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Will Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings film be Tom Bombadil’s time to shine?
The US talkshow host’s script will focus on chapters three to eight of Tolkien’s first volume – a section Hollywood originally thought disposable but is now circling back to monetise
TL;DR
- Stephen Colbert is reportedly involved in writing a new Lord of the Rings movie titled 'Shadow of the Past'.
- The film will draw inspiration from chapters three to eight of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Fellowship of the Ring', parts previously considered less essential and not adapted for film.
- Key figures from these omitted sections, such as Tom Bombadil and Farmer Maggot, are potential focal points.
- The article questions the cinematic viability of adapting these more enigmatic and digressive elements of Tolkien's work.
- Hollywood is revisiting previously overlooked content from Tolkien's universe for new adaptations.
- The 'Hunt for Gollum' movie is also mentioned as part of this trend.