Hugo Weaving Reveals He Hasn’t Watched ‘The Rings of Power’ at All

The Rings of Power is currently airing its second season. The show’s first season, which premiered in 2022, received a mixed reception despite Amazon’s substantial investment. Anticipation was high, but issues began surfacing with the release of initial promotional materials.

The show faced widespread criticism on multiple fronts, including its costume design, the portrayal of Galadriel, and various inconsistencies with the source material. One of the most debated aspects was the show’s suggestion of an enemies-to-lovers arc between Galadriel and Halbrand.

The critical reception for the second season of The Rings of Power has been excellent so far, with many noting improvements in various aspects of the show. While it’s uncertain whether this positive feedback will continue throughout the season, the initial enthusiasm could attract viewers who were previously uninterested.

One of those potential viewers is Hugo Weaving, who famously portrayed Elrond in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Despite the legendary status of his role and Elrond’s significant presence in Middle-earth’s history, Weaving has acknowledged that he has not watched any episodes of The Rings of Power. He has expressed a reluctance to “return to Middle-earth,” although he does support Robert Aramayo, who plays a younger version of Elrond in the series.

I haven’t seen it, and apologies to Robert. No, I spent too long in Middle-earth, and I don’t particularly want to go back there. I love New Zealand, I recently went back to New Zealand. […]But no, it’s funny – I think when you spend so much time on a particular piece, and in one way… it’s a big, big film, huge franchise, but for me, kind of, in a funny way, not a role that I think of with the same sort of stature in my head as it might do for fans. […]So, no, apologies to Robert, but I haven’t seen it. I’m sure he’s great.

Source: Radio Times

While the role of Elrond in The Lord of the Rings holds significant importance for fans, Hugo Weaving himself does not view it with the same level of reverence. He regards it as just one part of his career rather than a defining role.

Weaving has acknowledged the scale of The Rings of Power and respects the work of others, including Robert Aramayo. However, he has chosen not to watch the show and does not intend to do so. His decision appears to be more about personal preference than a critique of the show’s quality or the performances.

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