Robert Aramayo talks Elrond in The Rings of Power

[@NerdoftheRings]

This was a really fun one! I love the way Rob talks so passionately about Tolkien’s books and how you discover new things every time you dive in - he’s a real one! 🤓

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

He is a great actor and the cast is good. But the script is bad and letting them all down. These actors deserve better from Amazon, they're putting their hearts into their performances.

[@dianaguarda4574]

What a wonderful surprise! thank you 👍

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

I still can't believe that Elrond kissed Galadriel. By Eru, she's his mother-in-law!

[@Erebus-oc9zq]

Matt, can you recommend a biography to read about Professor Tolkein? I see there's a famous one by Tom Shippey but also a few more. I'd love to get your opinion

[@jsimes1]

I wish you had asked him why he didn't do Elrond with his Yorkshire accent! 😁That would have been brilliant if Elrond was from Hull! 😂

[@KSTheGOAT14]

NoTR is my favorite LOTR fan when he criticises the Rings of Power because he isn’t rude about it but he says what he thinks could be better in a respectful way

[@humansnotbots-y8l]

A true professional!

[@ikwilda]

Yeah, but Hollywood will never be able to understand it. They're so far up in their own arse holes 😂

[@scottporter4524]

Criticizes

[@Ivan_against_Cuisine]

Also, it seems like the algorithm favors negative "Rings of Power ruins Tolkien Legacy" reviews, so it became obvious how most channels made those for clout and views. I highly doubt these people read Tolkien books before. So I'll always respect Notr for being honest with his viewers.

[@roshu999]

When did he criticised the rings of power? :))))

[@andrewthomas5242]

This guy knows his character so so well. Amazing to have that passion a part of the show.

[@JohnPopcorn06]

The actors are cool, but the writers...

[@Enerdhil]

Yes. Rob is a great actor, but some of the stuff he had to do and say was ridiculous. Elrond and Elros likely fought in the War of Wrath. Therefore, he should be an expert swordsman because of that experience. Rob looked awkward in the fight scenes. He did nail the Dwarf stuff. That was the best part of Season 1.😁👍

[@tinyspeaker]

To be honest, Middle Earth is probably the most fleshed out fictional world. It's loved the world leaders, geniuses, scholars and the cream of the crop. If you got the chance to work in middle earth and didn't get across that you read Tolkien's work, I'd think you are either not intelligent enough to read the prose, or painfully uncurious. Its a bad look to not know the lore

[@andrewthomas5242]

@@tinyspeaker True, glad he enjoys it like the rest of us though. Many actors choose not to go that deep, even in LotR, so I just appreciate seeing a guy like Rob or Christopher Lee back in LotR go for it like the rest of us. 😂

[@Enerdhil]

@@tinyspeaker They know the lore; they're just ignoring it 😔

[@gmcmurr15]

Dude knows his lore. That by itself, is pretty damn cool.

[@Blisterdude123]

He was one of a small handful of things about the show I still like, by the end.

[@mathijnd]

Man your interviews are the best because the questions are actually good and interesting and things we all wonder about because you are a fan yourself. This interview and the one with Charlie also really show me how passionate the actors are for Tolkien. Even though i dont like some of the directing and writing of the show i do still love most of the actors

[@Enerdhil]

Yes. The acting and the music and visuals made the lousy script and storylines bearable.

[@benwilder6169]

Well said all around. That was the main aspect of these two interviews that stood out to me. Immense care and dedication to the source material by the actors, and a too frequent disconnect to that passion with what we see on screen.

[@LVandiverFiction]

Robert did an amazing job being Elrond! He is the highlight for me on the show and we need more of him next season! He really seems like he's a true Tolkien enthusiast.

[@theghostofbabanovac7069]

No he didn't and its not the actor's fault either, he just doesn't fit in as an elf, that's all, especially with a perm and a short hair and all that bad writting

[@stevenmcmullan409]

​@@theghostofbabanovac7069 There's a certain amount of irony in misspelling "writing". 😂

[@theghostofbabanovac7069]

@@stevenmcmullan409 You're right, how dare I make a mistake in a language that isn’t my first. I’ll just go back to speaking in two languages while you keep mastering one.

