Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies made history upon their release, and are still regularly rewatched to this day. Fans of JRR Tolkien were treated to the prequel TV series The Rings of Power, which is gearing up for its third season for those with an Amazon Prime subscription. And actor Daniel Weyman recently spoke about the "humbling" experience going from playing The Stranger to the beloved hero Gandalf the Grey.The Rings of Power Season 3 wrapped back in December, and the show will return to our screens this fall. Fans are eager to see Weyman as Gandalf, and while attending San Diego Comic-Con, CinemaBlend was able to hear the 48 year-old actor gush about this change in his signature character. During the show's panel he said: I spent so long, nearly six years, I was working on this. And he wasn't Gandalf. And then suddenly at the en of Season 2 I'm able to say it. It's been hugely humbling. I know how much this character means to so many people. The writing is extraordinary. And I think what JD [Payne] and Patrick [McKay] have done here, they've given me such a gift of a character.For years fans debated who The Stranger was, especially since he clearly had some strong magical abilities. The Season 2 finale confirmed that he was Gandalf all along, and the new Rings of Power footage showed him using the beloved Wizard's staff. Talk about a big change from when we met him in Season 1 and he barely able to speak.Later in the same Comic-Con panel, Daniel Weyman teased what to expect from Gandalf in the book-to-screen adaptation's third season on the air. And on top of using magic, he'll also be connecting with people. As he put it: He's arrived in Season 3. He's in his power, he has agency. He's the Gandalf I think we all hopefully know and love. And that means that as he tries to influence what's going on in Middle-earth, is that the darkness is rising. As he tries to influence this, he's learning that it's not all about wielding this staff and creating massive magic power. It's also about that soft power. Touching people's hearts. The stakes are certainly high in Middle-earth, and Gandalf is going to have to use both his heart and his magic to help battle the dark forces that are taking control. The actor went on to speak more about this dynamic, offering the Comic-Con crowd: And I think he's on the lookout for people whose hearts have been chilled, that have been frozen. And he's going to try and re-warm them. He's going to rekindle them to ignite a place where they can grow and they can love again.Having watched The Rings of Power since Season 1, I love how much of a transformation Weyman's character has had on the show. Gandalf is finally here in all his glory, and it should be fascinating to see how he fights the forces of evil in Middle-earth. Additionally, I'm hoping we get to see him reunite with his halfling besties Nori and Poppy, whom he got separated from during the second season. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will return for Season 3 on November 11th as part of the 2026 TV schedule. I'm hoping to see some epic magic come from Gandalf this season, perhaps in a battle with the mysterious Dark Wizard. Fingers crossed.