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The Stranger Being An OG LOTR Character On Rings Of Power Wasn't Always The Plan, And The Showrunners Explained Why
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scrn loglineThe surprise LOTR character on 'Rings of Power' wasn't always part of the plan, as showrunners reveal the story behind the unexpected reveal.beat sheet- The character of The Stranger, revealed to be a young Gandalf, was not originally intended to be in the series, say showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay.
- According to the showrunners, the decision to include The Stranger as a pivotal character was made late in the writing process, adding a new and exciting layer to the Second Age narrative.
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The Stranger Being An OG LOTR Character On Rings Of Power Wasn't Always The Plan, And The Showrunners Explained Why
CinemablendStory by Unknown
scrn logline
The surprise LOTR character on 'Rings of Power' wasn't always part of the plan, as showrunners reveal the story behind the unexpected reveal.
beat sheet
- The character of The Stranger, revealed to be a young Gandalf, was not originally intended to be in the series, say showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay.
- According to the showrunners, the decision to include The Stranger as a pivotal character was made late in the writing process, adding a new and exciting layer to the Second Age narrative.
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J.D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Rings of Power, The Rings of Power