Making an interconnected shared universe of spinoff movies fromLord of the Ringsis a terrible idea.
(So yes, we were joking in the headline.
Discovery is now actively developing spinoff movies fromPeter Jacksons belovedLord of the Ringstrilogythat concluded nearly 20 years ago.
This attempt to mine the franchises nostalgic appeal has already begun thanks to Amazons divisiveThe Rings of Powertelevision series.
Not Warner Bros. or New Line Cinema though, baby!
Tolkien remains largely unexplored on film, WB heads Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy said in a statement.
So like death and taxes, the industrialized content farming ofLord of the Ringsis happening!
But which characters from Tolkien and Jacksons most beloved trilogy should beexploitedadapted first for a larger cinematic story?
Here are some ideas!
But why stop at just one movie?
So think about all the backstory there is left to tell?
There could be a scene where we learn exactly why someone named this Ranger from the North Strider.
Plus, I bet you want to know where Aragorn got that cloak.
For instance, Arwen Undomiel, the Evenstar.
So what is it like to throw away eternity for love?
On second thought that would be a bit of a downer.
But what if thats just the beginning of her next tale?
What if we could have… How Arwen Got Her Groove Back?!
What about the years where Elrond assesses how Isildur screwed him over so badly?
Folks, we give you…Elrond: The Awkward Middle Years.
Destroy what you might ask?
Wasnt the One Ring to Rule Them All was obliterated???
But heres the last line of the trailer: But Sam… there is another.
), and now Sam as the last, last Ring-Bearer must drag the thing back to Mt.
Doom where Saurons forces are gathering.
And if youre asking how that works, dont look at us.
Some character can just drop a line of dialogue like, Somehow, Sauron returned.
Gandalf
The jury is still out on whetherThe Rings of Powers Strangeris actually Gandalf or another Istar.
Can Amazon legally even use the character?
And could we blame them if they did use the legendary character?
What media conglomerate could really resist bringing the Young Gandalf story to the screen?
But what about Olorins awkward teen years coming to terms with his own powers and purpose?
The movie writes itself.
Whether its a film actually worth watching has never stopped anyone from making these things before.
Most importantly, could Andy Serkis use another dump truck full of money?
Fine, lets just do theLord of the Ringstrilogy again but from Gollums point of view!
The legacy sequel you didnt know you wanted.
And theres room for an even darker follow up after that Legolas vs. Gimli: Civil War.
Wed be curious about this one.
The secret son we never knew Boromir had is in trouble and only Eowyn can save him.
If Pedro Pascal is the internets daddy, perhaps its time to christen Miranda Otto as its mommy.
Tom Bombadil
Ho!
that follows Frodo and companys time with old Tommy boy?
Would he really get bored and toss it midway through the quest?
Obvious backup plan Tom Bombadil: The Musical.
