Morfydd Clark was ‘really excited’ to film Lord Of The Rings series in Wales

Lord Of The Rings actress Morfydd Clark said she was “really excited” to return to Wales, where she was raised, to film the latest instalment of Rings Of Power.

The Prime Video series is a prequel to JRR Tolkien’s fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings, which were adapted into award-winning film trilogies.

The 37-year-old actress, who stars in the TV show as the fierce Elven commander Galadriel, discussed what fans can expect from the upcoming season while attending its world premiere.

In an interview with the Press Association, she joked: “It’s going terribly!”

Referring to the evil sorcerer played by Australian actor Charlie Vickers, who is trying to take over the fictional Middle-earth, Clark continued: “Sauron is back and powerful and evil.

“They’re just desperately trying to stem the tide.

“We get a lovely little flashback of (Galadriel) in her jolly days, and she gets to have a bit of dance and be a bit cheerful.

“I loved it – I’ve always wanted to go back in time to myself.

“It felt really exciting to go and find a different part of who she was.”

The actress, who was born in Sweden but raised in Penarth, also reflected on returning to Wales to film the third series.

“It was filmed in Wales, which I was really excited about,” Clark said.

“I love travels (when filming) something because you get to see all these secret bits of the country that we didn’t see before.

“I remember whenever we’d be watching something as a child, my mum would wait to see where they filmed it, and it’s really interesting. Look at the credits!”

As she wowed crowds in a satin white off-the-shoulder gown, and ditched her signature platinum hair for loose brown waves, the actress also discussed how it feels to play her character.

“It’s wonderful to play someone brave and unapologetic, and also not afraid of social consequences,” Clark said.

“I like to try and push myself to be a bit more like her at times.”

Reflecting on the “constant” pressure of starring in such a globally beloved franchise, she added: “Being an actor, you’re a slightly weird person who has chosen to like make a career out of emotions.”

“I’ve just resigned myself to the fact the neurosis will always be there, whether I’m doing a speech at Christmas or filming this.”

Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power returns to Prime Video for its third series on November 11.