How Amazon Gave Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power The Strongest Start Possible Laura Hurley

After being officially announced in 2017

 Amazon is finally bringing The Lord of the Rings to television with The Rings of Power. 

In the beginning, it was unclear whether the series

 would take place in the same universe as the Peter Jackson movie

how many (if any) well-known faces would show up

The actor who plays Isildur, Maxim Baldry, has spoken out 

the role approachable despite his well-known failure to destroy the One Ring

Jackson isn't participating and certain familiar characters

How Amazon Gave Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power The Strongest Start Possible Laura Hurley