Here’s the official press release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Video Confirms Season Three Of The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAcclaimed directors Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m, Sanaa Hamri, and Stefan Schwartz set for upcoming season<\/h4>\n\n\n\nAward-winning series is currently in pre-production at new production home,<\/em> Shepperton Studios<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\nCULVER CITY, California \u2013 February 13, 2025 \u2013 Today, Prime Video confirmed Season Three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> is in pre-production and will begin filming this spring in the series\u2019 new production home at Shepperton Studios in the UK. Additionally, we are announcing three directors, two returning and one new, Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m, Sanaa Hamri, <\/em>and Stefan Schwartz will be a part of this season. The globally successful series, which has attracted over 170 million viewers worldwide, continues to be one of Amazon’s strongest drivers for new Prime membership sign-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what\u2019s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled,\u201d said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. \u201cWe look forward to continuing this epic journey, for our global customers, delving even deeper into the legendary tales that shaped Middle-earth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nCharlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m, who served as co-executive producer and directed multiple episodes in Seasons One and Two, returns as executive producer and director for the third season. She is joined by returning director Sanaa Hamri, who helmed several episodes in season two, and veteran director Stefan Schwartz, marking his first involvement with the series. Each director will oversee multiple episodes in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m’s extensive directing credits include Sh\u014dgun<\/em> (FX), Scarpetta (Prime Video), The Outsider<\/em> (HBO), The Witcher<\/em> (Netflix), and The Man in the High Castle<\/em> (Prime Video). Hamri, an acclaimed director known for her work on The Wheel of Time<\/em> (Prime Video) and Empire<\/em> (Fox), brings extensive experience spanning television, music videos, and feature films, having recently directed The Bondsman<\/em> (Prime Video) pilot while continuing her creative relationship with Amazon MGM Studios through an overall deal. Schwartz, whose credits include The Boys<\/em> (Prime Video), The Walking Dead<\/em> (AMC), Luther<\/em> (BBC), and The Americans<\/em> (FX), rounds out the talented directorial team.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> has been an unprecedented success, with a broad, highly engaged, global fan base. Critics have praised the series for its epic scope and production values, and Seasons One and Two are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Season One remains the biggest TV premiere in the history of Prime Video and Season Two the most-watched returning season by hours watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and executive producer-director Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m. Matthew Penry-Davey is producer and Ally O\u2019Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee are co-producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image001.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCharlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m<\/strong> is an award-winning director and graduate of the directing program at the American Film Institute. Recent projects include Sh\u014dgun <\/em>for FX, The Continental <\/em>with Mel Gibson for Starz, the upcoming Scarpetta<\/em> with Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis for Prime Video, and a pilot for Netflix Sweden titled The Unlikely Murderer<\/em>. Her other directing credits for television include The Outsider<\/em> for HBO; Jupiter\u2019s Legacy<\/em>, The Witcher,<\/em> and Away<\/em> for Netflix; The Consultant <\/em>and The Man in the High Castle<\/em> for Prime Video; and Outlander<\/em> and Counterpart <\/em>for Starz. Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m also directed the entirety of two European limited series: Conspiracy of Silence<\/em> for Viaplay and Disparue <\/em>for FR2, and has also directed over 30 feature films, miniseries, and movies-of-the-week. Additionally, Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m is an international Emmy award nominee for Julie, Chevalier de Maupin<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image003.