'Rings of Power': Identity of The White Cloaks Characters Finally Revealed

Since the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, fans have put forward many theories as to who Sauron is.

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One of the show's final trailers featured a white-haired character that has sparked interest among fans.

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The fifth episode of the show revealed the truth behind the white-cloaked character and the people he was traveling with.

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In the credits for the episode, the trio is named The Dweller, The Ascetic, and The Nomad. The Dweller was incorrectly identified as Sauron played by Boon.

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According to the credit sequence, Bridie Sisson portrays The Dweller, while Kali Kopae takes on the role of The Ascetic and Edith Poor plays The Nomad.

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It is not clear if The Stranger is actually Sauron, though it seems more likely that he is a different character of importance from Tolkien's novels.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is an Amazon Prime Video original series that airs on Fridays.

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