Stephen Colbert Is "Darrylgorn" In The Next Installment Of The "Lord Of The Rings" Saga

Stephen Colbert's epic quest to become The Newest Zealander takes him to Peter Jackson's top-secret Wellington studio, where Colbert convinces Jackson to direct a new trilogy centered around his character from "The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug." Watch as the two debut the trailer for Stephen Colbert presents Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings series' The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug's "The Laketown Spy" is Darrylgorn in Darrylgorn Rising: The Rise of Darrylgorn The Prequel to Part One: Chapter One. #LordOfTheRings #LSSCinNZ #Colbert
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[@siddharth_desai]

Stephen's entire career in television was just an elaborate scheme to convince a network to let him do this.

[@shanefraser7764]

Hahahahahha yes

[@Kats_Tea_Time]

Of course!! lol

[@maureenwagg5305]

Roflmao Yes it was!

[@jackyoh971]

Pretty sure it worth it...

[@Iris-vo5gd]

Lol!

[@elpennywisefromouterspace]

The only reason Stephen went to NZ was to do something LOTR related, we all knew it.

[@fpsfreak79]

obviously. He IS a massive LOTR fan.

[@kreia187]

You know, these movies are the reason why NZ is drawing so many tourists.

[@333pinkelephant333]

only reason why I'd go to NZ (I hope I didn't offend anyone. I don't life traveling in general and I only put up with traveling for absolutely necessary life experience. Like going to Hobbiton.)

[@tutulibtus3317]

But it's a privilege reserved only for him: making a clip out of it on the very set starring himself, with the actors and the director of the original movie appeared as cameos, had it aired and seen by thousands, and made many tolkiens' fans like me super jealous

[@taniagilbody1745]

@@kreia187 ahh actually people have been visiting our country for many years, we didn't need Lord of the rings to make us fabulous, thank you

[@CelebrianUndomiel]

"Cease and desist - JRR Tolkien's estate" that's it that's the most accurate one LMAO

[@gageiiiiitttt]

"Yeah, fuck it. I'm in!" - Elijah Wood The fucking legend.

[@sillyghost9834]

lol now when you say that that actually reminds me his role in Lotr

[@emjbelle]

Best bit 😂 what a legend

[@el_chico1313]

the absolute fucking legend

[@PGains]

Should of showed him rubbing a tree stumps and getting tree sap out lol It’s kinda cringe seeing him try to make fun of something he loves so much.

[@joerobins5649]

"Yeah, f*ck it. I'm in." That is so Elijah Wood, omg. Guy shows up in the weirdest things. xD

[@niemanickurwa]

Dude actually enjoys acting and appreciates that he gets to do it

[@campkira]

well it not like he doing anything...

[@b.jr.7816]

campkira Neither are you 😂

[@scottcrawford3745]

@@campkira Try looking up Dirk Gently.... 2 seasons and another on the way.

[@GaveenPrabhasara]

@@scottcrawford3745 unfortunately it doesn't look like there's going to be a season 3. It would have been great to see the holistic detective agency and all 6 members of the rowdy 3 back in action.

[@TheTrimed1]

The Peter Jackson cameos are the funniest thing ever! He's always so serious, I can't believe he's that funny or that good a sport. The Hogwarts and star wars jokes were A+

[@SpaceCattttt]

@David Goodfellow That was young Peter. though. Now he's into making emotional documentaries.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@David Goodfellow Really? I got the impression that he was more or less coerced into doing this for Stephen...

[@luminousdragon]

@@SpaceCattttt He acts coerced as part of the joke. If he was actually coerced, he firstly probably wouldnt have acted that way and even if he had, he wouldnt have agreed to put nearly as much effort into his role as he did. He got fully in costume and also agreed to lines basically mocking himself, if he didnt want to do this, he could have done far less.

[@danahuhu225]

Typically a kiwi thing

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

@Angry Santa - Agreed. xD

[@CharlesBryan1]

That was cool that the LOTR actors and Peter Jackson would go along with this satire. Awesome folk once again.

[@Fragenzeichenplatte]

It's not satire. It's a parody.

[@kunaak]

I was sitting here eating some soup, and nearly choked when peter says "there are books?", that laugh nearly killed me, but it was worth it.

