Amazon Studios has revealed where its upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel series will be filming, and it’s a location that should make fans of the movies very happy. New Zealand will once again serve as the backdrop for a journey into Middle-earth.
Amazon revealed that pre-production has begun on the series, with filming expected to commence in Auckland “in the coming months,” according to a press release.
“As we searched for the location in which we could bring to life the primordial beauty of the Second Age of Middle-earth, we knew we needed to find somewhere majestic, with pristine coasts, forests, and mountains, that also is a home to world-class sets, studios, and highly skilled and experienced craftspeople and other staff. And we’re happy that we are now able to officially confirm New Zealand as our home for our series based on stories from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings,” said showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay in a statement. “We are grateful to the people and the government of New Zealand and especially Auckland for supporting us during this pre-production phase. The abundant measure of Kiwi hospitality with which they have welcomed us has already made us feel right at home, and we are looking forward to deepening our partnership in the years to come.”
Source: IGN.com Amazon's Lord of the Rings Filming Location Will Please Movie Fans