Familiar voices from the original LOTR trilogy in “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” + Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett and more at the film's world premiere!

PLUS: Check out photos of Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis and other cast members from the original trilogy and “The Hobbit” at the world premiere of “The War of the Rohirrim.”  

Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Merry and Pippin, respectively, in the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy attended the world premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” in London on December 3. 

Besides Miranda Otto, who narrates “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” as Eowyn, her character from the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, two other fan favorite characters are lending their voices to the original anime feature!  

In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in the “All New Lord of the Rings Story” featurette for the film, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, who played Merry and Pippin in the original trilogy, respectively, are seen recording for the anime film, directed by Kenji Kamiyama (the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” TV series). 

It has not been disclosed what characters Monaghan and Boyd are voicing, but seeing them in the featurette has made fans even more excited about “The War of the Rohirrim.” 

Watch the “All New Lord of the Rings Story” featurette: https://youtu.be/9iDzGZAyOe4

Monaghan and Boyd attended the world premiere of the film in London on December 3. They joined the anime feature’s voice cast, including Brian Cox (Helm Hammerhand) and Gaia Wise (Héra), as well as filmmakers including director Kenji Kamiyama and producers Philippa Boyens, Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou. 

Tickets for “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” are now on sale. Visit https://www.lotrwotr.com.ph/

Other familiar faces from the original trilogy and “The Hobbit” films also graced the red carpet. Check out the photos from the world premiere below: 

Filmmakers and voice cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” at the film’s world premiere in London on December 3. 

Renowned anime director Kenji Kamiyama with fans at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Philippa Boyens, who won the Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for her work on “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (together with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh) is one of the producers of “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.”

Peter Jackson, the Oscar-winning director, writer and producer of the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “The Hobbit” films, at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Gaia Wise at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Brian Cox at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Luke Evans, Sir Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Andy Serkis and wife Lorraine Ashbourne at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Richard Armitage at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Sir Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett reunited at “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” world premiere in London on December 3. 

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf (Luke Pasqualino), a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg – a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep.  Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.

Journey back to Middle-earth when “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” opens in cinemas December 11. Book your tickets at https://www.lotrwotr.com.ph/ or visit your favorite cinemas’ official websites. #LOTR

About “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”

New Line Cinema’s original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama (the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” and “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” TV series), the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox (“Succession”) as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise (“A Walk in the Woods”) as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino (“Snowpiercer”) as Wulf. Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator. The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne (Netflix’s “Bridgerton”), Yazdan Qafouri (“I Came By”), Benjamin Wainwright (“World on Fire”), Laurence Ubong Williams (“Gateway”), Shaun Dooley (“The Witcher”), Michael Wildman (“Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”), Jude Akuwudike (“Beasts of No Nation”), Bilal Hasna (“Sparks”) and Janine Duvitski (“Benidorm”).

With Kamiyama at the helm, the original feature is being produced by Oscar winner Philippa Boyens, from the screenwriting team behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” Trilogies, alongside Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou, who, in addition to their many separate animation projects, collaborated on the “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” series. The executive producers are Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Sam Register, Carolyn Blackwood and Toby Emmerich. The screenplay is by Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou, story by Addiss & Matthews and Boyens, based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The team of creative collaborators returning from “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy also includes Oscar winners Alan Lee and Richard Taylor, along with esteemed Tolkien illustrator John Howe.

New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation Present, in Association with Wingnut Films, a Warner Bros. Animation and Sola Entertainment Production, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.” 

Photo & Video Credit: “Warner Bros. Pictures”