Is The Stranger actually Gandalf in Amazon Prime Video’s The Rings of Power?

Here’s what we know.

But that’s far from the only reference to Gandalf’s name that new episodes have made.

Gandalf, The Rings of Power

When Will Rings of Power Reveal The Stranger’s Identity?

Still, there’s still a chance that The Stranger isn’t the Grey Wizard at all.

In an interview withIGN, series showrunner J.D.

Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings and The Stranger from The Rings of Power

It’s fun to engage with the story and think of the possibilities."

And his new quest will likely bring him in contact with the rest oftheRings of PowerSeason 2 cast.

New episodes ofThe Rings of PowerSeason 2 debut on Thursdays at 3 a.m. ET/midnight PT on Amazon Prime Video.

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