[@HisameArtwork]

same, they really need to put choking warnings for funny stuff like they do for stroboscopic stuff and ppl with epilepsy.

[@SilverionX]

@@HisameArtwork A joking hazard if you will... I'll show myself out.

[@nem447]

lol I can't believe Peter Jackson went along with that, Kiwi's are so down to Middle Earth.

[@TrickOrRetreat]

Lol 😂

[@rysun8709]

Why does Peter Jackson have to put this name in the title of all movies he directs

[@njosborne6152]

NEM Things that make you go “Hummm” “Am I invisible? If I’m invisible, can I see myself?” So, you see, he Might have been there Ah, Elvish humor 😅

[@matthewb.7172]

Ya got me lol

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Ry Sun Because he can

[@NewMessage]

Shout out to Andy Serkis for doing an amazing job playing that bunch of carrots!

[@nem447]

ba-dum-tss!

[@BellaPJ]

New Message this made me laugh way too much🤣🤣

[@yrwestillhere]

Man, having Andy in there would be the only way this video could reach a 10/10.

[@kunalmadan]

Stephen with that beard looks more like Thorin Oakenshield's brother

[@xxxx85]

Hahaha big creds to Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen and Elijah Wood for going along with this. xD Thank you, hahahah!

[@jakewhite4025]

They should’ve asked Daniel Radcliffe to come back as Frodo.

[@ginaplopper-norton8839]

that would be hilarious

[@coffeemachtspass]

Now that is genius.

[@bubbabitty5438]

Brilliant idea!!!

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Nah. There'll only one frodo

[@putikeswarasudarsono]

@@nurlindafsihotang49 r/wooosh

[@Arkatox]

This reminds me of oldschool KZbin, but with a massive budget.

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

@Arkatox - Same here. xD

[@Arcaryon]

And now you have understood the importance finacial planning in the entertainment industry.

[@LarryWolf1919]

/watch?v=aVK1IYtrVTQ >2007

[@stevethea5250]

@@LarryWolf1919 not hyperlinked

[@LarryWolf1919]

@@stevethea5250 Just paste after the normal yt link :)

[@theamazingbatboy]

I love how sometimes he has elf ears and in other shots he doesn't.

[@yugandali]

I think it was just the right ear, not both.

[@creopictures]

And sometimes does a vaguely British accent.

[@Janice-sb7qw]

Kind of like the hump in Young Frankenstein! Changed sides.

[@NicolaiBolas]

The Swordy McSwordface reference to the online contest was pure gold!

[@THETHREELEMONS]

No shit

[@nathanhumphrey9005]

oh hi Nicolai!

[@eliematar4827]

Is this a reference to the RS item or something else? Too funny if so I knew of it in-game before I knew the back story.

[@Mr1234543234]

One late night show host to rule them all

[@namekman01]

one late night show host to bind them

[@heatherbleu5370]

@C J Absolutely! I'd watch:)

[@rittherugger160]

@judd stoned Oliver doesn't do late night. That's an entirely different category of award.

[@brianguillory6627]

Yes, Colbert as Darylgorn, fallen as the bard, Conon as the half orc, Meyers as the elf, cordon as the wizard, and Oliver as the halfling

[@cinne2135]

@@rittherugger160 No, they are all in the same Emmy category: Variety Talk Series. Doesn't matter what time the show airs.

[@DeskieFam]

Elijah: “Yeah, [CRNSORED] it! I’m in! Frodo is forever the homey.

[@ajha100]

This. Was. Amazing. Don’t know if Stephen wrote it himself, but if he didn’t, whoever did deserves a raise and a script deal for a parody/satire.

[@mercator79]

Here a year later, many months into COVID, wondering why this isnt on Netflix yet...

[@mukelorata2100]

He is more like Thorin Oakenshield’s taller twin rather than Aragorn’s.

[@Kasino80]

Exactly

[@DagobertX2]

Yep, my first thought. :D

[@Raz.C]

Really? Since he's american, I would have suggested that he's one of the Black Numenorians...

[@carollollol]

Or at least uncle. They aren't young in the same time-frame at all.

[@scottie55]

Severus Snapes Sith lord cousin?

