Amazon Picks Up 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series for Multiple Seasons | THR News

Amazon Studios is set to produce a new Lord of the Rings TV series, exploring new storylines in Middle Earth before the events of The Fellowship of the Ring. The series, based on JRR Tolkien's novels, will be produced in collaboration with the Tolkien estate, Harper Collins, and Warner Brothers. This announcement comes as Amazon seeks to create a large-scale hit similar to HBO's Game of Thrones, amidst growing competition in the streaming industry. The series is expected to capture the imagination of fans and continue the cultural impact of the LOTR franchise.

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