Colbert reacts to 'Lord of the Rings' fans outraged over his involvement in upcoming film

Stephen Colbert Responds to 'Lord of the Rings' Backlash, Sidesteps Larger Concerns

When it was announced in March that Stephen Colbert was working on a new Lord of the Rings film for Warner Bros., fans reacted with skepticism and concern. At the end of May, Colbert will be leaving his hosting duties at The Late Show, and many critics have noted the show’s leaning into progressive politics under his tenure. Some are expressing doubt that the comedian will be able to do justice to Tolkien’s legacy and Peter Jackson’s beloved fil…

Colbert reacts to 'Lord of the Rings' fans outraged over his involvement in upcoming film

Late-night host Stephen Colbert shrugged off condemnation from "Lord of the Rings" fans who are upset he will be taking the helm of an upcoming movie.Colbert has spoken out about the cancellation of "The Late Show" in multiple interviews — most recently with The Hollywood Reporter — which also highlighted the next steps of his career."If there is a silver lining to Colbert’s unexpected ouster, it’s that he is now able to be intimately involved i…