[@wilde33]

@@theghostofbabanovac7069Are you brain dead? You do realise in all of Tolkiens entire work, every single published book, there are only 8 confirmed descriptions of elves with long hair? Other descriptions to these specific ones include - Tresses Curls Locks Braids Plaids Ringlets Shaggy…. Just because Peter Jackson made all of them look like GHD hair straightener models you think that how Tolkien envisioned every single one of them? NO. They had all manner of hair styles and colours. Idiot

[@stevenmcmullan409]

@@theghostofbabanovac7069 😂

[@angellebonnecarrere9629]

He's so young, but was really able to project this maturity and wisdom in Elrond, beyond his years, which really made him my favorite in the series.

[@Neero_90]

hes 31 prime age, im 34 and as a whole life nerd i would say id be better of working on something like this now than if i was young

[@Mitch-nx2ic]

Yes it was really great to see how accurate he was portrayed from the books.... 😂 I loved the part where he talked about sand about how it was course and rough and got everywhere... Truly breathtaking.

[@Concetta20]

@angellebonnecarrere9629: Yes! I agree!

[@pseud0nul]

I was so impressed by his portrayal of Elrond, he became my favorite character of season 2 ! Incredibly deep and emotionnal portrayal and scenes, I connect with the character immensely and that is thanks to Robert Aramayo ! Thank you for this beautiful interview 💓

[@sngray11]

Earlier this week you shared an incredible interview with Charlie and now an excelsior interview with Rob! You are spoiling us this week and I am loving every moment of it. 🙌🏽

[@Butterbur-j6s]

Rob as Elrond is the one thing ROP completely nailed. He has kept me watching this show lol. Someone needs to pay Rob to star in an adaptation of Elrond finding and raising young Aragorn among his own family.

[@afscrew123]

Theres not many actors in RoP i feel are very good or well casted alongside Elrond, i feel like both the Durins, Elendil and sauron are pretty strong casts!

[@Youxitube]

@@afscrew123I have no complaints about the actors at all. Some of them had great writing to work with and others didn’t. Elrond was a nice case of great acting and great writing.

[@Human_Earthling]

I love Galadriel and Durin's wife!

[@taylorp2542]

@@Youxitube lmao no one can say great writing in a sentence about this show, gtfo

[@Iscannon]

Yeah he had lines like "My heart sings to see you again, old friend." Or something like it. Felt very Tolkien amongst a sea of utter shite

[@eliezerlevergil]

I absolutely LOVE his Elrond and now after the interview I love him even more

[@Thegungus]

Imagine hating this... people need to realise that NoTR is the best person for this. He isn't some random interviewer his livelihood is everything Middle Earth.

[@6atlantis]

❤

[@ZaaaZzz-r3q]

Never seen a hater of NotR

[@cybernit3]

NoTR can probably even speak fluent elvish.

[@Relics_of_Arda]

There's nothing wrong with not liking a show or disliking the way a certain character is portrayed. But disliking a person because of a show is wrong.

[@SirBoggins]

Agreed.​@@Relics_of_Arda

[@fellmere]

Excited you got this interview (and the one with Charlie). I'd been wanting a Tolkien nerd to interview them, since both of them mention loving to study the lore, but no real nerd conversations have been filmed until now! I'd love to just listen to you talk with them about the deep cuts from the lore in an informal setting someday. I also just want to say, I really respect how fair you are. When there are things you don't like, you don't dismiss the whole project or assume bad faith on part of the people involved, or get nasty. You always err on the side of kindness and fairness and respect, and I want to say how much I appreciate that! I think Tolkien would too. Rings of Power has not been perfect (mostly for me the problems are some major narrative beats missing or repeated too much depending on the episode), but I've loved being in Middle Earth, and I look forward to continuing to go on the journey. Every adaptation has to make choices to communicate character's motivations to audiences, and Tolkien's writings on this time period are contradictory and brief. It's going to be impossible to satisfy everyone. Many people came to the lore through PJ's films, so many people accept his changes more as a matter of course now. But I remember when there were just as many debates about the changes in those movies. And I myself was very unhappy about Faramir! Here's hoping the episodes will just get better and better, and people will be more willing to give it a fair shake! It's definitely not deserving of the level of extreme hatred it's gotten.

