Updated On: 26 September, 2024 07:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Charlie Vickers revealed that he wore ankle weights under his new costumes for the first month of filming, just to feel the heightened gravity of the character

Charlie Vickers as Annatar/Sauron
The countdown for the much-awaited finale of Prime Video’s The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 has begun, and the anticipation among viewers is palpable. With each episode, the shadow of evil deepens, leaving fans on the edge of their seats, waiting to see the fate of Middle Earth unfold. With just two episodes left before this season concludes, it has masterfully captured the fear and rising prominence of Sauron, brought to life by Charlie Vickers, who is gearing up to rule the world through lies, manipulation and deceit. Vickers’ exemplary portrayal of the Dark Lord has garnered heaps of praise from audiences, sending chills down their spine.
Sharing insights about his prep to play one of the most iconic villains, Sauron, he said, “Nothing is evil in the beginning. He (Sauron) started off with good intentions, and he fell into darkness. We meet him in the Second Age at the point of no return, the lowest of the low. He needs to rebuild himself and come back stronger."