Talk show host Stephen Colbert and his son are reportedly co-writing a new Lord of the Rings film, 'The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past,' which is based on a surprising Tolkien story, prompting re-evaluation of 'The Rings of Power' series and sparking debate among fans.

Warner Bros has confirmed a new 'Lord of the Rings' film, 'Shadow Of The Past,' with Stephen Colbert involved in the script, but the announcement has received mixed reactions from fans on social media.