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Stephen Colbert to Write New Lord of the Rings Film After Talk Show Ends
Stephen Colbert and his son Peter McGee will co-write a new Lord of the Rings film adapting early Fellowship chapters, supported by veteran writer Philippa Boyens and Warner Bros.
- On Tuesday, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert announced development of a new Lord of the Rings film titled 'The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past,' marking his first venture into big-budget filmmaking.
- Colbert, a longtime Tolkien fan, identified six overlooked chapters from 'The Fellowship of the Ring' that never made the 2001 film, approaching director Peter Jackson with the concept over two years of development with his son Peter McGee and writer Philippa Boyens.
- The official logline reveals the story unfolds fourteen years after Frodo's passing, following Sam, Merry, and Pippin as they retrace their early adventure while Sam's daughter Elanor uncovers a hidden mystery about why the War of the Ring nearly failed before it began.
- Colbert's previous collaborations with director Jackson—including directing him in the 2019 short 'Darrylgorn' and appearing in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'—establish his Middle-Earth credentials, while Jackson praised the upcoming 'Hunt for Gollum' as 'looking amazing.
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Colbert to co‑write new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film after late-night show ends
LOS ANGELES — Stephen Colbert is heading to Middle‑earth. The comedian announced in a video posted Tuesday that following the end of his 11‑year run as host of CBS’s “The Late Show” in May, he will co‑write and develop a new film in the “Lord of the Rings” franchise. It marks a new chapter for Colbert, a noted devotee of J.R.R. […] The post Colbert to co‑write new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film after late-night show ends appeared first on Interaksyon.
The Hunt for Gollum Gets a New Update as Warner Bros. Confirms Another LOTR Film by Stephen Colbert
Tuesday night, March 24, being Tolkien reading day, Peter Jackson and Warner Bros chose to honor fans by announcing Lord Of The Rings: Shadow of the Past. It is the long-awaited second LOTR live-action film that was announced to be in the works by writer Philippa Boyens in October 2024. The biggest shocker, however, is that the film will be written by The Late Show host Stephen Colbert and his son, marking a new twist in Warner Bros’ nearly thre…
Colbert to write ‘LOTR’ film after ‘Late Show’ ends
What happenedStephen Colbert announced Wednesday that he is co-writing a new “Lord of the Rings” movie after CBS’s “The Late Show” ends in May. The new film, tentatively titled “The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past,” is set about 14 years after the end of “The Return of the King” and features Frodo Baggins’ hobbit friends, Colbert said in a video with director Peter Jackson. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are producing the movie, and Colb…
Stephen Colbert Is Co-Writing a Screenplay With His Son Based on Famous Conservative Book Series
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” series and the movie adaptations, avert your eyes and prepare for the worst — late night host Stephen Colbert will have a […] The post Stephen Colbert Is Co-Writing a Screenplay With His Son Based on Famous Conservative Book Series appeared first on The Western Journal.
Stephen Colbert and his son are co-writing a new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
Stephen Colbert will have a new role to tackle this summer after his “Late Show” airs its final episode. He and his son, Peter McGee, are co-writing a new installment of “Lord of the Rings,” and will be joined by…
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