The elves have founded the regal coastal realm of Lindon.
The dwarvish stronghold of Khazad-dum is thriving.
2), the toughest task was crafting a Middle-earth that felt both familiar and fresh.
Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.Ben Rothstein / Prime Video
“Their architecture, and even their clothing, is much more sensible.
There’s a sensitivity toward the stone, rather than forcing their will on the stone.”
Even the nomadic harfoots have their own distinct look.
One of the production designer’s biggest challenges was bringing the great island of Numenor to life.
“We’ve got a zillion different shades of blue.”
“We wanted to verify that the actors had a world that felt inhabitable by them.”
For the cast and crew, that meant stepping into an environment that felt straight from Tolkien’s pages.
As co-showrunner JD Payne puts it: “It was like going to Middle-earth every day for work.”
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerwill debut on Prime Video Sept. 2.