[@jaygrizzly2706]

Robert is a fantastic Elrond!! The way he’s able to portray his feelings just with his eyes and body language and his dialogue has some lovely quotables. Amazing interview as always Matt and I’m so happy seeing you shining 👍🏾

[@theOwlandtheViolet]

His portrayal of Elrond is probably one of my favourites on the show, he did such a good job. I hope they all have long and happy careers.

[@kammieheff]

I absolutely loved his casting from day 1....quite frankly I'm super exhausted by our community's negative, weird reaction to this series....I'm in my 50s and have read/watched everything LOTR...criticism is fine, but good grief hahaha

[@Don9872]

Apart from a few real odd people who spew all sorts of vitriol at the cast and such, mostly I see honest, and well deserved, criticism of a terribly written story which claims to be based on Tolkien’s work. At best it’s “inspired by” and at worst it’s just “stealing names and some events from” Tolkien. That being said the cast are doing a LOT of heavy lifting in their performances so that’s a real credit to them!

[@Wockes]

Yeah, people press the dislike button on anything that even mentions the show

[@indianajim]

Yeah I recognize it’s not Tolkien, it’s a version of Tolkien adapted from a portion of Tolkien. It’s a fun watch and I don’t even care about what it gets “wrong” or “right,” it is its own thing.

[@monicad99]

@@indianajim it’s not about the lore unfortunately, it’s about really stupid choices in terms of narrative, but also just common sense. elrond throwing an orc against the battlements of the city he’s trying to protect is, for instance, one of those things.

[@ryanswihart1448]

@@Don9872oh stop. Just stop.

[@saratanartist]

Oh goodness, first we get an interview with Charlie Vickers and now Robert Aramayo!? I'm fangirling over here, lol. Elrond is my favourite character in the show. 😊

[@judyddaddu]

Me too! I love Robert as Elrond ❤

[@Max1990Power]

And viggo Mortensen earlier.

[@saratanartist]

@@judyddaddu He's lovely. And his enthusiasm in this interview is so cute.

[@danielbertola7868]

Your praise of mediocrity is why we keep receiving it.

[@RisenGlorfindel]

@@danielbertola7868entertainment for the uneducated masses

[@thomassparks1476]

8:00 “The show runners always have a way of surprising you.” What a diplomat! He and Charlie (and the whole cast, really) are so great and putting so much heart and hard work into honoring Tolkien. Same with the art department, music, practical and VFX. I wish they could become the show runners and stop trying so hard to “surprise” us and just tell the incredible story that’s been handed to them. I love so much about the show, but the writing is just holding it back. For those of us Tolkien fans who are willing to forgive so much and desperate to love the show, please, show runners, just focus on adapting the source with love for Tolkien and stop trying to set up big fan-favorite character reveals. Sauron is a perfect example. Charlie is such a great actor and was allowed to shine this season precisely because they were not trying to hide who he was. I’ll never give up hope, but it hurts my heart to think how amazing this show would be with competent show runners.

[@acrustykrab]

Great comment!

[@murrayisarobot]

I think this is him throwing shade as far as he is contractually obliged 😂

[@thomassparks1476]

@@murrayisarobot The most complementary and diplomatic shade ever, but well deserved shade nonetheless!

[@Enerdhil]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😁👍

[@facts3221]

This is the best comment about the show.

[@AnthonyFammartino]

Hey Matt! I love your content and passion for Tolkien’s world. All of these interviews with The Rings of Power cast are awesome! One small suggestion: it’d be good to see more in-depth questions on the actors character insights, set experiences, or personal lives. Thanks for all you do!

[@samsschool3639]

Holy guaccamole! you went from a modest channel to the official LOTR congrats man!

[@SkunkyBrew]

Access media, please. Must call a spade a spade.

