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'A full-circle moment': why Stephen Colbert is an enticing fit for Lord of the Rings
The Late Show host is co-writing a new JRR Tolkien adaptation to be produced by Peter Jackson
TL;DR
- Stephen Colbert is co-writing a screenplay for a new Lord of the Rings movie, produced by Peter Jackson.
- Colbert's interest in Tolkien stems from his youth, where fantasy books provided solace after a family tragedy.
- He honed acting and improvisation skills through Dungeons & Dragons and at Chicago's Second City.
- Colbert gained fame for his satirical persona on 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report,' coining the term 'truthiness'.
- Transitioning to 'The Late Show,' Colbert hosted as himself, incorporating political commentary and deepening audience connection.
- Despite 'The Late Show's' success, CBS decided to end the program in May 2026.
- Colbert views the Lord of the Rings project as a 'full-circle moment,' returning to his formative interests.