Jeff Bezos' Son Had A Very Serious Warning For Him About The Rings Of Power

At the United Kingdom premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," Jeff Bezos spoke on the series, congratulated those behind it for their efforts, and touched on what the Tolkien universe means to him. Additionally, he mentioned how much it means to his children. "After Amazon got involved in this project, my son came up to me one day, he looked me in the eyes, very sincerely, and he said: 'Dad, please don't eff this up,'" Bezos recalled, and he took that comment to heart. He adds that he knows how much Middle-earth means to so many people, so he took the responsibility of adapting it very seriously (via Variety).

Whether Bezos and the "Rings of Power" team did right by Tolkien and his fans is still unknown. On the other hand, if early reactions from critics are of any indication, then odds are the general public will indeed love the upcoming series (via Rotten Tomatoes). From the cast to the pacing and especially the visuals, "The Rings of Power" is a homerun among those who've had the chance to see its first two episodes ahead of the streaming premiere. Perhaps most importantly, according to many, it perfectly captures the essence of Middle-earth, which is half the battle when it comes to adapting any of Tolkien's writings.

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" kicks off its inaugural season on September 2, 2022 (here's the complete release schedule for those curious), and when it does, it'll be interesting to see how well Jeff Bezos and the minds behind the program handled the source material.