Who is the Dark Wizard in Rings of Power Season 2?

In Rings of Power Season 2, the Dark Wizard's identity is mysterious. Theories suggest he could be Saruman, a Blue Wizard, the Witch-king, the Mouth of Sauron, or Khamûl, each based on Tolkien's lore and showing clues.

by Madhumitha

Updated Sep 13, 2024

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Who is the Dark Wizard in Rings of Power Season 2?

Who is the Dark Wizard in Rings of Power Season 2?

In Rings of Power Season 2, a new character called the Dark Wizard shows up, and fans have different ideas about who he might be. Some think he could be Saruman, a well-known evil wizard, especially if the Stranger turns out to be Gandalf. Another idea is that he might be one of the Blue Wizards, who are lesser-known and could have turned bad.

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Others believe the Dark Wizard might become the Witch-king of Angmar, the leader of the Ringwraiths, or even the Mouth of Sauron, a dark sorcerer who serves Sauron. Finally, some think he could be Khamûl, a man from Rhûn who becomes one of the Nine Ringwraiths. Each theory suggests a different character from Tolkien’s world who might fit the role of the Dark Wizard.

The Dark Wizard Rings of Power

In Rings of Power Season 2, a new character called the Dark Wizard appears, and fans are guessing who he might be. Some think he could be Saruman, an evil wizard from Tolkien’s world, especially if the Stranger is Gandalf. Another guess is that the Dark Wizard might be one of the Blue Wizards, who are lesser known and could have turned to dark magic.

Other theories suggest that he could become the Witch-king of Angmar, a powerful leader of the Ringwraiths, or even the Mouth of Sauron, a dark servant of Sauron. Finally, some believe he might be Khamûl, a man from Rhûn who turns into one of the Nine Ringwraiths. Each theory explores different characters from Tolkien’s stories who could fit the role of the Dark Wizard in the show.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth history, set in the Second Age before the events of the novel The Lord of the Rings. It focuses on the rise of Sauron and the creation of more Rings of Power. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios and New Line Cinema, filming took place in the UK and Canary Islands.

The season started on Amazon Prime Video on August 29, 2024, with the first three episodes released together, and the rest coming out weekly. Reviews were mostly positive, especially for the visuals and music, but opinions on the writing and pacing were mixed.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Cast

Actor Character
Charlie Vickers Sauron
Jack Lowden Forodwaith Sauron
Morfydd Clark Galadriel
Robert Aramayo Elrond
Benjamin Walker Gil-galad and the voice of Damrod
Daniel Weyman The Stranger
Ciarán Hinds The Dark Wizard
Markella Kavenagh Elanor "Nori" Brandyfoot
Megan Richards Poppy Proudfellow
Charles Edwards Celebrimbor
Ben Daniels Círdan
Sam Hazeldine Adar
Nicholas Woodeson Diarmid
Geoff Morrell Waldreg
Amelia Kenworthy Mirdania
Zates Atour Brânk
Sophia Nomvete Disa
Owain Arthur Durin IV
Peter Mullan Durin III
Kevin Eldon Narvi
Stuart Bowman Barduk
Lloyd Owen Elendil
Maxim Baldry Isildur
Trystan Gravelle Pharazôn
Cynthia Addai-Robinson Míriel
Ismael Cruz Córdova Arondir
Tyroe Muhafidin Theo
Alex Tarrant Valandil
Ema Horvath Eärien
Leon Wadham Kemen
Will Keen Belzagar
Nia Towle Estrid
William Chubb The High Priest of Númenor
Gabriel Akuwudike Hagen
Rory Kinnear Tom Bombadil
Jim Broadbent The voice of Snaggleroot
Olivia Williams The voice of Winterbloom
Calam Lynch Camnir
Gavi Singh Chera Merimac
Tanya Moodie Gundabale Earthauler
Selina Lo Rían
Oliver Alvin-Wilson Daemor
Raya Yarbrough The voice of Goldberry

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Streaming Platforms

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiered at BFI Southbank in London on August 20, 2024. In the United States, you can watch the season on Prime Video, starting on August 29, 2024. The first three episodes were released together, and the remaining five episodes are being released one by one each week until October 3, 2024.

The show is available on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories, so you can watch it around the world at the same time as the US release. If you have Prime Video, you can catch all the episodes as they are released in your region.

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