[@brianj436]

I completely forgot he was a young lord Stark in the Tower of Joy Scene.

[@lazuruswolf6668]

I actually had no idea that was him, he did such a great job as Ned Stark. Kinda ironic since Sean Bean was also in Lord of the Rings.

[@GavinMcCollum]

I think about that for him more than anything is. I think about the line "No. This is where it ends" in his particular accent all the time.

[@Seansyoutubehandle]

Another great interview!! Rob is so charismatic and brings so much depth to Elrond!

[@emjbelle]

Thank you, been waiting for a good interview with Rob this year. He’s clearly so passionate about his character.

[@ForFutureHistorians]

His knowledge is impresive which increases my respect to his acting where actually it is one of the best in this show.

[@MaroLitraTV]

Amazing interview. Matt you are on absolute fire. Robert Aramayo has really caught the quintessence of Elrond's character! We also need interviews with Durin,Celembrimbor, Galadriel and Gil-Galad

[@timothyhoff97]

Dang, you really got great access to the cast this season! thanks for conducting these interviews and giving the cast and crew a platform to express their passion for these stories.

[@jjOHNji]

He sold his soul for it, jheez how dumb you got to be

[@timothyhoff97]

@@jjOHNji lol

[@Enerdhil]

​@@jjOHNji Couldn't he have gotten permission to interview the actors because he has over a million subscribers?🤨

[@SummerishFeeling]

@@jjOHNjibro are u ok???

[@jjOHNji]

@Enerdhil he got permission because he positively backs the abomination that is rings of power. Not once had he done a video calling out the many flaws. Why because in order to gain access to actors from amazon, etc, he needs to lie and speak positively about it. You subscribers eat it up. How can you say you're a tolkien fan, worship the works he done, etc, but then soon as the bag from amazon comes around, access to actors you turn your back. If thats not selling your soul, i dunno what is.

[@Mets4Barth68]

Robert needs to stop being so damn charming, it’s getting in the way of my guy-crush on Vickers. EDIT: If anyone is interested in watching Robert play the anti-Elrond, go watch “The Standoff At Sparrow Creek.” He is utterly terrifying, and absolutely brilliant. His versatility is unmatched.

[@heresfrankbetches921]

I can’t stop crushing on literary almost everyone in this series. Elrond is such a nice character

[@CameronsGamingRetreat]

Dude I can't believe how many will-be-iconic videos you're just pumping out within 3 days, mad

[@napple1403]

Such a lovely, genuine interview. It's great to see actors show the passion and interest displayed, he is the one character in this show that has gone to become better and better!

[@AlCapwn369]

Rob is one of if not the most fantastic actor in the show! His performance keeps me coming back to keep watching. Awesome interview.. you have the best content!!!

[@dakotaross4313]

Love this interview! It is clear how much Rob has researched and enjoyed about Tolkien. And it's cool to see you two have fun and joke together. By the 5th season and all the screenings, you will be in a sense close to the actors!

[@joshuajohansen1210]

"The Oliphant in the room" lol

[@NerdoftheRings]

It had to be done. 😂

[@jjohnsonmarine]

💯 would be super interested in an interview with the show runners or Simon Tolkien about the lore and creative changes....

[@Enerdhil]

🦣😂

[@kinda_chaotically_shey3945]

I love him as Elrond, but listening to him talk in his natural accent, it just reminds me of how awesome Robert was as the young Ed Stark! Like, he is just a double of a younger Sean Bean! Such talent! Good job nerding out and making an Amazing Elrond portrayal! 👏

[@erikdeharo4919]

This was such a great interview, and funny too thank you guys . Dude seems so chill

[@pamelageorge9260]

Once again thank you. Awesome interview. Fantastic to hear Rob's insights and investment in the character and how he amazingly brings the character to life!

[@SMAnthonyW]

The acting in this show is incredible, and Elrond's actor is no exception to that! Fantastic performance all around.

