The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power — Characters & Cast

Avenging her fallen kin and eradicating Morgoth's lingering shadow.

Begins as a trauma-driven, vengeance-blinded commander whose obsession blinded her to the deception around her; over successive seasons, she matures from reckless arrogance into painful self-awareness, wisdom, and moral resolve.

Imposing absolute order and dominion under the guise of healing the world.

Introduced as Halbrand, a disguised "repentant" king adrift on the Sundering Seas, he navigates the halls of Númenor and Eregion, eventually adopting the angelic guise of Annatar ("Lord of Gifts") to exploit Celebrimbor’s artistic vanity and establish dominion over Middle-earth.

Preserving Elven heritage and bridging alliances across Middle-earth.

Evolves from a youthful political emissary navigating court etiquette into an insightful warrior-statesman and military defender, torn between bureaucratic duty and his profound friendship with the Dwarves.

Creating works of transcendent beauty and enduring legacy.

Driven by the desire to rival the legendary craft of his grandfather Fëanor, his blinding ambition leaves him utterly vulnerable to Annatar’s gaslighting and manipulation, culminating in the siege and ruin of Eregion.

Remembering who he is and fulfilling his cosmic mission against the shadow.

Falls from the heavens as a nameless celestial mystery with amnesia; guided by the simple Harfoots, he discovers his immense magical powers, learns moral discernment, and journeys to Rhûn to uncover his identity and purpose as Gandalf.