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSanaa Hamri <\/strong>is a renowned film, television, music video, and commercial director from Tangier, Morocco. She is currently in an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios. She recently directed the pilot and episode 2 of Prime Video\u2019s The Bondsman<\/em> starring Kevin Bacon, as well as episodes from Seasons 2 and 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em>. Previously she was EP\/Director of Season 2 of Prime Video\u2019s The Wheel of Time<\/em>. Hamri was also EP\/Director of the blockbuster series Empire<\/em> on Fox from 2015 to 2020. As an acclaimed music video director, Hamri’s prolific career boasts collaborations with high profile hip hop\/R&B musicians including Prince, Common, Lenny Kravitz, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, and Mary J. Blige. Hamri has been awarded the NAACP Image Award for India Arie’s 2003 and an MTV VMA for Nicki Minaj’s 2010 blockbuster hit “Super Bass\u201d. Hamri also directed Mariah Carey’s sold-out live arena concert documentary, The Adventures of Mimi<\/em>. Hamri’s past episodic work includes Shameless<\/em>, Rectify<\/em>, Nashville<\/em>, Elementary<\/em>, Glee<\/em>, Hit The Floor<\/em>, and Desperate Housewives<\/em>. Some of her feature film credits include Something New<\/em>, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants<\/em>, and Just Wright<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image005-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStefan Schwartz<\/strong> is an award winning British\/Canadian film and television director, writer, and producer. He has directed episodes of The Boys<\/em> and My Lady Jane<\/em> for Amazon MGM Studios, as well as The Americans<\/em>, The Walking Dead<\/em>, Fear the Walking Dead<\/em>, Dexter,<\/em> White Collar<\/em>, Those Who Kill<\/em>, Black Sails<\/em>, and the BBC\u2019s Luther<\/em> and Spooks. <\/em>He served as executive producer and directed episodes of Apple TV\u2019s The Mosquito Coast<\/em>, the Starz series Camelot<\/em>, and the pilot of the CBC Television series Fortunate Son<\/em>. His feature film directing debut was Soft Top Hard Shoulder<\/em>, which starred Peter Capaldi and won two BAFTA Awards in Scotland and the prestigious audience prize at the London Film Festival. He also directed the films Shooting Fish <\/em>(which he also wrote), The Abduction Club<\/em>, and The Best Man<\/em>, starring Stuart Townsend, Amy Smart, and Seth Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout Prime Video<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPrime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports \u2013 including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, <\/em>and The Idea of You<\/em>; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, <\/em>and NWSL, <\/em>and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry <\/em>and Kelce<\/em>; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household<\/a>. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. 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Award-winning series is currently in pre-production at new production home,<\/em> Shepperton Studios<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\nCULVER CITY, California \u2013 February 13, 2025 \u2013 Today, Prime Video confirmed Season Three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> is in pre-production and will begin filming this spring in the series\u2019 new production home at Shepperton Studios in the UK. Additionally, we are announcing three directors, two returning and one new, Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m, Sanaa Hamri, <\/em>and Stefan Schwartz will be a part of this season. The globally successful series, which has attracted over 170 million viewers worldwide, continues to be one of Amazon’s strongest drivers for new Prime membership sign-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what\u2019s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled,\u201d said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. \u201cWe look forward to continuing this epic journey, for our global customers, delving even deeper into the legendary tales that shaped Middle-earth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nCharlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m, who served as co-executive producer and directed multiple episodes in Seasons One and Two, returns as executive producer and director for the third season. She is joined by returning director Sanaa Hamri, who helmed several episodes in season two, and veteran director Stefan Schwartz, marking his first involvement with the series. Each director will oversee multiple episodes in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m’s extensive directing credits include Sh\u014dgun<\/em> (FX), Scarpetta (Prime Video), The Outsider<\/em> (HBO), The Witcher<\/em> (Netflix), and The Man in the High Castle<\/em> (Prime Video). Hamri, an acclaimed director known for her work on The Wheel of Time<\/em> (Prime Video) and Empire<\/em> (Fox), brings extensive experience spanning television, music videos, and feature films, having recently directed The Bondsman<\/em> (Prime Video) pilot while continuing her creative relationship with Amazon MGM Studios through an overall deal. Schwartz, whose credits include The Boys<\/em> (Prime Video), The Walking Dead<\/em> (AMC), Luther<\/em> (BBC), and The Americans<\/em> (FX), rounds out the talented directorial team.