Jamie Campbell Bower found inspiration for his latest fantasy role in an unlikely place, and it had nothing to do with swords, battles or elaborate costumes.
The Stranger Things star, who plays Celeborn in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, recently revealed that a piece of fan art helped shape his understanding of the Elven warrior.
Interestingly, the image captured a much gentler side of the character than fans might expect.
Jamie Campbell Bower Reveals the Fan Art That Inspired Celeborn
Speaking to GQ Germany in an interview published Nov. 11, Bower explained that he was fascinated by the idea of Celeborn as a poet.
“I had saved fan art of him sitting beneath a tree with an instrument, looking very poetic,” he told the outlet, according to an English translation of his remarks.
The illustration stayed with him while he developed the character. “It shaped my idea of his sensitivity and vulnerability,” Bower explained.
Of course, Celeborn is also an experienced warrior, but Bower didn’t want his strength to overshadow his emotions.
“It was important to me not to portray him as emotionless,” the actor said. “I wanted him to feel deeply and for his sensitivity to be clearly noticeable.”
Bower also found creative freedom in Celeborn’s complicated literary history. Unlike Galadriel, the Elven lord has a comparatively less documented backstory, with Tolkien revisiting his origins in different writings.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 07: Jamie Campbell Bower speaks onstage during Emerald City Comic Con at Seattle Convention Center on March 07, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images)Photo by Mat Hayward on Getty Images
“These gaps give you a framework, but at the same time leave room for your own interpretation,” Bower explained.
And that freedom allowed him to imagine a character whose gentleness could coexist with his experience on the battlefield.
What Jamie Campbell Bower’s Interpretation Means for Celeborn
Celeborn’s arrival is particularly significant for Galadriel, played by Morfydd Clark, who previously believed her husband had died during the war.
Bower told GQ Germany that Celeborn’s memories of Galadriel helped him endure their separation. However, those memories also raise questions about how much they have both changed.
“He has to ask himself whether the woman he remembers is still the same woman he meets again,” the actor explained.
Bower’s transformation into Celeborn had already attracted attention following the release of his first-look footage.
Now, his comments reveal another layer of preparation behind the role.
For an actor who spent years frightening audiences as Vecna, finding inspiration in a peaceful image of an elf making music is quite the change.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 is streaming on Prime Video, with additional episodes arriving Nov. 18 and Nov. 25.
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