Fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings is set to return in a very big way with its forthcoming TV series.
It will be derived from Tolkien’s appendices and notes rather than being a direct adaptation of the novel and will reportedly focus on a different character each season.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amazon Studios has committed to five seasons with production scheduled to begin at an undetermined time in the next two years.
Speaking on BBC Radio 2 about the series, he hinted that he’d be unhappy if producers were to recast the character.