Cynthia Addai-Robinson, known for her role as Míriel in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, has unveiled an intriguing insight into the show’s first season. According to the actress, the inaugural season was intentionally crafted to reshape the narrative, offering a fresh entry point for those unfamiliar with J.R.R. Tolkien’s original story.
During her participation at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June, Cynthia Addai-Robinson discussed the first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. According to Variety, Addai-Robinson shared that the initial season serves as an introduction, setting the stage for elements of the story that may be more recognizable to audiences.
Cynthia Addai-Robinson Gives An Update On Season 2
Cynthia Addai-Robinson hinted at the upcoming events that will unfold in Season 2, stating that the subsequent season will delve into aspects that are already familiar to fans.
“Season 1 is really about an introduction. You’re setting the stage for aspects of the story that are maybe a little bit more familiar to audiences, because we do know a little bit more of these next few things that happen, that will be part of Season 2…” She continued, “But there are a lot of people who have never read the books. They’ve never seen the movies. So that Season 1 setup really is, in my mind, it’s really for those people who are very new to Tolkien…”
Similar sentiments have been expressed by other cast members of the Prime Video series, echoing Cynthia Addai-Robinson’s insights. Sophia Nomvete, who portrays Princess Disa in the show, highlighted the importance of rebalancing representation within the film and television industry, as well as within the franchise itself. In an interview with PA Media in July, Nomvete expressed her hopes for this shift to extend beyond The Lord of the Rings series and influence future projects.
YouTuber European Lore Encourages Viewers To Skip The Series
YouTuber European Lore expressed his reaction to Addai-Robinson’s statements, highlighting the unsettling aspect of it all. He emphasized the significance, pondering the idea of the Rings of Power serving as someone’s initial introduction to the world of ‘Tolkien.’
“This is the scary part. … Imagine. Imagine the Rings of Power being the first encounter with ‘Tolkien’ for somebody.”
Subsequently, he urged his audience to refrain from watching the series and went as far as requesting them to dissuade others from doing so as well. Reflecting on his personal stance, he expressed a lack of sympathy towards individuals, acknowledging that feeling sorry for others often proves futile since reciprocation is rare.
“Now, I don’t feel sorry much for people. I have learned that it’s quite useless to feel sorry for people because nobody will feel sorry for you, but for those theoretical people who might encounter ‘Tolkien’ — because this is no Tolkien, you know, the Rings of Prime — for the first time watching this s**t. Please don’t.”
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
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