Peter Jackson is set to take audiences back to Middle-earth with a new epic adventure, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.”
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, this original anime feature will be released in Philippine cinemas on December 11.
Set 183 years before the events of the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, the film explores the saga of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.
As the narrative progresses, Helm and his followers are assaulted by Wulf, a shrewd Dunlending ruler pursuing retribution for his father’s demise. Compelled to establish a position in the historically significant stronghold of the Hornburg, which subsequently acquires the name Helm’s Deep, Héra, the daughter of Helm, emerges as the leader of the opposition against the imminent catastrophe.
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The voice cast features Brian Cox as King Helm Hammerhand, Gaia Wise as Héra, and Luke Pasqualino as Wulf. Miranda Otto returns to voice Éowyn, the Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who narrates the tale. The ensemble cast also includes Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, and Shaun Dooley, among others.
“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” is produced by Philippa Boyens, with executive producers including Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh. The screenplay is crafted by Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou, based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The creative team also includes renowned artists like Alan Lee, Richard Taylor, and John Howe, who return from the original trilogy.
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film promises to immerse fans once more in the rich lore of Tolkien’s world.