[@EternallyOaken]

Such a Brilliant Elrond, gives me strong Sean Bean vibes too, which makes sense in his role back on GoT haha

[@Laura_Darkspear]

I love him as Elrond. Especially now that I know he’s a nerd of the rings like all of us too! 😄 Impressed with his knowledge of the character. Robert just has a nice, reassuring way about him. I knew I’d like him as Elrond during season one when he had his reunion scenes with Durin. Looking forward to seeing more of him in season 3! Feels like forever away.

[@lauratucker2337]

This interview was amazing! I love how much he has taken to the books, and wants to take on the “lore master” role along with Elrond. And that bit about The Event was both hilarious and reassuring!

[@saskiacigam4447]

He is perfect as Elrond 😍😍😍

[@ozmozis6073]

Enjoyed this interview. Robert explains in a way how and why Elrond was able to read moon runes, in understanding the Misty Mountain map. Elrond is a fascinating character; there was definitely chemistry with him and Galadriel. The emotion he was going through as he used the Ring for the first time. A charter well studied and played. Thanks.

[@bilcal]

Really enjoyed the interview, good questions and thoughtful answers! I was especially impressed by his take on Elrond's youth (in elvish terms) that he would observe his brother's aging and death. That is such a quintessential Tolkien theme, comparing immortality of the Eldar and death - the Gift of Iluvatar - of men. Aramayo is the right man to portray Elrond. 👍 Keep up the good work!!! 👍💯

[@bradyweed4124]

I really love how passionate the whole cast is about Tolkien and his world. Like they get the essence of it and I think it really comes across in their performance. Robert and Charlie especially.

[@Chiren1337]

is this a bot comment?

[@aglumm9469]

So awesome to see an act or know his source material so well. Bravo.

[@EduardoAyresSoares]

I can’t believe you asked about the kiss!! He is such a trooper. Amazing energy. Love this actor

[@teddyzadi5062]

What I like about your reviews is that you are honest and fair in your criticism. You don't just trash talk the show like sooooooo many others. And that's why you are and will be more successful

[@veronicadavanzo2064]

I really liked his answer to the last question. An exploration of Elrond and Elros at the beginning of the second age would be fantastic. Death and the desire for deathlessness is one of the core themes of this part of Tolkien’s writing, really the whole second age story, and the power of the Elven rings fits into it perfectly.

[@BasicProcrastination]

this dude gets it. there are some elements of the show that work and he's really become one of the highlights

[@SirJacarandaBoreal]

Rob is amazing 💚🩷🩵 Elrond is in the best hands.

[@marisolm5384]

He is adorable, knowledgeable and a good actor. He did a wonderful job with Elrond.

[@ralphdamianiart]

How admirable he is going through all the source material because of Elrond’s lore mastery. You are proving to be an excellent interviewer by casually extracting these nuggets, Matt. This is the right sort of connective tissue between the fandom and the finished product that Amazon should have thought of in their initial marketing campaign for Season One (which was disastrous to say the least).

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

The interviews you have been getting is nothing short of amazing. So happy that the cast are such fans of Tolkien.

[@mosheshulman8305]

Great interview. I am not a big fan of RoP, but I am going to pay more attention to how he plays Elrond now. Nice to know that he is a fan of Tolkien and reads the stuff.

[@XoXo475]

Robert was absolutely brilliant.

[@elyssajt]

The passion he has for his role and the love and respect he has for Tolkien and the character of Elrond actually makes me emotional. Elrond is in good hands with Rob

[@elrondriel]

Robert is extraordinary as Elrond he's so captivating to watch I love his performance he's incredibly talented

[@BethS-ElewenAdanel]

YESSSSS!! I can't tell you how happy I was to open KZbin and see this. This has to be one of the best combinations - a Nerd of the Rings interview with Robert 😊

[@saipanbrad]

It's so cool that you've been able to land interviews with the stars of the show. Well done! You've made it!

[@Freelythoughtful]

Latecomer to ROP watching season one now… I’m loving it and Rob as young Elrond captured me instantly.

[@constantsong]

Rob Aramayo is my new standard for men.

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

nah. he even tries to look like orlando BTS.... just look how he looks. orlando bloom poser.