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> has been an unprecedented success, with a broad, highly engaged, global fan base. Critics have praised the series for its epic scope and production values, and Seasons One and Two are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Season One remains the biggest TV premiere in the history of Prime Video and Season Two the most-watched returning season by hours watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and executive producer-director Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m. Matthew Penry-Davey is producer and Ally O\u2019Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee are co-producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCharlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m<\/strong> is an award-winning director and graduate of the directing program at the American Film Institute. Recent projects include Sh\u014dgun <\/em>for FX, The Continental <\/em>with Mel Gibson for Starz, the upcoming Scarpetta<\/em> with Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis for Prime Video, and a pilot for Netflix Sweden titled The Unlikely Murderer<\/em>. Her other directing credits for television include The Outsider<\/em> for HBO; Jupiter\u2019s Legacy<\/em>, The Witcher,<\/em> and Away<\/em> for Netflix; The Consultant <\/em>and The Man in the High Castle<\/em> for Prime Video; and Outlander<\/em> and Counterpart <\/em>for Starz. Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m also directed the entirety of two European limited series: Conspiracy of Silence<\/em> for Viaplay and Disparue <\/em>for FR2, and has also directed over 30 feature films, miniseries, and movies-of-the-week. Additionally, Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m is an international Emmy award nominee for Julie, Chevalier de Maupin<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSanaa Hamri <\/strong>is a renowned film, television, music video, and commercial director from Tangier, Morocco. She is currently in an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios. She recently directed the pilot and episode 2 of Prime Video\u2019s The Bondsman<\/em> starring Kevin Bacon, as well as episodes from Seasons 2 and 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em>. Previously she was EP\/Director of Season 2 of Prime Video\u2019s The Wheel of Time<\/em>. Hamri was also EP\/Director of the blockbuster series Empire<\/em> on Fox from 2015 to 2020. As an acclaimed music video director, Hamri’s prolific career boasts collaborations with high profile hip hop\/R&B musicians including Prince, Common, Lenny Kravitz, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, and Mary J. Blige. Hamri has been awarded the NAACP Image Award for India Arie’s 2003 and an MTV VMA for Nicki Minaj’s 2010 blockbuster hit “Super Bass\u201d. Hamri also directed Mariah Carey’s sold-out live arena concert documentary, The Adventures of Mimi<\/em>. Hamri’s past episodic work includes Shameless<\/em>, Rectify<\/em>, Nashville<\/em>, Elementary<\/em>, Glee<\/em>, Hit The Floor<\/em>, and Desperate Housewives<\/em>. Some of her feature film credits include Something New<\/em>, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants<\/em>, and Just Wright<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStefan Schwartz<\/strong> is an award winning British\/Canadian film and television director, writer, and producer. He has directed episodes of The Boys<\/em> and My Lady Jane<\/em> for Amazon MGM Studios, as well as The Americans<\/em>, The Walking Dead<\/em>, Fear the Walking Dead<\/em>, Dexter,<\/em> White Collar<\/em>, Those Who Kill<\/em>, Black Sails<\/em>, and the BBC\u2019s Luther<\/em> and Spooks. <\/em>He served as executive producer and directed episodes of Apple TV\u2019s The Mosquito Coast<\/em>, the Starz series Camelot<\/em>, and the pilot of the CBC Television series Fortunate Son<\/em>. His feature film directing debut was Soft Top Hard Shoulder<\/em>, which starred Peter Capaldi and won two BAFTA Awards in Scotland and the prestigious audience prize at the London Film Festival. He also directed the films Shooting Fish <\/em>(which he also wrote), The Abduction Club<\/em>, and The Best Man<\/em>, starring Stuart Townsend, Amy Smart, and Seth Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout Prime Video<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPrime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports \u2013 including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, <\/em>and The Idea of You<\/em>; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, <\/em>and NWSL, <\/em>and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry <\/em>and Kelce<\/em>; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household<\/a>. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titlesvia the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray<\/a> access. 