Key Takeaways
- The War of the Rohirrim is an animated prequel to The Lord of the Rings, set 183 years before Jackson’s trilogy.
- Directed by anime legend Kenji Kamiyama, the film stays true to Jackson’s vision while showcasing a new anime style.
- The inclusion of Boyens and Peter Jackson, co-writers on the original trilogy, adds authenticity to this canonical, appendix-inspired story.
Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for the upcoming film. The Lord of the Rings World but it might not look the way you expected. Rather than another live-action production, the Battle of the Rohirrim is entirely Feature-length animated film It is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 13, 2024.
on the other hand, First adaptation While there have been few animated adaptations of Tolkien’s works, it was Peter Jackson’s acclaimed live-action trilogy that perfectly captured the spirit of his iconic novels. Now, Warner Bros. has teamed up with legendary animation director Kenji Kamiyama for a prequel set 183 years before Jackson’s trilogy, and following the adventures of Rohan’s former ruler, Helm Hammerhand, as he fights desperately for survival against the Tawny Folk.
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Return to Middle-earth
Anime Style
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of Lohirrim is directed by renowned anime director Kenji Kamiyama, whose work includes Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Blade Runner: Black Lotus, and this first trailer shows that he still has his keen sense for perfectly animating characters and action.
The trailer shows off some of the film’s familiar locations in a new animated style that stays true to Jackson’s vision for the adaptation. The story basically begins with Helm’s daughter, Hela, being promised to marry the Prince of Dunland. But when Hela and her father decline the offer, Helm kills the King of Dunland, plunging the two families into war.
In the face of seemingly impossible forces, Hera rises to become the hope her people need.
Though production had begun prior to their involvement, Philippa Boyens, co-writer of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, joined as screenwriter for The Battle of Lohirrim in 2021, and Peter Jackson himself joined as executive producer earlier this year. The film was intended to be canon to Jackson’s trilogy, but having the original creators involved gives the film more authenticity than it might have otherwise.
The story was inspired by the Lord of the Rings supplement, but it left plenty of room for Boyens and the writers to add their own creativity. In an interview with People magazine, Boyens said, “We know that Helm had a daughter and that she was a central figure in this conflict, but myself, and especially writer Phoebe Gittins, were drawn to her. We felt the weight of being the unnamed daughter and we were immediately intrigued. Who was she? How was she?”
When it comes to star power, The Battle of Lhohir doesn’t skimp on the cash, with Brian Cox providing the voice of Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise as Hela, Luke Pasqualino as Ulf, Prince of Dunland, and the list goes on and on. The only actor returning from The Lord of the Rings is Miranda Otto as Éowyn, who serves as the film’s narrator.
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of Rohirrim is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 13, 2024 as an official prequel to The Lord of the Rings.
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