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.

Gandalf shouting

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.

Gandalf from Lord of the Rings

Image via Pauline Baynes.

A black-and-white sketch with some red and yellow color: Tom Bombadil and Goldberry sitting by a river in a forest, birds sitting on Goldberry’s fingers. By Pauline Baynes.

Image via Pauline Baynes.

Trystan Gravelle as Ar-Pharazon in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power