You know what the books mean to me, and what your films mean to me,” Colbert said. “But the thing I found myself reading over and over again were the six chapters early on

The Lord of the Rings' franchise is getting a new movie set after the original trilogy. Oh, and Stephen Colbert is writing it.

For most people, loving “The Lord of the Rings” means watching the extended editions every few years and maybe owning a copy of the books. For Stephen Colbert, it has meant something considerably more involved.

Colbert, a well-known superfan of author J.R.R. Tolkien, said he's getting advice from his son, who's a screenwriter.

Stephen Colbert is developing a new Lord of the Rings movie with his son, Peter. Titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, the film will depict chapters 3-8 of J.R.R. Tolk

Stephen Colbert already has a new gig lined up after his late-night series ends next month: He is co-writing the script for the next 'Lord of the Rings' movie.

Stephen Colbert — a lifelong Tolkien superfan — is stepping into Middle‑earth for real, co‑writing a new Lord of the Rings film tentatively titled Shadow of the Past, a project revealed in a video with director Peter Jackson.

Stephen Colbert is writing a "Lord of the Rings" film and some fans are thrilled. Others fear another flop is on the way.