The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim Anime Film Reveals New Key Visual

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim Anime Film Reveals New Key Visual

Key Takeaways

  • “The Lord of the Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim” features its first female lead, Hera, 183 years before the trilogy.
  • The movie focuses on Helm Hammerhand protecting Rohan from invading Dundelings with his daughter, Hera.
  • The movie’s voice cast includes Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, and Miranda Otto with Saruman making an appearance.

As a die-hard fan of The Lord of the Rings franchise who has spent countless hours immersed in Middle Earth’s rich lore and breathtaking landscapes, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the upcoming animated feature, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” This new venture into the world of animation promises a fresh perspective on a beloved saga, with the focus shifting to a female lead, Hera, 183 years before the trilogy.


One of the most successful global franchises, known as “The Lord of the Rings,” consistently delights its audience with almost everything associated with the series. Now, this iconic franchise is about to expand into the realm of animation with a new production titled “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Warner Bros. Pictures’ official X (previously known as Twitter) account has unveiled a fresh glimpse of their upcoming film, placing the central character right in the spotlight. You can check out this latest sneak peek down below.

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim Anime Film Reveals New Key Visual

The visual puts Hera in the forefront, and it highlights her fearlessness.

What We Know About The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim

In the central role of the film, we find Hera – a dynamic character who identifies as female. This marks a fresh departure for the series since its inception, as all past leading characters have been male. In the latest poster, Hera is depicted with a sword and shield in her hands.

The upcoming film is a prequel, taking place 183 years prior to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, with a focus on Helm Hammerhand, a renowned king in Rohan. This movie will portray the struggle between Rohan and the encroaching Dundeling forces. The weighty duty falls upon Helm Hammerhand to safeguard Rohan from the onslaught of the Dundeling army.

In “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”, it seems that Hera, the daughter of Helm Hammerhand, will receive greater attention. This assumption is supported by her significant presence in the film’s visuals.

Voice Cast And Characters In The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim

So far, a total of six characters have been confirmed to be part of the movie. These are:

  • Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhead: He is the king of Rohan who is in charge of the protection of his people.
  • Gaia Wise as Hera: She is Helm’s daughter and, like her father, is always ready to defend her people.
  • Luke Pasqualino as Wulf: He is the leader of the Dundelings, and he leads the invasion against Rohan.
  • Miranda Otto as Eowyn: She is the narrator of the movie.
  • Laurence Ubong Williams as Frealaf Hildeson: He is Helm’s nephew.
  • Shaun Dooley as Freca: He is Wulf’s father.

Alongside Yazdan Qafouri, Lorraine Ashbourne, Benjamin Wainwright, Michael Wildman, Jude Akuwudike, and Janine Duvitski, there are additional team members who have joined the project, but their specific roles within it have yet to be disclosed. Furthermore, it has been officially announced that Saruman will make an appearance in the upcoming movie.

The Staff For The Movie

The staff for The Lord of the Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim was revealed a long time ago.

  • Kenji Kamiyama (Director)
  • Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou (Screenplay)
  • Stephen Gallagher (Music)
  • Warner Bros. Animation, WingNut Films, and Sola Entertainment (Production Studios)
  • New Line Cinema (Distribution)

As a fellow gaming enthusiast, mark your calendars for December 13, 2024! That’s when I’ll be diving headfirst into the battlefields of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, right here in the good ol’ US of A. Can’t wait to join the fray!

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2024-09-25 17:33