The Rings of Power has just revealed the first look images of a new character that will be involved in the second season. According to Screenrant, the legendary beloved character, Tom Bombadil, who will be played by Rory Kinnear (Skyfall), was from the original Tolkien novel but was not included in either the Peter Jackson’s (Mortal Engines) trilogy or Ralph Bakshi’s (Cool World) 1978 animated adaptation. The images seem to have been taken from a single scene from the second season and show Bombadli talking with the mysterious stranger played by Daniel Weyman (The Happy Prince).

As per Screenrant, Sauron is mentioned as an ancient figure who lived for centuries and would have been alive before the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This mention makes it possible for a limited crossover within the franchise’s original timeline, except for characters who are either immortal or unfathomably old, like Galadriel..

It remains a mystery what importance his debut will have on the second season and how he will interact with the other characters. One thing’s for certain: Bombadil’s arrival in The Rings of Power promises to add a new dimension to the Second Age of Middle-earth. It’s sure to be a talking point for fans when season two premieres on Prime Video on August 29. While waiting for the second season, the entire first one is available to stream now.