The anime thriller The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is about to bring the old story of fire and earth. Set in the backdrop of someplace where life was peaceful and the soil was rich in life, a war was waged upon the kingdom of Rohan. The Middle Earth settlers are blinded by greed, but something else causes the two kingdoms to clash. The animated movie is all set to arrive in theaters before 2024 ends.
Let’s dive into the details of the movie that fans are super hyped up about.
The Lord of the Rings- The War of the Rohirrim: Is it having a theatrical release?
As announced previously, the movie has finally gotten a green light to be theatrically released before the end of 2024. It is slated for coming month i.e. on December 13, 2024. The animated prequel version of Lord of the Rings has already set its mark with its plot, and plenty more spoilers are about to be revealed in the Tolkien universe.
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The Lord of the Rings- The War of the Rings: Plot
The movie is set roughly 200-250 years before Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The trailer released not long ago showcased the world of Rohan. The peaceful land where people live in harmony is soon to get disrupted by greed. One day the Dunlendings, who once helped King Hammerhand to take over the land, requested the hand of the princess Hera from King Freca’s son Wulf. Things get a little off the hook when an argument between the Freca and Hammerhead starts getting intense.
They end up having a duel, which leads to King Freca’s death. With just one blow, the king passes away, leaving Wulf enraged and vowing to avenge his father’s death and take the kingdom. The war begins, and Hera, who rejects the proposal, ends up fighting for their father and her people. Towards the end, we hear a strange voice traveling in the cold, storing rings and pacing towards Rohan. Who will win? Do not miss the date.
Take a look at the trailer.
The Lord of the Rings- The War of the Rohirrim: Theory Behind the Movie
In the current buzz about the movie, the makers have revealed interesting details. Christopher Lee, who was last seen in the Lord of the Rings movie, will be seen voicing Saruman. The actor tragically passed away in 2015 and recorded his voice for a few dialogues. Philippa Boyens, the producer of the movie, gave this information to the news outlet OneRing at the Comic Con 2024 in October.
Though Saruman’s appearance in the animation is not confirmed, his role revolves around the period set in Rohirrim. We can expect a cameo of Lee’s CGI in the movie.
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Talking about the movie, we might also see Wulf and Hera’s love story that is not burning with a small mistake. In the trailer, we see Wulf and Hera used to come along when they were little, but after the incidents, things have changed. Wulf took Hera’s rejection with grace, but seeing his father lay cold fired him up. The movie is about a never-ending war between clans, and this time more than just dignity and revenge are at stake.
The Lord of the Rings- The War of the Rohirrim: Crew of the anime movie
The anime movie is directed by Kenji Kamiyama. Talking about the voice cast, we will see:
- Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand
- Miranda Otto as Éowyn
- Luke Pasqualino as Wulf
- Gaia Wise as Hera Hammerhand
- Laurence Ubong Williams as Fréaláf Hildeson
- Shaun Dooley as Freca
- Christopher Lee as Saruman
The rest of the cast details will also be out soon.
Conclusion
The movie is about to bring a new drama on screen. Set almost 250 years before the Lord of the Rings incidences, we will witness a war that changed the books of history. A war that changed the folklore of time and a slightly romantic story of Hera and Wulf, whose lives are at stake to avenge the killing and protect their kingdom. Mark your calendars, folks, for the date so that you may not miss anything about the anime fantasy thriller.
Source-Screenant