According to reports, Warner Bros. is working on new movies for "The Lord of the Rings" franchise. Company Co-Chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have expressed their excitement about launching new projects based on J.R.R. Tolkien's books, as they believe that the author's universe "remains largely unexplored in film."
In a statement, the studio said, "Twenty years ago, New Line embarked on an unprecedented venture to bring the incredible stories, characters, and world of The Lord of the Rings to life on the big screen. The result has been a seminal series of films embraced by generations of fans. However, for all the scope and detail lovingly packed into the two trilogies, J.R.R. Tolkien's vast, complex, and dazzling universe remains largely unexplored in film. The opportunity to take fans deeper into the cinematic world of Middle-earth is an honor, and we're excited to be collaborating with Middle-earth Enterprises and Embracer on this adventure."
Peter Jackson directed the 2001-2003 "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which starred Elijah Wood, Cate Blanchett, and Sir Ian McKellen, among others. He also directed the films in "The Hobbit" trilogy from 2012 to 2014.
