The Hilarious Mithril Scene in Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power

In Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1, viewers were treated to a glimpse into various backstories in Middle-earth. However, one unexpected revelation was the origin of mithril, a mystical ore renowned for its lightness and strength, which led to a tense confrontation between two characters. One of the actors involved shared their candid thoughts on the matter.

The show revealed that the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm stumbled upon a vein of mithril while mining. This previously undiscovered ore became a pivotal plot point in The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings mythology. When it was discovered that a shard of mithril could heal a poisoned leaf from the Elven Lindon tree, Dwarven prince Durin IV (Owain Arthur) and Elven advisor Elrond (Robert Aramayo) saw this as a possible solution to the Elves' gradual loss of immortality. However, King Durin III (Peter Mullan) had different plans, which the actor agreed with.

In a recent interview with Collider, Mullan shared his perspective on the scene where Durin III denied the Elves their request to share the mithril. Despite many viewing this decision as selfish and condemning the Elves to death, Mullan fully supported it. With a smirk, he stated that the Elves were "boring as all hell" and that they deserved everything they got. According to the actor, King Dwarf believed that the Elves were too big, both literally and metaphorically, and needed to be gotten rid of.

While the Elves did eventually obtain enough mithril to create three Rings of Power, Mullan remained confident in his character's decision. In fact, he admitted later in the interview that he was not a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's works and was not familiar with The Lord of the Rings. Instead, he preferred classic authors such as Dickens, Shakespeare, and Dostoevsky. Mullan's lack of interest in Tolkien's world was evident when he stated that he only liked the first film that Peter Jackson made and did not watch any of the sequels.

Mullan may not have been a fan of the slow pace of The Rings of Power's first season, but he did find the filming locations to be a major draw. "I didn't know much about the world," he admitted, "but I was excited about going to New Zealand and being a part of all the silliness."

It's easy to understand why Mullan felt that way. The Lord of the Rings is known for its fantastical elements, including talking trees, wizards, and a peculiar creature who loves raw fish and is obsessed with getting his ring back. It's a world that is both serious and delightfully absurd, and it has had a profound impact on the fantasy genre.

Unfortunately, some fans have taken their love of The Lord of the Rings too far, resorting to racist attacks against the cast of Rings of Power. Despite this, the franchise remains a valuable and enduring contribution to the world of storytelling.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Source: Collider