Peter Jackson On How Stephen Colbert Boarded ‘Lord Of The Rings: Shadow Of The Past’ As Scribe – Cannes Studio

Freshly lauded Cannes Palme d’Or honoree Peter Jackson tells us that Stephen Colbert‘s attachment as writer on a new Lord of the Rings movie, which is being released after 2027’s Hunt for Gollum, occurred when The Late Show host pitched himself for the gig.

“He was re-reading Lord of the Rings over Christmas and thought this section would make a great film,” Jackson tells us at Cannes.

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