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Months before The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for its third season, it’s been reported that a fourth is now in development.
Pre-production is reportedly set to begin on the new season of the spin-off this autumn, with The Hollywood Reporter adding that shooting is scheduled to begin in 2027.
It should be noted that the fourth season of the series has not officially been greenlit by Prime Video. Radio Times has contacted Prime Video for comment.
Season 3 of the spin-off, which stars an ensemble cast led by Morfydd Clark, will be released on 11 November and will pick up “several years” after season 2, taking place in the middle of the war between Sauron and the elves as the One Ring is crafted.
Earlier this month, we were given our first look at the new season, with a fiery image of Charlie Vickers’s Sauron standing in the shadows.
Peter Friedlander, head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios said: “From the very beginning, this series has embodied the scale, ambition, and cinematic storytelling that define Prime Video’s biggest global series.
“The extraordinary response from millions of fans around the world has made it clear that this journey through Middle-earth continues to resonate, and that momentum has only grown heading into Season 3.”
Alongside Vickers, returning cast members for season 3 include Morfydd Clark as Galadriel and recent BAFTA-winner Robert Aramayo as Elrond.
Meanwhile, new faces in the upcoming chapter include Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things), Eddie Marsan (Sherlock Holmes), Andrew Richardson (Ponies), Zubin Varla (Andor) and Adam Young (Sex Education) in yet-to-be-confirmed roles.
The Rings of Power season 3 will arrive on 11 November. Seasons 1-2 are available to watch on Prime Video – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial.
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Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
