Stephen Colbert Pitched ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Before ‘Late Show’ Canceled
The Rise of the ‘Fan-Scholar’ in Blockbuster Writing For decades, the blueprint for big-budget cinema was simple: hire a seasoned screenwriter to adapt a property. But the collaboration between Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert on The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past signals a shift toward the “Fan-Scholar” creator. Colbert isn’t just a … Read more