More Lord Of The Rings Coming From WB/Jackson, A Bad Idea? : Weekly Geek Highlight
Summary
The hosts discuss Peter Jackson’s negotiations to license more J.R.R. Tolkien works, such as The Silmarillion, following the death of Christopher Tolkien. They analyze the upcoming Hunt for Gollum, expressing cautious optimism while debating Jamie Dornan’s casting as young Aragorn. The conversation also touches on the importance of script quality over franchise expansion, drawing parallels to Star Wars adaptations.
Topics discussed
Cohesity Data Cloud advertisement
Peter Jackson negotiating Tolkien rights
Discussion on The Silmarillion
Christopher Tolkien's estate and legacy
The Hunt for Gollum and Rings of Power
Criteria for new Middle-earth adaptations
Christopher Tolkien vs. Christopher Nolan
Gollum movie inspirations and cast
Jamie Dornan as young Aragorn
Alden Ehrenreich and Han Solo comparison
Billy Dee Williams and In Living Color
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