However, to place the new film in relation to the trilogy of Peter Jackson, the story of the anime takes place 183 years before it. However, with the actors’ strikeThe Warner Bros.postponed the premiere until December 13, 2024. When there is less than a year left until the big premiere of the anime about Middle Earththis is almost everything that is known about the film.
A New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation already has the cast of film practically closed, highlighting the Miranda Otto, who will reinterpret the role of Éowyn, Rohan’s squire. However, she will only be the narrator of the film. In addition, they join the Australian actress, actor Brian Cox (Helm Hammerhead) and Luke Pasqualino (Wulf).
The remaining cast includes Lorraine Ashbourne (“Bridgerton”), Yazdan Qafouri (“I Came By”), Shaun Dooley (“The Witcher”), Benjamin Wainwright (“World on Fire”), Laurence Ubong Williams (“Gateway”), Michael Wildman (“Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”), Bilal Hasna (“Sparks”), Jude Akuwudike (“Beasts of No Nation”) and Janine Duvitski (“Benidorm”).
In addition to Kenji Kamiyama directing, Philippa Boyens, who was part of the writing team for the “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, will be one of the executive producers alongside Joseph Chou. In a similar situation are Richard Taylor and John Howe, who join the creative team. The anime script is in charge of Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews.
The anime tells history of the King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhead, at a crucial moment in the history of his people. After the death of Wulf’s father, Lord of Dunlending, he demands revenge. Therefore, Helm Hammerhead was forced to retire to the Hornburg fortress, later known as Helms Deep.
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