Amazon drops new ‘Rings of Power’ trailer suspiciously close to ‘House of Dragons’ premiere
After nearly 10 million people watched the HBO premiere Dragon’s House, Amazon would also like to remind you that they also have a sci-fi series coming out. On Tuesday, the company shared a new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. More than anything, the clip is an introduction to $465 million Amazon spent to produce the show’s first season.
Dialogue from characters like Galadriel and Elrond sets the stage for the impending Second Age conflict, but it’s almost secondary to the visual spectacle on display. Each shot earned money that was used to create the cinematography, costume design, and CGI for the show. Rings of Power will borrow some elements from JRR Tolkien’s Silmarillion. As the title makes clear, the series will recount the forging of the Ring of Power and Sauron’s return to Middle-earth. Showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay have sketch a five-season story. The first will launch on September 2.
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