Seven new actors are joining the series, with Sam Hazeldine replacing Joseph Mawle.

Fresh faces are coming to Middle-earth for season 2 ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Adar was played by Joseph Mawle in season 1, but that role now goes to actor Sam Hazeldine.

Adar (Joseph Mawle) leads his orcs into battle in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’

Adar (Joseph Mawle) leads his orcs into battle in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.Prime Video

As with season 1, Prime Video is keeping mum about who exactly they’ll be playing.

Are they elves, dwarves, harfoots, Numenoreans?

Only time will tell, now that season 2 is gearing up for production.

Tolkien’s magnificent Middle-earth," Amazon television head Vernon Sanders said in a statement.

A representative for Prime Video did not provide additional comment on the recasting of Adar.