Trailer sparks fan theories
The official trailer for season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has sparked new speculation among fans, particularly about a mysterious figure seen in a scene set in Mordor. The scene shows three silhouettes standing atop a tower, with Sauron (Charlie Vickers) in the center and the "dark wizard" (Ciarán Hinds) to his left, while the identity of the third figure remains unknown.Mysterious character’s possible origins
Fans are considering the possibility that the third figure could be one of the blue wizards, two enigmatic characters mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings. These wizards traveled east and may have aligned with Sauron, though Tolkien later revised his views on their role in Middle-earth’s history.Alternative theory about Khamûl
Another theory suggests the third figure might be Khamûl, the Oriental, who later becomes one of the Nazgûl. The series is expected to explore how Sauron subdued the Nazgûl, and Khamûl, as the ruler of Rhûn, could have accompanied the dark wizard to Mordor.Showrunners hint at early reveal
The showrunners, J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, have indicated that the identity of the "dark wizard" will be revealed early in the season. They have confirmed that the character is not Saruman, as his duplicity is set to occur much later in the Third Age.
