Key Takeaways
- “The Lord of the Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim” features its first female lead, Hera, 183 years before the trilogy.
- The movie focuses on Helm Hammerhand protecting Rohan from invading Dundelings with his daughter, Hera.
- The movie’s voice cast includes Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, and Miranda Otto with Saruman making an appearance.
The Lord of the Rings is one of the biggest franchises in the world. The name is synonymous with success, and almost everything related to the series is well-received by the audience. The franchise is ready to venture into the world of animation with The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Warner Bros. Pictures shared a new visual for the movie with the main protagonist at the center. The new visual can be seen below.
The visual puts Hera in the forefront, and it highlights her fearlessness.
What We Know About The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim
Hera, the movie’s main protagonist, is a female. It is a first for the franchise as the previous leads have all been males. In the new visual, Hera can be seen holding a sword and a shield.
The movie is set 183 years before the events of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and it will focus on Helm Hammerhand, the legendary ruler of Rohan. The movie will showcase the battle between Rohan and the invading Dundelings. Helm Hammerhand has the big responsibility to protect Rohan from the Dundelings’ army.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will likely give more spotlight to Helm Hammerhand’s daughter, Hera, which is evident from how she features prominently in the visual.
Voice Cast And Characters In The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim
So far, a total of six characters have been confirmed to be part of the movie. These are:
- Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhead: He is the king of Rohan who is in charge of the protection of his people.
- Gaia Wise as Hera: She is Helm’s daughter and, like her father, is always ready to defend her people.
- Luke Pasqualino as Wulf: He is the leader of the Dundelings, and he leads the invasion against Rohan.
- Miranda Otto as Eowyn: She is the narrator of the movie.
- Laurence Ubong Williams as Frealaf Hildeson: He is Helm’s nephew.
- Shaun Dooley as Freca: He is Wulf’s father.
Yazdan Qafouri, Lorraine Ashbourne, Benjamin Wainwright, Michael Wildman, Jude Akuwudike, Janine Duvitski, and Bilal Hasna are also part of the project, but their roles remain unknown. Additionally, it has been confirmed that Saruman will be making an appearance in the movie.
The Staff For The Movie
The staff for The Lord of the Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim was revealed a long time ago.
- Kenji Kamiyama (Director)
- Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou (Screenplay)
- Stephen Gallagher (Music)
- Warner Bros. Animation, WingNut Films, and Sola Entertainment (Production Studios)
- New Line Cinema (Distribution)
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will release in the United States on December 13, 2024.
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Official X (Formerly Twitter) Account