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“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what\u2019s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled,\u201d said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. \u201cWe look forward to continuing this epic journey, for our global customers, delving even deeper into the legendary tales that shaped Middle-earth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m, who served as co-executive producer and directed multiple episodes in Seasons One and Two, returns as executive producer and director for the third season. She is joined by returning director Sanaa Hamri, who helmed several episodes in season two, and veteran director Stefan Schwartz, marking his first involvement with the series. Each director will oversee multiple episodes in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m’s extensive directing credits include Sh\u014dgun<\/em> (FX), Scarpetta (Prime Video), The Outsider<\/em> (HBO), The Witcher<\/em> (Netflix), and The Man in the High Castle<\/em> (Prime Video). Hamri, an acclaimed director known for her work on The Wheel of Time<\/em> (Prime Video) and Empire<\/em> (Fox), brings extensive experience spanning television, music videos, and feature films, having recently directed The Bondsman<\/em> (Prime Video) pilot while continuing her creative relationship with Amazon MGM Studios through an overall deal. Schwartz, whose credits include The Boys<\/em> (Prime Video), The Walking Dead<\/em> (AMC), Luther<\/em> (BBC), and The Americans<\/em> (FX), rounds out the talented directorial team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> has been an unprecedented success, with a broad, highly engaged, global fan base. Critics have praised the series for its epic scope and production values, and Seasons One and Two are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Season One remains the biggest TV premiere in the history of Prime Video and Season Two the most-watched returning season by hours watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em> is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and executive producer-director Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m. Matthew Penry-Davey is producer and Ally O\u2019Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee are co-producers.<\/p>\n\n\n Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m<\/strong> is an award-winning director and graduate of the directing program at the American Film Institute. Recent projects include Sh\u014dgun <\/em>for FX, The Continental <\/em>with Mel Gibson for Starz, the upcoming Scarpetta<\/em> with Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis for Prime Video, and a pilot for Netflix Sweden titled The Unlikely Murderer<\/em>. Her other directing credits for television include The Outsider<\/em> for HBO; Jupiter\u2019s Legacy<\/em>, The Witcher,<\/em> and Away<\/em> for Netflix; The Consultant <\/em>and The Man in the High Castle<\/em> for Prime Video; and Outlander<\/em> and Counterpart <\/em>for Starz. Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m also directed the entirety of two European limited series: Conspiracy of Silence<\/em> for Viaplay and Disparue <\/em>for FR2, and has also directed over 30 feature films, miniseries, and movies-of-the-week. Additionally, Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m is an international Emmy award nominee for Julie, Chevalier de Maupin<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n Sanaa Hamri <\/strong>is a renowned film, television, music video, and commercial director from Tangier, Morocco. She is currently in an overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios. She recently directed the pilot and episode 2 of Prime Video\u2019s The Bondsman<\/em> starring Kevin Bacon, as well as episodes from Seasons 2 and 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power<\/em>. Previously she was EP\/Director of Season 2 of Prime Video\u2019s The Wheel of Time<\/em>. Hamri was also EP\/Director of the blockbuster series Empire<\/em> on Fox from 2015 to 2020. As an acclaimed music video director, Hamri’s prolific career boasts collaborations with high profile hip hop\/R&B musicians including Prince, Common, Lenny Kravitz, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, and Mary J. Blige. Hamri has been awarded the NAACP Image Award for India Arie’s 2003 and an MTV VMA for Nicki Minaj’s 2010 blockbuster hit “Super Bass\u201d. Hamri also directed Mariah Carey’s sold-out live arena concert documentary, The Adventures of Mimi<\/em>. Hamri’s past episodic work includes Shameless<\/em>, Rectify<\/em>, Nashville<\/em>, Elementary<\/em>, Glee<\/em>, Hit The Floor<\/em>, and Desperate Housewives<\/em>. Some of her feature film credits include Something New<\/em>, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants<\/em>, and Just Wright<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n Stefan Schwartz<\/strong> is an award winning British\/Canadian film and television director, writer, and producer. He has directed episodes of The Boys<\/em> and My Lady Jane<\/em> for Amazon MGM Studios, as well as The Americans<\/em>, The Walking Dead<\/em>, Fear the Walking Dead<\/em>, Dexter,<\/em> White Collar<\/em>, Those Who Kill<\/em>, Black Sails<\/em>, and the BBC\u2019s Luther<\/em> and Spooks. <\/em>He served as executive producer and directed episodes of Apple TV\u2019s The Mosquito Coast<\/em>, the Starz series Camelot<\/em>, and the pilot of the CBC Television series Fortunate Son<\/em>. His feature film directing debut was Soft Top Hard Shoulder<\/em>, which starred Peter Capaldi and won two BAFTA Awards in Scotland and the prestigious audience prize at the London Film Festival. He also directed the films Shooting Fish <\/em>(which he also wrote), The Abduction Club<\/em>, and The Best Man<\/em>, starring Stuart Townsend, Amy Smart, and Seth Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About Prime Video<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. 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