Stephen Colbert, the late-night host of The Late Show, has revealed that he is planning to write a new Lord of the Rings movie with his son, Peter McGee, and Philippa Boyens, who co-wrote the original franchise. The news was announced on social media alongside director Peter Jackson. Colbert expressed his desire to make the film "completely faithful to the books" while staying true to Jackson's movie adaptations. The film, currently titled The Lord Of The Rings: Shadow of the Past, will see Colbert working alongside his son and director Peter Jackon. The decision to cancel Colbert's show was controversial, with some believing it politically motivated.