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New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie From Stephen Colbert and His Son in Development at Warner Bros.
- Warner Bros. confirms Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a new Lord of the Rings movie for a 2027 release.
- The project looks to adapt unused chapters from The Fellowship of the Ring into a standalone story faithful to the books.
- Peter Jackson participates in the reveal, noting the script is coming together well and the film looks amazing.
- Colbert will work with Philippa Boyens on script development and with Peter McGee on a framing device for the movie.
- The project underscores Colbert’s first major foray into blockbuster development within Middle-earth.
- The storyline centers on a long-buried secret tied to the War of the Ring and follows Frodo’s successors.
- Colbert’s involvement includes a collaboration with director Peter Jackson and a role in shaping the project’s future within the franchise.
- The film is part of Warner Bros.' broader expansion of Middle-earth content and collaboration with key Tolkien collaborators.
- The announcement was shared on Warner Bros.' social media accounts, accompanied by a video involving Jackson.
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