The Rings of Power Interview: Peter Mullan Weighs in on the Mithril Verdict and King Durin III
23For the self-proclaimed “Dostoevsky kind of guy,” actor Peter Mullan (My Name is Joe), Prime Video’s most-watched series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, offered him a chance to tap into a whole new world, and filming in New Zealand wasn’t too shabby either! While talking with Collider’s Steve Weintraub, Mullan, who plays Dwarven King Durin III, discusses working with his costar, Owain Arthur, how the scope of such a groundbreaking series affected his preparation, and why he hopes no Lord of the Rings fans ever come up to him.
Rings of Power introduces J.R.R. Tolkien fans to the Second Age of Middle-earth, an era previously unexplored on-screen, in the time leading up to the forging of the rings. Not only does the show create a visually immersive experience based on the text, but it brings to life characters, both new and familiar. Mullan’s King Durin III is a character fans have seen in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment in Peter Jackson’s first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, retrieving the Dwarves’ ring. In Rings of Power, he’s a fiercely protective leader whose desire to protect his own clashes with his son, Prince Durin IV’s (Arthur) call to support the Elves. The series’ ensemble cast also features Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Sophia Nomvete as Princess Disa, Charlie Vickers as Halbrand, and Robert Aramayo as Elrond.
When the Elves first come to the Dwarves for help, King Durin is hesitant, but willing, until his own people are lost to a dangerous mining operation. In Mullan’s interview, which you can watch or read below, find out what he would have done with the mithril in that situation. They also talk about why Mullan’s approach never changes, no matter the size of the production, why he didn’t discuss character relationships with Arthur prior to filming, and how deep into Tolkien’s lore Mullan really is (hint: it isn’t quite as deep as the Balrog’s home beneath Khazad-dûm).
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