Anárion Joins Rings of Power Season 3 Cast
Andrew Richardson takes on the role of Elendil's younger son in the upcoming third season of the Prime Video series.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Television
Andrew Richardson will portray Anárion, the younger son of Elendil and brother of Isildur and Eärien, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3. Anárion was mentioned but never appeared in the show's first two seasons, and his introduction expands the exploration of Elendil's family conflicts.
Why it matters
Anárion's arrival adds a new family perspective to the series, particularly regarding regrets over years missed with his siblings after leaving Númenor. The character's storyline may also explore how Eärien's alliance with Pharazôn affects the family.
The casting is confirmed by production coverage ahead of the season's premiere, with the series now in its third season. Anárion had been referenced in seasons 1 and 2 without appearing on screen, and how his reunion with Eärien unfolds remains unannounced.
The players
Andrew Richardson
Andrew Richardson is the actor cast as Anárion in The Rings of Power season 3, and he has described the character as a very forgiving person.
Prime Video
Prime Video is Amazon's streaming service, which distributes The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The details
Richardson describes Anárion as a very forgiving person and has spoken about the character's regret over missing years of his siblings' lives after leaving Númenor. Elendil remains loyal to Queen Regent Míriel, while Eärien has joined forces with Pharazôn during season 2.
Timeline
Seasons 1 and 2: Anárion is mentioned but never appears on screen.
During season 2: Eärien becomes more involved with Pharazôn.
November 11, 2026: The Rings of Power season 3 premieres on Prime Video.
Franchise Expansion
Anárion's introduction extends Amazon's multi-season Middle-earth expansion under its Prime Video rights to Tolkien's legendarium. The casting continues the pattern of bringing previously unseen Númenórean characters into the series' later seasons.
Viewers can watch The Rings of Power season 3 on Prime Video beginning November 11, 2026. Anárion's storyline will be available to stream alongside the rest of the season's episodes.
The takeaway
Fans following The Rings of Power can expect Anárion's arc to add a new family dimension to the story when season 3 premieres. Keeping track of how characters with long off-screen histories are introduced can help viewers follow the show's expanding timeline.
What happens next
The Rings of Power season 3 premieres on Prime Video on November 11, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
