Summary
Stephen Colbert, a US talk show host, will co-write a new Lord of the Rings film. The film will be based on an early section of the first novel in the series, with Colbert working alongside his son and screenwriter, Peter McGee. The project comes as Colbert's late-night talk show is set to end this May.
Key Facts
- Stephen Colbert is co-writing a new Lord of the Rings film.
- The film will adapt part of the first novel, The Fellowship of the Ring.
- Colbert's late-night TV show is ending in May after 33 years.
- Colbert is working with his son, Peter McGee, on the screenplay.
- The film is reportedly titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past.
- Peter Jackson, director of the original film series, supports the project.
- Philippa Boyens, a co-writer of earlier films, is involved in the new project.
- The film explores events 14 years after Frodo's adventures.
