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Late Night Legend Colbert Exits for Middle-earth
21 May
Summary
- Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' is being canceled by CBS.
- Colbert will co-write the screenplay for 'The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past'.
- CBS will rent Colbert's former time slot to 'Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen'.
Stephen Colbert's tenure hosting 'The Late Show' has concluded, as CBS announced the program's cancellation. The network intends to fill the vacated time slot by leasing it to Byron Allen's 'Comics Unleashed.'
Colbert is embarking on a new creative path, set to co-write the screenplay for an upcoming installment in 'The Lord of the Rings' franchise, titled 'The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past.' This transition has prompted discussions among his peers about the evolving landscape of television.
Fellow late-night host Seth Meyers conveyed his sorrow over the development, particularly noting the loss of a colleague and a significant television timeslot. He expressed hope for Colbert's future success in this new cinematic venture.
