What on Middle-Earth!?
Stephen Colbert is trading his late-night desk for the rolling hills of the Shire.
The celebrated Tolkien enthusiast and his son, Peter McGee, are co-writing ‘The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past,’ a new chapter in the cinematic legend.
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Warner Bros. made the announcement early Wednesday, revealing Colbert’s partnership with franchise veterans Philippa Boyens and producer Peter Jackson.
In a video message, Jackson introduced the Emmy winner as a “very special partner” on the project.
Colbert admitted it took years to muster the courage to pitch Jackson an idea born from conversations with his son.
The film will explore a new adventure for Sam, Merry, and Pippin, weaving a narrative from beloved book chapters previously untouched by the original trilogy.
This new endeavour arrives as Colbert prepares for the final episode of ‘The Late Show’ on May 21.
