His upcoming departure from late night sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, but Stephen Colbert has landed on his feet after securing many a man's dream project: writing a new Lord of the Rings film.
The comedian is an avid fan of JRR Tolkien's legendary fantasy series, and frequently talks about them on his talk show; just last week, he ribbed franchise star Elijah Wood for never having read the books. Colbert even popped up in a cameo role in Peter Jackson's 2013 film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
