Colbert & Son Write Lord of the Rings Movie

0:00On March 25th, Stephen Colbert, the huge Lord of the Rings fan, is teaming up with his son to co-write a new movie in the franchise. Warner Bros. revealed the project early this week. It's called Shadow of the Past, and Colbert is working alongside his son Peter McGee and longtime series writer, Philip Aboien's. Peter Jackson shared the news in a video, calling Colbert a very special partner. The story picks up 14 years after Frodo's departure. Following a fresh adventure with Sam, Mary, and Pippin, Colbert drew inspiration from those early chapters in Fellowship of the Ring that the original film skipped over. Fans are buzzing about how this could stay true to both Tolkien's books and Jackson's movies. It slots in right after Andy Circus' hunt for Gollum, due in theaters next year. Meanwhile, Colbert's late show wraps up its final episode on May 21st, after the network pulled the plug last July. This film gig keeps his passion for middle-earth, alive, and a big way.

1:00I'm Corey, with the story, that your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI-powered and always trending.