Stephen Colbert will co-write the new film Shadow of the Past alongside Philippa Boyens and his son Peter McGee.The story adapts chapters from the J.R.R. Tolkien books that focus on Sam and Merry following the death of Frodo.This announcement comes as CBS plans to air the final episode of his late-night television show this May.Warner Bros confirmed the project will follow the release of the
Andy Serkis production titled The Hunt for Gollum.