Robert Aramayo explains how his Elrond is different from Hugo Weaving's: 'But right now, Elrond’s a very young elf with so much to go before we get to the Council of Elrond in The Fellowship of the Ring.'
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power actor Robert Aramayo explains how his version of Elrond is different from Hugo Weaving's in The Lord of the Rings. Based on the beloved novels by author J.R.R. Tolkien, Prime Video's new fantasy series chronicles the rise of evil in Middle-earth's Second Age.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Elrond was first played by Weaving in Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, acting as the Lord of Rivendell. During the first film, the wise but firm half-Elf plays a crucial role in establishing the titular Fellowship during the Council of Elrond and ultimately escorts Frodo to the Grey Havens at the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
"I grew up with those movies, and I love his performance, and I think it’s natural for people to compare the performance. But right now, Elrond’s a very young elf with so much to go before we get to the Council of Elrond in The Fellowship of the Ring. He’s lived through so many defeats by that point, so I was excited to just start with this young elf who still has a lot to learn. That felt like an exciting place to begin.
Aramayo's comment echoes a similar sentiment expressed by Clark, who plays The Rings of Power's Galadriel. In addressing complaints about Galadriel's more warrior-like persona, Clark explains that the more serene version of the character played by Cate Blanchett in The Lord of the Rings is a product of thousands of years' worth of experiences.
Although not all fans have been on board with the changes made to Elrond and Galadriel in The Rings of Power, Elves, like people, evolve over time. From a writing perspective, it wouldn't make sense to depict the younger Elrond as the same stoic and resolute Elven lord because, as Aramayo suggests, he hasn't yet lived through and learned from the defeats that he will go on to experience.
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