As for the series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”, we are still at the beginning. The fantasy format will eventually span five seasons (and a possible spin-off). It is estimated that each season alone grosses around $150 million. The much-discussed, undisputed budget of the series, which is released via Amazon Prime Video, refers not only to one season, but to the bigger picture – it includes additional costs for sets and costumes, which are then used for several or even all seasons .
Money well spent? That remains to be seen. The first season of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ was intended to evoke mixed reactions, although the visual power here was undoubtedly cinematic. Filming for the second season has already been completed. There is no official release date yet, but it is conceivable that the new episodes of ‘The Rings of Power’ will be released this year.
Season 3 is in development
But that’s not all: how Exclusively reported: Patrick McKay and JD Payne, showrunners of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, recently signed a three-year deal with Amazon MGM Studios. An important point for the future of the fantasy series because: So it’s pretty clear that the duo will continue to call the shots behind the expensive Middle-Earth adventure, set some 3,000 years before the Lord of the Rings films.
How Also reported, McKay and Payne have already started drafting an initial story for the third season. This is also important information, because it has not yet been officially ordered. Even though ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ is designed for five seasons, that doesn’t mean they will eventually appear. As is known, various reasons can cause series to be canceled in the meantime. However, the continued involvement with McKay and Payne proves to be reassuring – even when it comes to the artistic coherence of the series.