Amazons yet untitled and expensive Lord of the Rings series, chronicling the Second Age of Middle-earth will not be available until September 2, 2022. We still have over a year before we see it. On the heels of season 1, principal photography was completed in New Zealanda c orntry. The majestic landscapes of New Zealand, which were so beautifully showcased in Peter Jacksons Lord of the Rings films and Hobbit films have been inextricably connected with J.R.R. This announcement from Tolkiens is for season 2.AdvertisementWhy? The reason? Convenience mixed with cohesion. The studios plan to move from New Zealand to the UK is in line with their strategy of expanding its production footprint, investing in studio space throughout the UK. According to Amazon Press Release, Vernon Sanders, Amazon Studios Vice President and Co-Head of TV, he thanks the New Zealand government and people for their hospitality and dedication, and provided The Lord of the Rings series with a wonderful place to start this epic journey.In the press release, it is also noted that season one post-production continues in New Zealand through June 2022. Pre-production for season two will begin in the UK in early 2022.Jacksons close-knit cast offered their opinion on this geographical shift. Elijah Frodo Baggins Wood tweeted about Variety's report on the news, accompanied with a facepalm emoticon. In response to a fan, he did mention that Lord of the Rings films did film interiors in England. However, his reaction to the production's departure from Lord of the Rings spiritual homeland is likely to be shared widely. What do you think of this news? Is it going to make Amazons series less magical in its second season?Are you curious about where our RSS feed went. The new one can be found here.
