New Line approached HBO to produce and develop a Lord of the Rings TV series, but the network rejected the offer.
Lord of the Rings TV series because the network prefers to handle their own intellectual properties and not produce licensed programs.
Although HBO passing on New Line’s Lord of the Rings TV series isn’t surprising considering their current lineup as well as their past programs, it is an interesting decision on their part.
As it turns out, HBO isn’t interested in a Lord of the Rings TV show either.