Mike Cosper is joined by actors Charlie Vickers (Halbrand) and Daniel Weyman (The Stranger) and showrunners Patrick McKay and J. D. Payne in a conversation about the second season of Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In the conversation, we consider the theology of the writing and adaptation of these beloved characters with the ones who are bringing them to bear in the new adaptation. And be warned, if you haven’t watched Rings of Power season 1, there are some spoilers in this conversation!
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Charlie Vickers graduated from the prestigious drama school The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2017 and since then, he has appeared in a number of projects, including the Amazon Original The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart alongside Sigourney Weaver and Netflix’s Medici: Masters of Florence opposite Sean Bean. Vickers also had a key role in Rachel Ward’s Sydney-set feature film Palm Beach, opposite Greta Scaachi, Richard E. Grant, and Sam Neill.
Daniel Weyman is a British actor. His career includes leading roles in television shows such as Silent Witness, Gentleman Jack, Foyle’s War, and Dunkirk. His extensive theater work has earned him great acclaim, leading productions including The Mentor, Sideways, 4000 Days, The Crucible, King Lear, Nicholas Nickleby, The Comedy of Errors, The Glass Room, and many more.
J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay have been writing together for nearly 25 years. In that time, they have collaborated on more than 20 screenplays, including work on Star Trek Beyond, Jungle Cruise for Walt Disney Studios, and their original 2017 Blacklist script Escape. Their many feature and television scripts include projects for Sony, Warner Bros, Legendary, 20th Century Fox, Legendary, and Paramount Pictures. Payne and McKay grew up just outside of Washington, DC, where they met on their high school debate team and soon began writing and directing original plays together. Payne attended Yale University, where he studied English literature, graduating with honors. McKay is a graduate of Stonehill College, where he studied theater arts, and American University, where he earned an MFA in creative writing. They are both married, with two children each.
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The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.
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Producer: Clarissa Moll
Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson
Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris
Music: Dan Phelps
Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper
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