Simon Pegg cast as the Balrog in new Rings of Power teaser

Amazon brought the noise to San Diego Comic-Con, dropping a fresh Season 3 teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The biggest reveal came from JoBlo, which reports that Simon Pegg has been cast to voice the terrifying Balrog.

The casting news was part of a larger SDCC blitz that also included reveals of other new cast members joining the Prime Video series. The brief trailer gave fans a first look at the fiery terror Pegg will be bringing to life.

The teaser and announcements signal that production on the next season of the big-budget fantasy epic is moving full steam ahead. No specific release date was given.

Watch the teaser