Peter McGee

Peter McGee is the son of American talk show host Stephen Colbert and is co-writing the screenplay for the upcoming Lord of the Rings film, 'The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past'. This film was recently announced by Peter Jackson and is set to follow 'The Hunt for Gollum', directed by Andy Serkis. McGee's involvement alongside his father, Stephen Colbert, a well-known Tolkien enthusiast, makes this a notable development. The film will adapt an early section of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'. The announcement of McGee's role in the project highlights the expansion of the Lord of the Rings cinematic universe and the inclusion of new creative voices in adapting Tolkien's work for the screen. The film is slated to follow 'The Hunt for Gollum', which is expected to be released in 2027.