The world ofThe Lord of the Ringsreturns with Prime VideosThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Primarilybased on the rich lore from the appendicesofJ.
Locations have always played a starring role in translating his larger-than-life world into reality.
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But time marched on, and so have filming locations.
The sophomore installment of Prime Video’s Middle-earth series places more importance on some storylines than others.
Filmed across 38 locations, the countrys unique landscapes make up a crucial part of the shows intricate world-building.
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The Denize Bluffs
The first season ofThe Rings of Powerwas filmed in the Denize Bluffs.
InThe Rings of Power,the area is used as the highland home of the Harfoots.
This unspoiled summer paradise boasts almost 250 miles of sprawling beaches.
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Anawhata Beach was the filming location for the scene whereGaladriel and Elendil ride together.
This change serves as the first time any modernLord of the Ringslive-action adaptation is produced outside of New Zealand.
Unfortunately, this relocation does not bode well with folks back in New Zealand.
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DirectorSanaa Hamrinotes that Windsors sweeping areaallows the crew to capture 360-degree views without relying on camera tricks.
Surrounded by lush woodland, the rocks have also become a popular attraction amongst budding climbers.
Located in Spain, Teide holds much importance to the indigenous Guance people.
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Season 2 ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris available to stream on Prime Video.
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Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.
