Dhaka, July 23 -- Australian star Markella Kavenagh is the first actor to join the cast of Amazon's much-awaited Lord of the Rings series, reports The Indian Express.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor, who has featured in shows such as Romper Stomper, The Cry and Picnic at Hanging Rock, will portray the role of Tyra.

Further details of her character are yet to be revealed.

The streamer had recently announced that Jurrasic World: Fallen Kingdom helmer JA Bayona will be directing the first two episodes of the show.

He will also serve as executive producer alongside partner Belen Atienza.

Bryan Cogman, who worked as a writer and co-executive producer on Game of Thrones, also boarded the project as a series consultant. He is...