The Lord of the Rings The War of the Rohirrim is an anime movie that takes place 183 years before the events of the original Lord of the Rings film trilogy, know its release date
The Lord of the Rings franchise has been a favorite among fans of fantasy literature for decades. With the recent success of Amazon Prime Video’s Rings of Power series, the hype for Middle-Earth Stories.
The Lord of the Rings The War of the Rohirrim anime movie release date, cast, director and plot story
The first look at ‘THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM’ anime film will debut at the Annecy Film Festival in June! pic.twitter.com/pfW5tKAdfr
— Fellowship of Fans (@FellowshipFans) April 27, 2023
Fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating the release of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, an upcoming animated film set to debut in theaters on April 12, 2024.
The War of the Rohirrim’s first look
According to The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’s producer Jason DeMarco, fans will get their first look at the upcoming anime movie at the Annecy Film Festival in France. The festival is set to run from June 11 to June 17, 2023.
Although it is not yet clear whether the preview will be a video trailer or a social media post, fans who are attending the festival can check out the film’s panel to see how the filmmakers are bringing this epic story to life.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim plot
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is directed by Kenji Kamiyama, who has worked on a number of other anime titles, including Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, and Ultraman.
The story begins when Wulf, a Dunlending lord seeking revenge for his father’s death, launches a surprise attack against Helm and his people. Amidst a looming threat to his kingdom, Helm Hammerhand is compelled to lead his people into a final battle at the Hornburg, which will eventually come to be known as Helm’s Deep.
Meanwhile, Helm’s daughter, Hera, faces an escalating crisis and must gather the courage to guide her people in a resistance effort against an unrelenting foe who seeks nothing but their annihilation.
Cast of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The voice cast of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim comprises of highly skilled actors. Brian Cox, a Scottish actor best known for his roles in King Lear, Nuremberg, and Succession, will play the role of Helm. Miranda Otto, who played Eowyn in the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, will return to the franchise as the film’s narrator.
Gaia Wise will voice Hera, Luke Pasqualino will play the role of Wulf, Laurence Ubong Williams will voice Frealaf Hildeson, and Shaun Dooley will voice Freca.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’s release date
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is set to release in theaters on April 12, 2024. Fans who have been eagerly anticipating the movie will finally get to experience the epic tale of Helm Hammerhand and the battle for Rohan.