A new scene in the recently-released trailer gives this theory at least a bit of credibility.
Tom Bombadil
As J.R.R.
Tolkiens most enigmatic and unpredictable character, Tom Bombadil offers show-writers plenty of lee-way.

Image via New Line Cinema
Played byTrystan Gravelle, Ar-Pharazon was the ambitious and over-reaching king whose pride led tothe destruction of Numenor.
His sonsElrond and Elrosrespectively became a wise healer and commander, and the first king of Numenor.

Image via Pauline Baynes.

Image via Pauline Baynes.

