The news comes in the wake of Amazon’s TV adaptation of J.R.R.
Tolkien’s fantasy saga.
Tolkien’s beloved fantasy universe is coming from a different studio, in a different medium.
Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’.Everett Collection
Tolkien remains largely unexplored on film.
Embracer purchased Middle-earth Enterprises, the holder of movie rights toThe Lord of the Rings, last year.
Thursday’s news left many fans wondering whether WB might be reteaming with its originalLOTRdirector.
“We look forward to speaking with them further to hear their vision for the franchise moving forward.”
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