Stephen Colbert to Write New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie, Shares What the Story Will Center On

Stephen Colbert has lined up his next project after The Late Show ends!

The 61-year-old comedian and writer just revealed that he’ll be penning the next Lord of the Rings movie, tentatively titled, The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, according to Deadline.

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The big news was announced by longtime LOTR writer/director/producer Peter Jackson and Stephen himself, through a video in honor of Tolkien Reading Day and the destruction of the One Ring.