c%2Flotr-makeup-112.jpg)\n\nTrystan Gravelle plays Pharazôn, a counsel to Queen-Regent Míriel who is deeply involved in the political workings of [the island kingdom of Númenor](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/lord-of-the-rings-numenor-images).\n\n \n\n---\n\n### Charlie Vickers, Halbrand\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/90f0c46/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F66%2F14%2F36245bce4c968e18f015cd93c688%2Flotr-makeup-113.jpg)\n\nHalbrand, played by Charlie Vickers, is a human shipwreck survivor looking for a new beginning.\n \n\n---\n\n### Tyroe Muhafidin, Theo\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/4235627/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ff6%2F5d%2F3ec6af9a432d929018de03c0b390%2Flotr-makeup-114.jpg)\n\nTheo, the son of Bronwyn, is a young boy from the Southlands who grows frustrated with his circumstances as the series progresses.\n \n\n---\n\n![A man smiles for a photo on the red carpet of the Lord of the Rings the Rings of Power premiere](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/e334efe/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3240x2160+300+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fc3%2Fdd%2F055ba2b04959aa7b1d4e48b708bc%2Flotr-hero-2.jpg)\n\n- [17 photos from ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ premiere](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/17-photos-from-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-premiere)\n\n### Benjamin Walker, High King Gil-galad\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/efbd3f8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F2b%2F40%2Fbb51f6d04b83816e568a61bb9a95%2Flotr-makeup-115.jpg)\n\nGil-galad is High King of the Noldor,one of the main divisions of Elves. His character is played by Benjamin Walker.\n \n\n---\n\n### Charles Edwards plays Celebrimbor\n\n![A split image showing the actor listed above on the red carpet for the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere vs in full makeup and costume as their character in the show.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/e994dbd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1383x780+0+0/resize/767x433!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F4c%2F73%2Fdcacc0de43468d25b5c4b541ab12%2Flotr-makeup-116.jpg)\n\nCelebrimbor, played by Charles Edwards, is another important character in Tolkien's work. He is a Ñoldorian prince and the Elven smith responsible for making the Rings of Power.\n\nFollow along as we cover [more news and updates for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'](https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/entertainment/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power) on About Amazon.","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}