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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Saruman - The Untold Story

How Silicon Valley misreads The Lord of the Rings

On October 30 2025, the Department of Homeland Security in the United States posted a Tolkien meme. It pictured Merry Brandybuck – one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s four hobbit protagonists in The Lord of the Rings – speaking to another hobbit Pippin at the climax of The Two Towers, the second…

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I'm Finally Coming Around On My Least Favorite Film In The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy

You must understand, young hobbit. It takes a long time to learn that you're wrong.

Cinemablend

52 Of Everyone’s Favorite Witches And Wizards And Their Wild Backstories That Make Them Unique

It's cackles and cauldrons. It's wands and weird incantations. These are what we associate with our favorite witches and wizards from TV, movies, and even history! But behind the cloaks and makeup are some pretty weird stories and wild facts. Read this article to find out who's who in the…

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'Lord of the Rings' Spinoff Reveals A Brand New Part Of Tolkien's Timeline

Gaia Wise and Laurence Ubong Williams unpack the deep lore of Middle-earth in 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.'

Inverse

The Rings of Power showrunners confirm "definitively" that the Dark Wizard isn't Saruman: "We do know who he is"

Exclusive: J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay have the final say on those Saruman rumors

GamesRadar

Lord of the Rings fans praise decision to bring back deceased star without using AI

‘Christopher would’ve wanted this,’ said the film’s screenwriter

The Independent UK

Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is bringing back Christopher Lee’s Saruman – and it isn’t through AI

That is indeed Christopher Lee's real voice

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New Dark Wizard theory suggests The Rings of Power season 2 introduced a major character without us noticing

Just who is the Dark Wizard?

Total Film

The Rings of Power showrunners dismiss the Dark Wizard Saruman theory: "It would be highly, highly, highly improbable"

The Rings of Power showrunners are going "on the record" to tell you that Dark Wizard theory is wrong

Total Film

The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 recap, Easter eggs, and ending explained: Sauron and Galadriel go head to head in an epic finale

The Rings of Power finale is huge

Total Film

The Dark Wizard might have just confirmed he's an iconic Lord of the Rings villain

Wait, who?

Total Film

The Rings of Power season 2 ending explained: who dies, The Stranger's name revealed, will there be a season 3, and more big questions answered

TechRadar and The Rings of Power cast are here to provide answers to your biggest queries about season 2's final episode.

TechRadar

Who Is The Stranger? 'Rings of Power' Just Rewrote 2 Wizard Backstories for the Better

Let's break down the big wizard reveals in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 8, and explore their relationship to Tolkien canon.

Inverse

Who is the Dark Wizard? 'Rings of Power's Latest Mystery Could Have a Sneaky Solution

What if these mysterious wizards aren’t famous at all? Here's how the Dark Wizard and The Stranger could be totally different characters than who fans think.

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Total Film

Could the Witch-king be hiding in plain sight in The Rings of Power season 2? One theory has us convinced

The Witch-king might be hiding in plain sight

WhatToWatch

Who is The Dark Wizard in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2?

Who is the Dark Wizard, played by Ciaran Hinds? Let's explore. (Spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 ahead!)

Inverse

Sarumon: Did 'Rings of Power' Just Reveal an Iconic Lord of the Rings Villain?

The biggest new mystery in 'The Rings of Power' is all about a very familiar 'Lord of the Rings' Dark Wizard. But is that really Saruman?

Total Film

Who is the Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power season 2? All the theories about Ciarán Hinds’ character

There’s a new wizard in town

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Total Film

The Rings of Power fans are convinced season 2 has secretly introduced a major Lord of the Rings character – and, no, it’s not Gandalf

Who *is* that?

Total Film

The Rings of Power's The Stranger actor never asked the showrunners if he was playing Lord of the Rings character Gandalf

Exclusive: Daniel Weyman teases that the season 1 Gandalf tease may not be all it seems

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“When I go to see a good concert from a metal band, it’s exhilarating. Like nothing you’ve ever heard before”: when Sir Christopher Lee met Tony Iommi

In 2010, Metal Hammer brought together acting legend Sir Christopher Lee with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi for the ultimate metal summit

Salon

A LOTR warning about US militarism

Viggo Mortensen once warned that our country would be viewed as Saruman, not welcome saviors

Cinemablend

32 Famous Actors That Got Completely Cut From A Movie

We take a look at the major celebrities who ended up being cut out of notable movies entirely.

Total Film

The Lord of the Rings timeline: A chronological trip through Middle-earth

A look at the Lord of the Rings timeline, according to the books

Total Film

What is an Istar in Lord of the Rings, explained

One of The Rings of Power's main characters was confirmed to be an Istar, but what does that mean in Middle-earth?

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