Part 4/9:
Company's Lack of Confidence and Strategic Cuts
Behind the scenes, sources suggest Amazon has little confidence in The Rings of Power's future. Despite ongoing production, whispers indicate that Season 3, which is still in pre-production, will feature a significantly lower budget than Season 2. The reduction is primarily aimed at trimming costs in various departments, with some estimates pointing to cutbacks in areas like costume and makeup, which surprisingly cost more in the UK.