[@christinasuozzo]

Robert is so adorable 🥰

[@jn4126]

Brilliant interview. Just like watching two friends nerd out about Tolkien. Loved it, and really impressed with Robert. Also the kiss question and answer was hilarious 😂

[@oliverjones5350]

Top interview, it's great how much he has dived into the source material.

[@ghostdreamer7272]

He seems so authentic and sweet. And while he’s a younger version, I actually see him better as Elrond than Hugo Weaving.

[@mdp_lady]

These interviews have been fantastic! I hope you get to do one with Prince Durin, he's my favorite!

[@desmondmyers]

Elrond sounding like a Stark with that accent! 🐺

[@reudigerrambo236]

I mean he was Ned Stark for a reason :D

[@girlytomboyx]

Funny cus he was young Ned Stark in Game of Thrones XD

[@antonellamR2D2]

He was one 😅

[@tevildo45]

He’s from Yorkshire and a massive Leeds fan

[@desmondmyers]

@@reudigerrambo236 doh I completely forgot about that

[@noahchain817]

Wow, Matt! Another amazing interview! Also, these actors have been amazing. I love the choices they've made with portraying their characters. They don't always align with what I have envisioned, but I think it has all come off really, really well.

[@LetsTalkHerps]

Great interviews Matt. I love how so many characters and the showrunners discuss all the books, not just what the show had rights to.

[@mstrainjr]

His relationship with Durin was my favorite part about season 1. Every time the story came back to the two of them, I would sit up straighter in my seat. Was so excited to see them them together again for a short moment this season, though unfortunately it led to a heartbreaking moment where Durin wasn't able to come through for him.

[@SamMase]

Didn’t realise he was such a book fan, amazing!

[@solo9601]

Sure the show has its negatives but it has its positives aswell, Way too many sheople minded people just regurgitating hate about a show they haven’t even watched just so they can follow the herd and feel special. People need to learn to think for themselves more

[@BirendraKumar-po7jv]

Amazing interview!! Really appreciate bringing Elrond...wish Galadriel could join in as well !!

[@yallaresheeps3440]

Robert is my favorite Elrond, so relatable. Love your performance, great job man. And thank you for keeping Jon Snow safe.

[@matclairoux]

Hope the show have many seasons to go and evolve. It's all about the rings, so much to discover and go into. Great acting from Robert and his passion is nice to see.

[@scottlarge7691]

He’s one of us! Love it

[@bigtelly1440]

You are living an absolute dream life!! Who would have thought that a passion for Tolkiens work would lead you down this magical path you are on. Keep up the wonderful content. I always look forward to watching your videos and soaking up the knowledge.

[@TallisKeeton]

You are living an absolute dream life!! yes, becoming rich celebrities without any need for accountaiblity for what they've done. Sad view :(

[@alexanderdowning3129]

It’s really great that you’re able to talk with all these people around the show! Hopefully they bring you in as a consultant to try and steer this whole thing back on track lore-wise

[@MitchellEvertse]

Please, Amazon, bring Matt in as a consultant!

[@codster279]

I’d love this but if he’s on the team we wouldn’t have the watch parties with Matt’s initial reactions and we prob wouldn’t have the breakdowns where Matt gives his truthful thoughts.

[@msg1192]

@@codster279I’d be willing to sacrifice that on a weekly basis until after the season. The reactions are great but the lore needs to be done well.

[@codster279]

@@msg1192 You’re right. either way i’m pretty sure they have great lore ppl on set and helping out through the show processes .I think it’s the bad writers who make it so hard for the show to be good at times and for the lore breaking things for it. Matt would be amazing for the role though.

[@sibiahouse]

Magnificent work, thank you so much..!!

[@debangshunath2830]

Need the Celebrimbor interview!

[@NerdoftheRings]

Be ready for Monday! 👀

[@debangshunath2830]

@@NerdoftheRings lesgoooo

[@EBY5801]

@@NerdoftheRingsyay!!!

[@anonymousgirl4605]

​@NerdoftheRings yes!!!

