Stephen Colbert Co-Writing New ‘Lord of the Rings' Movie
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert has been announced as a co-writer for a new Lord of the Rings film titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, collaborating with Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee.
- The film will explore six early chapters from The Fellowship of the Ring that were not developed in the original movies, focusing on a story faithful to both the books and previous films.
- Colbert, a longtime Tolkien fan, worked on the project with his son and received support from Peter Jackson and Warner Bros., with the film continuing the narrative after Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum.
- The story centers on Sam, Merry, and Pippin retracing their adventure 14 years after Frodo’s passing, while Sam’s daughter Elanor uncovers a secret about the War of the Ring.
- Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis and featuring cast members like Ian McKellen and Kate Winslet, is set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies and is currently in development.
