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Things Even 'Lord of the Rings' Superfans Don't Know About the Prequel Series

Men's Health

September 8, 2022 at 2:01 PM

1) The show was almost a Netflix series.

2) HBO was also in the running.

3) Jeff Bezos was heavily involved in the negotiations.

4) Amazon bought the rights all the way back in 2017.

5) The premiere date was chosen to honor J.R.R. Tolkien.

6) It's the most expensive TV show in history.

7) There's a meaning behind the name.

8) Serious security measures were taken to prevent any leaks or spoilers.

9) The Tolkien estate had one non-negotiable.

10) Show creators worked with the Tolkien estate to condense the timeline.

11) The title reveal was Douglas Trumbull's final project.

12) It's one of the most diverse projects in 'Lord of the Rings' history.

13) There will also be more storylines focused on women.

14) The first season took an entire year to film.

15) New Zealand granted all cast and crew a special exemption.

16) Owain Arthur spent three hours in the makeup chair every day.

17) The series is expected to last at least five seasons.

18) Showrunners already have the entire series mapped out.

19) One of the actors also starred in 'Game of Thrones.'

20) You won't see any hobbits for a reason.

21) There aren't many super graphic scenes.

22) The theme song might sound familiar.

23) Peter Jackson is willing to help out if asked.

24) A major mystery won't have an answer just yet.

25) Special scholars helped dream up new characters.

26) There are characters with disabilities.

27) 'Lord of the Rings' film star Dominic Monaghan has some advice for the new cast.

28) Billy Boyd has some advice too.

29) More 'Lord of the Rings' projects are coming.

30) Behind-the-scenes content is also being filmed.

"Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" on Amazon Prime Video is set to be a massive hit. Learn about the show's story, cast, and more with these facts.

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