In J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the five Istari, or Wizards, were divine spirits meant to guide the Free Peoples ...

From the moment he arrived on Middle-earth, all signs pointed to The Stranger secretly being Gandalf. And that’s exactly who he is. The same has been true of the Dark Wizard and Saruman since he made ...

Before he was cast as Saruman the White, Sir Christopher Lee auditioned for a different part in Peter Jackson's The Lord of ...

“We know that in the history of Middle-earth, some wizards become corrupted,” McKay told The Hollywood Reporter. “So there is precedent for this, but that doesn’t mean it’s the same guy.” Christopher ...

Fans theorized The Dark Wizard in LOTR: The Rings of Power could be Saruman, but showrunners confirmed he is not. The Dark Wizard might be one of the Blue Wizards based on his backstory and ...

Custom image of Radagast the Brown in the Lord of the Rings franchise against a green background Image by Nimesh Niyomal The Lord of the Rings tells the story of a dangerous time in Middle-earth. With ...

Blended image showing three dwarves from the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. Custom Image by Federico Napoli Within J.R.R. Tolkien's vast and complex lore, the most adored characters are none ...

What's going on with those Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim cameos? All your questions answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Season 2 of LOTR: The Rings of Power ends with betrayals & brutal deaths, setting the stage for a darker tone. Showrunners refer to season 2 as "The Villain Season," focusing on Sauron's manipulation ...

What makes someone a leader isn’t just strength or charisma. It’s the mix of resources they bring—and how those align with ...

The Rings of Power‘s season two finale saw the return of Ciarán Hinds’ Dark Wizard. His goals and allegiances turned out to be different than we thought, but in an episode that confirmed The Stranger ...