Stephen Colbert to write next ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie after leaving late night

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Stephen Colbert already has a new job lined up for when he ends his 11-year run as host of “The Late Show” in May – the comedian and well-known J.R.R. Tolkien superfan announced he will co-write and develop a new film in the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” franchise.