Stephen Colbert on Late Show End, CBS, What's Next, LOTR Movie, Trump
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert announced his final season of The Late Show in 2025, citing CBS's financial decisions amid corporate mergers and controversies involving payments to the Trump administration as possible underlying factors.
- Despite reports claiming the show lost $40 million annually, Colbert expressed skepticism and emphasized his gratitude for his time on the network, maintaining a professional relationship with CBS leadership.
- Since the cancellation, Colbert has been actively involved in co-writing a new Lord of the Rings film installment, a longtime passion project, and is exploring future creative opportunities, including the possibility of creating another show.
- Colbert continues to critique political figures, especially Trump, on his show but instructs audiences not to boo, focusing instead on humor rather than partisan cheering.
- Reflecting on his career and legacy, Colbert sees himself as a moderate suburban Catholic who values comedy and laughter over political agendas, aiming to be remembered primarily as a comedian who brought joy to his audience.
