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After almost two seasons of speculation, The Rings of Power season 2 finale finally revealedthe Stranger’s identity.

“It took a while for us to get there,” he explains.

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We wanted to have it be a journey of discovery for us along with the character.

It was not a foregone conclusion that this is what would come out.

Both are clear that it was an emotional choice, given their shared love for J.R.R.

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“It’s incredibly emotional,” Payne adds.

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