This is a post of "mourning", confusion, anger and sadness, and my first long post, so sorry in advance if it makes ZERO sense.
It was announced yesterday that the character of Adar will be recast in Rings of Power. And I'm no actor, no studio staff, just a very disappointed viewer.
Joseph said "... as an actor, it remains my wish, my job description, to explore new characters and worlds." Which is fine. I get it. Many actors are like this and want new challenges constantly. But then maybe you shouldn't take on jobs with two or more seasons of commitment. Especially in such a high-profile show. And if you think "it will be a first-season cancellation anyway," you should simply leave if you don't believe in the success.
If it was planned to be a one-season arc, then WTF is Amazon Studios thinking. There was even an episode titled Adar. And then the character became really beloved so they thought, "let's keep the character worst case scenario, we can recast him"? But the character became a fan favourite BECAUSE of Joseph, because of his talent, because of the depth he gave to Adar. So they should have rather killed him off.
As it will be really difficult for the new actor Sam Hazeldine - who is surely a nice and talented guy - to win the audiences over as the new Adar.
I think if you play a character or create a show, it cannot be just about money. It means also commitment and responsibility.
Adar won't be the same and it's such a shame.