Fans familiar with Stephen Colbert's history with Tolkien aren't surprised that the TV host was chosen to write the upcoming ...

Stephen Colbert is currently writing a screenplay based on J. R. R. Tolkien's famous novel with his son Peter McGee and Philippa Boyens.

In the video above, the host joins director Peter Jackson to announce that he's co-writing a new Lord of the Rings movie with his son, Peter McGee.

“You ever written a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie? It’s a full-time job,” Colbert said ...

In an announcement video with the director Peter Jackson, the late-night host said he was developing a new film based on early chapters of the trilogy. By Ali Watkins Across decades in show business, ...

The former 'Late Show' host also gave Jimmy Kimmel his precious Captain America shield.

Now, years later, Stephen Colbert will see if he can appease that base, which he is very much a part of. The former ...

Stephen Colbert at Emmys backstage is n 'Lord Of The Rings' Pic, 'Strangers With Candy' Revival; Shocked That There's No Viacom - Emmys Backstage ...

Stephen Colbertis transitioning from late-night television to movies, with his first major screenwriting project touching on his all-time favorite fantasy franchise. Colbert revealed on a live stream ...

Indeed, Colbert’s curt response to a Lord Of The Rings status update recalls a tense evening with the Inklings, when scholar Nevill Coghill nudged a busy, clearly very sleepy J.