Stephen Colbert’s New Lord of the Rings Movie Is Already Deeply Dividing Fans

According to Deadline, the new Lord of the Rings movie is currently titled Shadow of the Past. Stephen Colbert is writing the screenplay with Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee. While Colbert’s involvement is unexpected, he’s a dedicated fan of Lord of the Rings, which should ensure a lot of enthusiasm for the film. However, the initial announcement on X (formerly Twitter) has still received some negative reactions, showing that not all fans are excited about this new direction.