[@Enerdhil]

​@@NerdoftheRings His torture and death scene was the highlight of Season 2. Charles and Charlie were carrying Season 2, in my opinion.

[@theheartieobserver]

Rob has been fantastic! He does a great job with his portrayal of Elrond. Elrond is my favorite part of the series. Thanks for the awesome interview!

[@Thomas-mg4pu]

i respect him, he knows when amazon make the mistakes

[@dm_psych_]

He's SO Yorkshire i love it 😂

[@MissGimpsAlot]

Oh wow, his natural accent is so different! Seems like a great actor

[@TheOrientalNightFish]

Wow, he's so casual and Northern 😂😂😂 I never would have guessed

[@MyCatIsActuallyABalrog]

Fantastic interview, could listen to waaaaay more of this 🤝

[@thorakvideos2495]

I love the cast of the RoP, such lovely folks & you really feel the love they have for the project.

[@henrysarson7417]

Robert is my favorite part of show so far. (besides that kiss lol)

[@juliakornhausl1310]

He has the most wonderful laugh 😄 Great Video!

[@sija906]

Wow, that was really an in depth talk, very interesting. I liked Elrond in season 2, he somehow grew on me :)

[@Ivan_against_Cuisine]

Elrond now? Nerd of Gifts keeps on giving. Robert is funny and passionate about Tolkien lore, I could listen to him for hours☺

[@jhebadiasprunklefunk9243]

Wow Rob is so different offscreen, I can barely tell its the same guy, such a good actor.

[@BertoBerg]

“The Childhood of Elrond”…great idea, Robert! Let’s make it happen! 😊

[@Don9872]

Would he be raised in part by Celebrimbor’s uncles in that “adaption”?

[@TallisKeeton]

@@Don9872 IMO its hard decision for Amazon - they would like to show Maglor and Maedros raising Elrond and Elros for ideological reasons and yet it would be too much in tune with the books for their liking :D And they simply forgot about Elros, (like Celeborn) becouse they obviously did not want to show the good times of Numenor under his rule :D

[@Don9872]

@@TallisKeeton It sure would have been nice for at some point in the 16 hours of Rings of Power to get Elrond’s thoughts on what’s going on in Numenor, the kingdom his twin brother founded, but alas he’s too busy having toddler drama with his fellow, over thousand year old, “wise” elves.

[@TallisKeeton]

@@Don9872 👍😆

[@blandinelelievre1392]

Merci pour cette intéressante interview! J'ai un peu de mal à comprendre comment Robert Aramayo peut être fan des livres et accepter les changements de la série TV... mais ça fait plaisir de le voir si passionné! Je suis également une grande fan de Tolkien et Elrond est mon personnage préféré depuis des années. J'ai même écrit une fanfiction sur la création de Fondcombe. Ce sera intéressant de voir comment cet épisode sera raconté dans la série.

[@wjr4700]

I have a lot to critisize the show for but Rob definitly nailed the role. So much fun to watch him play Elrond. Seems like a great guy too.

[@Keepinitreel108]

Fantastic actor, really a pleasure to watch on screen!! 👏🏼 👍🏽 👌🏽 🙏🏽💯

[@cielthefangirl2876]

starts talking about his love for books XD hes a sweetheart

[@paulmcleod8370]

I so love this interview - thank you Matt. Looking at Rob - he looks like Elrond - but doesn’t sound like Elrond. It must be difficult for someone who has such knowledge of the books and then has to interact with the scripts and the changes that have been made in the development of the series. I particularly love Elronds voice - it has a depth and richness to it, he can influence people like Prince Durin in particular and even Galadriel. Elrond is on a journey and I feel that we are kind of seeing that journey through Elronds eyes. Thanks again keep up the great work 👍

[@worduser899]

Remember seeing this man playing Elmer Wayne Henley in Mindhunter, which he completely nailed. A very good actor.

[@imlewishehe]

It's so jarring hearing his voice after seeing him play Elrond. It's amazing how he's able to put on such a different voice compared to his very Yorkshire accent (which I just learned)

[@mirowena]

Matt is on fire! Thanks for so many awesome interviews!