Amazon exec Vernon Sanders reveals that the studio set up a study with 'thousands of The Lord of the Rings fans' to gather their feedback on each new episode of The Rings of Power.
An Amazon Studios executive reveals that extensive fan feedback was gathered as each new episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was released. Based on the beloved fantasy novels by author J.R.R. Tolkien, Prime Video's The Rings of Power chronicles the rise of evil during the Second Age of Middle-earth.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY As production on The Rings of Power season 2 continues in the UK, Amazon Studios' Head of Global Television, Vernon Sanders, reveals in a new interview with ComicBook.com that the studio conducted a study with thousands of The Lord of the Rings fans after new each episode was released. As a result, Sanders recognizes that some fans weren't happy with the adaptation, despite the fact that the Tolkien estate was closely involved with its creation.
"We set up our own study with thousands of people, among them thousands of The Lord of the Rings fans, to really have a conversation with them as each episode dropped to just understand how they were reacting. We were doing as much of a 360 comprehensive look to really understand it. And I think we got a lot of those The Lord of the Rings fans, both fans of the books and fans of the movies.
Another common complaint regarding The Rings of Power is that, in general, it lacks some narrative momentum and urgency. While later episodes certainly up the stakes significantly, especially with the eruption of Mount Doom and the reveal that Halbrand has actually been Sauron all along, early episodes do move at more of a leisurely pace with some events feeling relatively inconsequential.
It remains to be seen what season 2 has in store for fans, but the reveal that Amazon was gathering extensive amounts of feedback on season 1 could be a positive sign for the episodes to come. That being said, McKay and Payne have previously revealed that they've had all 5 seasons of the show mapped out for some time, so it's not clear how much things will deviate from their original vision heading in future seasons of The Rings of Power.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Release Date Teased by Amazon Studios HeadVernon Sanders also talks about if they’re already planning for ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3.
Read more »
'The Rings of Power': Amazon Studios Head Says Series Is Their 'Most-Watched Show Ever'.LOTRonPrime is officially Prime Video's most-watched series ever, according to the Head of Television for Amazon Studios.
Read more »
The Rings Of Power Star Teases Arondir's Inner Conflict In Season 2TheRingsofPower star Ismael Cruz Córdova teases Arondir's internal conflict to come in season 2. 'He is a baby in terms of knowing how to be domestic and how to be a dad or a boyfriend.'
Read more »
How Indiana Jones Inspired a Rings of Power Battle Scene StuntRings of Power took inspiration for one major stunt from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. 'There’s another bit we stole, from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, where he’s stolen the horse, catches up with the tank and shoves a rock in the gun barrel.'
Read more »
Amazon Studios Talks The Lord of the Rings' Success, Competing With House of the Dragon, and Plans for Season 2We chatted with Amazon Studio's Head of Television about the huge success of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and whether PrimeVideo is becoming the home of genre TV:
Read more »
The Lord of the Rings: TROP Season 3 Update; Adar Recasting CommentAmazonStudios' VernonSanders commented on TheLordOfTheRings: TheRingsOfPower Season 3 & the five-season plan and recasting the role of Adar. / Amazon PrimeVideo LOTR JosephMawle JDPayne PatrickMcKay
Read more »