‘The Rings Of Power’ star Daniel Weyman thinks everyone should be more Gandalf

In the Lord Of The Rings films, Ian McKellen’s Gandalf meme-ably declares that “a wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.” But that isn’t true. On the bright September afternoon that NME meets actor Daniel Weyman, who plays the iconic mage in megabucks TV prequel The Rings Of Power, he’s been waiting for 10 minutes. Read more: ‘The Rings Of Power’ star Morfydd Clark: “I don’t think I’m made for Hollywood” “Oh, it’s no trouble,” he says serenely, acknowledging our tardiness before gesturing to the green and pleasant surroundings. “I’ve been enjoying the gardens.” Postman’s Park, the central London oasis in which we’re convening, is Weyman’s go-to spot for quiet contemplation. “It’s really ethereal,” he continues. Tall office buildings on all sides shut out nearby traffic noise and water trickles soothingly from a moss-covered fountain. In the corner of the courtyard, there’s a memorial to “heroic self-sacrifice”. Each ceramic tile tells the story of somebody who has given their life to save somebody else. There’s Mary Jarman, who made three attempts to climb a burning staircase to rescue her aged mother; Soloman Galaman, killed trying to save hi...