Production on Season 3 of Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has been significantly impacted by an intense heatwave in the United Kingdom, with on-set temperatures reportedly exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Filming is currently underway at Shepperton Studios in late June, where the extreme weather has created challenging conditions for the cast and crew.
The high temperatures have posed a particular challenge for actors portraying dwarven characters, whose costumes include massive, thick beards that do not mix well with the heat. According to reports from the set, the combination of the U.K. heatwave and the heavy prosthetic elements has resulted in some dwarven beards falling off during filming.
The production is taking place amidst broader meteorological alerts, including wildfire warnings across Greater London. The mercury levels at the studio have reached a point where the environment is described as being hotter than the fictional realm of Mordor, highlighting the severity of the current weather conditions.
Despite the logistical difficulties presented by the heat, the series continues its production schedule at the Shepperton Studios soundstage. The incident underscores the physical demands of the show’s special effects and costume design when subjected to extreme real-world weather events.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
