Charlie Vickers made waves (literally) as the charming yet suspicious Halbrand in Season 1—before fans were hit with the ultimate plot twist: He was Sauron all along. In his chat with Sari Cohen, Vickers dives deep into the deception, the transformation, and the music that helped him channel Middle-earth’s ultimate anti-hero (yes, Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” is on his Sauron playlist).
From freediving in New Zealand to some fun trivia, Vickers shares what it’s like to play the world’s most dangerous undercover blacksmith.
Check out the interview here!
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