Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film after talk show axed
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News Source : The-independent.com
News Summary
- Comedian and departing late-night host is a hardcore LOTR fan.
- The film will be produced by original franchise producers Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh.
- It will largely focus on the eighth chapter of the book, which is titled ‘Fogs on the Barrow-downs’ Crucially, the chapter and story will feature Tom Bombadill, a fan-favourite character who was omitted from Jackson's movies, as well as the 1978 animated film and radio adaptations.
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