Jamie Campbell Bower Calls Rings of Power Season 3 the 'Perfect Kind of Antidote' After Stranger Things
The character of Celeborn -- Jamie Campbell Bower's first role after playing Vecna, et al, in Seasons 4 and 5 of Stranger Things -- helped the actor move on from those persistently dark characters.
Jamie Campbell Bower, who played the villain Vecna in Stranger Things, has spoken about how the show took an emotional toll on him. At a recent event, Bower revealed that he confided in his therapist about never wanting to play another antagonist again due to the negative impact it had on him. In contrast, his latest role in Prime Video's Rings of Power Season 3 is a refreshing change.
The show, set in Middle-earth, follows Galadriel's husband, the elf Celeborn, as they reunite five years after Season 2. Bower expressed his gratitude for being part of the cast and crew of the fantasy series, highlighting the differentiation between the roles. Celeborn's character is particularly intriguing due to the ambiguity surrounding his origins, which allowed the actor to interpret him in his own way.
Bower aimed to bring sensitivity and vulnerability to the role, which he found incredibly rewarding. Although Celeborn's presence in Season 3 is limited so far, appearing only in flashbacks, the actor is excited to see more of him in the upcoming episodes. So far, the review for Season 3 is positive, with a score of 8 out of 10, praising the show's refocused narrative and strong good vs. evil conflict.
The first four episodes are now streaming on Prime Video, with episodes 5 and 6 premiering on November 18 and episodes 7 and 8 on November 25.
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