Lord of the Rings - Amazon Series

[The Old One]

I think they've already established that this won't be an adaptation of the books, but rather a show that will take place before the events of LOTR.

Good, the films are perfect.

[Evanus]

Yeah it's going to be a prequel set in the same world as Peter Jackson's films, so that should be interesting.

I wonder to what lengths they'll go to make sure it fits with the films. Jackson did give some advice I think. I hope Howard Shore is involved, I'd love more Middle Earth music from him. Wouldn't really be same without him, IMO.

[KiramidHead]

I'm intrigued and concerned about the prequel idea at the same time. I wonder if they have the rights to the rest of the Legendarium now...

I'm mainly still miffed that Amazon apparently binned the Conan series they had in development.

[The Old One]

[The Kurgan]

I'm mainly still miffed that Amazon apparently binned the Conan series they had in development.

oh geez...

[Voodoo Magic]

I'm mainly still miffed that Amazon apparently binned the Conan series they had in development.

oh geez...

What's wrong with KH being miffed about that?

[The Kurgan]

I'm mainly still miffed that Amazon apparently binned the Conan series they had in development.

oh geez...

What's wrong with KH being miffed about that?

Absolutely nothing.
I didn't knew it was binned, my oh geez was related to the news 

[Voodoo Magic]

I'm mainly still miffed that Amazon apparently binned the Conan series they had in development.

oh geez...

What's wrong with KH being miffed about that?

Absolutely nothing.
I didn't knew it was binned, my oh geez was related to the news 

Ah. My apologies! Misread that I guess I have.

[The Kurgan]

I'm mainly still miffed that Amazon apparently binned the Conan series they had in development.

oh geez...

What's wrong with KH being miffed about that?

Absolutely nothing.
I didn't knew it was binned, my oh geez was related to the news 

Ah. My apologies! Misread that I guess I have.

No problem, pretty unclear it was.

[KiramidHead]

It was never officially cancelled, but the showrunner went quiet and stopped mentioning it after being hugely enthusiastic about the show on social media. The rumor is that the new woman in charge chucked it for ideological reasons, but I take that with a grain of salt.

[Shasvre]

'The Lord Of The Rings': J.A. Bayona To Direct Amazon Series

https://deadline.com/2019/07/the-lord-of-the-rings-j-a-bayona-direct-amazon-series-juan-antonio-bayona-1202640048/

"J.R.R. Tolkien created one of the most extraordinary and inspiring stories of all time, and as a lifelong fan it is an honor and a joy to join this amazing team. I can't wait to take audiences around the world to Middle-earth and have them discover the wonders of the Second Age, with a never before seen story."

[Master]

I'm abit sad the series is prequel insted of War in the North scenario ( we know it happened and they already have actor for Thranduil).

[KiramidHead]

Bayona? As long as Trevorrow isn't writing, I suppose he should be fine.

[[cancerblack]]

Great, more LotR tourists :/

[Shasvre]

'Lord of the Rings' Series at Amazon Taps First Cast Member (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/lord-of-the-rings-series-amazon-cast-markella-kavenagh-1203268175/