Why Was Adar Actor Recast in The Rings of Power Season 2?

The much-awaited second season of The Rings of Power is finally here. It will showcase yet another dark chapter on power, love, war, and betrayal. However, the series has undergone a major development in the second installment. It is none other than the recasting of the fan-favorite character Adar, played by Joseph Mawle. So, why was Adar recast, and who plays the character in The Rings of Power Season 2?

Here is everything you need to know about the character’s replacement in the fantasy series.

Who plays Adar in The Rings of Power Season 2?

Sam Hazeldine plays Adar in The Rings of Power Season 2.

Talking about his character in the fantasy series with Entertainment Weekly, the actor found the character appealing and was drawn to Adar not seeing himself as the villain, despite being a dark character.

In the above-mentioned interview, Hazeldine opened up about replacing the original actor, Joseph Mawle. He stated:

”I worked with him (Mawle) years ago. I think he’s a fantastic actor, and I really loved what he did in the first season. So it was actually a pleasure to take the baton from him. Obviously, we don’t look the same, but the character is instantly recognizable.”

Sam Hazeldine has previously worked in shows like Peaky Blinders, The Sandman, Slow Horses, and many more. Given his acting prowess, fans are excited to witness his version of Adar in The Rings of Power franchise.

Why Sam Hazeldine replaced Joseph Mawle as Adar in The Rings of Power Season 2

Sam Hazeldine replaced Joseph Mawle as Adar due to the latter’s decision to explore new career opportunities.

In his 2022 post on X, Mawle explained his decision to quit the show. He talked about how he enjoyed playing the character and diving into Tolkien’s mythology, which grew so popular among viewers.

Loyal fans of the show will surely miss Joseph Mawle’s presence in The Rings of Power Season 2. They will also look forward to Sam Hazeldine’s portrayal of Adar in The Rings of Power, which is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

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