Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Casting Call (UPDATE)

Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings‘ TV series is now casting background actors.

According to recent casting calls, the show is looking for “hairy people” and actors with other character traits.

The ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel series is set to premiere on Amazon Prime and will film in New Zealand, just like Peter Jackson’s movies. These casting calls are for people in New Zealand. So, if you’re interested in appearing in the new TV series, you may need to be able to live and work in the area.

The casting call is looking for a wide range of types, but there is a major emphasis on hair, height, and character faces.

About ‘Lord of the Rings’:

Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series was announced with a five-season order and a possibility of a spinoff. It is expected to be the most expensive series of all time costing a billion dollars to produce.

Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series is set in the Second Age, which is a time period before ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movie.

One of the rumors is Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series will have 20 episodes in the first season, but that news has yet to be confirmed. That said, not too much information has been released.

Recently, Amazon announced the cast of the Lord of the Rings series. Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur and Nazanin Boniadi are among the show’s stars. Also joining the cast is Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, and Charlie Vickers.

“After undertaking an extensive global search, we are delighted finally to reveal the first group of brilliant performers who will take part in Amazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ series,” said series showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay.

“These exceptionally talented women and men are more than just our actors: they are the newest members of an ever-expanding creative family that is now working tirelessly to bring Middle-earth to life anew for fans and audiences worldwide.”

The show’s creative team will include executive producers Lindsey Weber, Bruce Richmond, Gene Kelly and Amazon’s former head of programming Sharon Tal Yguado.

Details surrounding the plot have not been released other than the fact it will explore new storylines prior to  J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring.”

The show’s official Twitter account sent out an image of a map along with the two tweets: “One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them, In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie,” and  “Welcome to the Second Age.” In the Tolkien mythicism, the Second Age was the period in which the Rings of Power, including Sauron’s One Ring, came into reality.

Lord of the Rings Casting Call

Extras Casting Call

URGENT CASTING – Funky Looking people needed! (if you are with BGT do not apply as we have already submitted you if suitable)
Tag a friend who might fit the role.
I am now urgently needing to submit people for a production.
Please read on……
Do you have an overbite, face burns, long skinny limbs, deep cheek bones, lines on your face, acne scars, ears that stick out, bulbous or interesting noses, small eyes, big eyes, Skinny faces, missing bones?, Do you look unusual.
Ages from 18 – 65 MALE AND FEMALE, any Ethnicity.
PLEASE EMAIL ME NOW!!! THIS IS URGENT.
I NEED A CURRENT CLEAR PHOTO OF YOUR FACE WITH NO MAKEUP WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER.
My email is evelina@bgt.nz OR CALL ME 021-398-727
You must have great availability, have working rights for New Zealand, be living in Auckland New Zealand, or be a resident.
Please do not email if you are not in New Zealand.
Thank you. Evelina – lead booker submitting talent for Amazons Lord of the Rings.

Speaking Role Casting Calls

Are you unique?? WE NEED YOU!
Do you have really unique facial or body features that make you stand out?
Then we want to hear from you!!
Email booking@kamtalent.com asap please also attach a clear photo of yourself along with your details – please note you must be Auckland Based.
Please note if you are already with KAM and fit the description we will put you forward – this is for NEW face

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