It’s quite complex for Durin because it’s his father.
He really looks up to his father.
I think Durin III is a hero for Durin IV.
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This is gonna be a darker season in Season 2.
Does that play on his psyche a little bit more?
And does the relationship with his father impact the decisions that he makes in Season 2?
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ARTHUR: Good question.
So he’s kind of figuring all of that stuff out in Season 2 through the darkness.
Will his father’s decision impact that relationship with Elrond at all?
Is there blame there, or does it bring you two closer together?
ARTHUR: He’s impacted on that massively by banishing him.
So it’s difficult for Elrond well, he’s not allowed.
So, yes, it’s impacted him immensely.
Like the status has changed.
How much does that factor into Season 2?
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ARTHUR: Well, we know it’s there; we, the audience, know it’s there.
Whether he will appear in Season 2, I mean, what do you think?
I’m saying that there’s a good possibility that the Balrog could make a presence.
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ARTHUR: Possibly, possibly.
I’m not allowed to say.
I mean, I’d love to tell you.
I’d love to tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.
I want people to discover it in that moment.
What was it like doing the acting this season?
ARTHUR: I see where you’re going with that.
Yeah, I kicked its ass.
Yes, there were stunts involved.
There were stunts involved last season as well.
Will we get to see more of that?
Will we get to see the kids more this season?
ARTHUR: Certainly, you will see Disa and Durin together.
Don’t think that’s much of a spoiler because me being disowned impacts on her as well.
What was it like shooting in this new, different version?
ARTHUR: Have you been to Khazad-dum?
I was blown away in New Zealand, and I am blown away again this season.
And for that to be our home as well.
ARTHUR: There’s a lot of work to be done in Khazad-dum.
I’ve got a lot.
But I do wander out.
We spoke to the art department and they said that J.D.
and Patrick really wanted to humanize Khazad-dum and Dwarven society and show the day-to-day life of the Dwarves.
Will we see new Dwarves?
ARTHUR: Yeah, you’ll see different aspects of Khazad-dum, definitely.
I can say that much, and it’s really exciting.
I’m annoyed because I really want to tell you about these animals that were on set.
But you’ll just have to wait and see.
How does that balance with Durin’s darker, more difficult story this season?
ARTHUR: Good question.
I mean, he fancies the pants off Disa; this is the thing.
Season 2 premieres on Prime Video on August 29.
Can you talk about the differences between filming in England and New Zealand?
That’s the big difference.
Therefore, when I come to work, I can disappear instead of being far away.
But I absolutely love filming here in London.
I have to say, I prefer it.
Season 1 is available now.
