The Rings of Power cast has officially expanded. Amazon has confirmed the addition of Andrew Richardson, Zubin Varla, and Adam Young to Season 3. Meanwhile, filming is already underway at Shepperton Studios in the UK. This sets the stage for the show’s next chapter. Richardson will join as a series regular. In contrast, Varla and Young will take on major recurring roles. In this article, we examine each actor’s background and professional journey. Moreover, we explore what these performers add to the high-profile Tolkien adaptation. To round out the picture, we also look at the current production team and share updates on the show’s release via Prime Video.
This year, the Rings of Power cast promises to bring fresh energy to Middle-earth. We split the overview into sections, each with actor bios, career highlights, and links to learn more—improving readability right from the start with clear subheadings.
Andrew Richardson: From Stage to Middle-earth
Background
Canadian‑born British actor Andrew Richardson trained at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh and debuted professionally in Guys & Dolls at London’s Bridge Theatre under Sir Nicholas Hytner.
Accolades
He earned an Evening Standard Emerging Talent nomination in 2023 and received an Ian Charleson Award nomination in 2025 for his theatre work in Uncle Vanya and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Upcoming Roles
Additionally, Richardson will appear in the series Ponies, starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson.
Bridge Theatre’s Guys & Dolls production
Zubin Varla: Award-Winning Versatility
Training & Theatre
Educated at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Varla won a 2023 Olivier Award for his role in Tammy Faye. His stage credits are vast, including A Little Life, Twelfth Night, and Julius Caesar.
Screen & TV
His roles span Andor, Deep State, Our Girl, Strike Back, and Silent Witness. He has an upcoming Netflix series titled Hostage in production.
Adam Young: From Indie Film to Epic Fantasy
Education
A graduate of Mountview Academy of the Arts, Young debuted on screen in Two for Joy (2018) with Bella Ramsey and others.
Past Roles
He appeared in Don’t Breathe 2, Masters of the Air, EastEnders, The Witcher: Blood Origin, Sex Education, and Royal Bastards: Rise of the Tudors.
Theatre Work
Young’s extensive stage work includes Macbeth, Henry V, Twelfth Night, No Quarter, and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Mountview Academy of the Arts alumni
Production & Release Insights
Showrunners & Producers
The third season sees the return of showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. Executive producers include Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and Charlotte Brändström (who also directs). Matthew Penry‑Davey leads production alongside co‑producers Ally O’Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee.
Filming Location
Principal photography now takes place at Shepperton Studios in the UK—a key production hub for major fantasy and film projects.
Streaming Platform
All episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video, continuing the platform’s commitment to high-budget fantasy storytelling.
