Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film after talk show axed
Comedian and departing late-night host is a hardcore LOTR fan
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest on Stephen Colbert and The Lord of the Rings.
Illustration: Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past is described as a narrative that could explore the early Frodo–Fellowship-era chapters in a way that complements the existing trilogy while remaining faithful to Tolkien’s lore.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can pull up a concise timeline of announced development milestones and a quick pros/cons list of Colbert’s involvement, with direct quotes from the primary sources.
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Comedian and departing late-night host is a hardcore LOTR fan
www.independent.co.ukThe Late Show host is co-writing a new JRR Tolkien adaptation to be produced by Peter Jackson
www.theguardian.comStephen Colbert, famous devotee to J
www.independent.co.ukStephen Colbert is leaving CBS soon, but prior to his exit, he already managed to land a job even in the Tolkien universe. Yes, the late-night host, in a shocker, is set to dive into Middle-Earth by...
www.thenews.com.pkStephen Colbert shrugged off criticism from "Lord of the Rings" fans upset about his involvement in co-writing an upcoming installment of the franchise.
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www.imdb.comThe film is in development alongside The Hunt for Gollum, which is already set to be released next year
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