[@Heavenzvoice]

Love how JACKSON us stuttering in his responses to Colbert. “ but there’s a no in the box”... 😆😆🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@OskarTea]

Darrylgorn in Moria, "It is dark, too dark! We need a little light!" PJ: "Spectropetronum!!!"

[@wp2746]

“You took it more serious then I thought you would” nice call

[@drinkinslim]

*than

[@jlvfr]

Jackson's enthusiasm for the whole thing is amazing...

[@heatherbleu5370]

Being the Lord Of The Rings geek that he is, Stephen must have had a fabulous time doing this.. much like a kid in a candy/toy store💙

[@CloudsGirl7]

In a candy store that ALSO sells toys. It's that big of a deal. (At least, it would be for me...)

[@kjellvb1979]

He actually kinda looks more like Robert Downey Jr.

[@duogemstone]

Was just about to comment this myself

[@AboutcultureANDmore]

Same thoughts

[@vikingshark2634]

Donny Stark.

[@zbsf]

Was going through the comments to see if any one else had said that.

[@kjellvb1979]

@@zbsf yeah it was uncanny at sometimes.

[@1805movie]

Boy, talk about self-inserted fanfiction.

[@Blisterdude123]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnamhqWio712p80

[@Morgil27]

"There are books?" -Peter Jackson

[@ahyaahya2447]

Hahaha

[@ezakustam]

That joke's a lot more relevant now than it would have been 15 years ago.

[@coultergill7728]

He read LOTR while filming the first trilogy. They got a photo of him reading the book on the set

[@conspiracycornerpodcast4302]

@@coultergill7728 wish he would have for the hobbit.

[@tommerker8063]

@@conspiracycornerpodcast4302 can't realy blame jackson for it, he was basicaly forced to direct by the studio, with barely any pre production and no script. if you want to blame anyone then blame these executive asshats at new line and warner bros

[@Michael-cr4wb]

“Forged in the depths of time and is known by it’s ancient name... Swordy McSwordface.” 😂

[@22Phantasm]

The name comes from Boaty McBoatface.... check it out online, it's a real boat - the name came from a competition.

[@amaniamiller]

"We held an online contest. Big mistake." XD

[@BobSmith-rs7tn]

@@22Phantasm holy fuck, REALLY?!?!?! The fact he explained that in the skit didn't quite get me there.. but thanks for the help

[@22Phantasm]

@@BobSmith-rs7tn He explains a competition, but not it was based on a real competition pertaining to Boatie McBoatface. You're welcome.

[@blowtorchacurlyfry1]

eleven minuted and fifty one seconds of stephen unleashing his nerd

[@ilovepudding7873]

worth it

[@teacherpetersenglishplayground]

His character is like deadpool for the lord of the rings

[@HisameArtwork]

but like a southern catholic gone liberal version.

[@MrSunlander]

"Cease and Desist!" - J.R.R. Tolkien Estate

[@bugeye8749]

MrSunlander 💀💀💀

[@Piecemaker1975]

Your are kind to the deaf AND the blind!

[@disastergoblin65]

That's so J.R.R. Tolkien Estate.

[@TheBiggreenpig]

That's where this got my like. So true.

[@mythplatypuspwned]

LOL

[@dasaggropop1244]

Stephen: Okay, as I am going to NZ, how much of the budget can I spend on making fanfic on the Lotr set? Peter Jackson: yes. CBS: Wait, wut?

[@Highcastle_of_Tone]

I love how Steven is the only person on board the entire time.

[@Kaotiqua]

Don't discount Elijah!

[@veizour]

"Put the little 'no' aside... let's put it in a box that says 'yes'" :D LMAO!

[@lauramccullagh980]

this just further supports my theory that Colbert needs to play Bombadil.

[@mehdikerdoudi6915]

holy cow you re right , that would be wonderful

[@cant_handle_deeznuts]

Bombadil needs to be fat though

[@SpicyPotatoe]

@@cant_handle_deeznuts if Disney can sell Chris Hemsworth as a complete fat ass, I'm sure a little makeup and cg can sell a fat and short Colbert

[@NewMessage]

We, the fans, demand you release the Stephen Colbert Presents Peter Jackson's The Lord Of The Rings Series: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug's "The Laketown Spy" Is Darrylgorn: In Darrylgorn Rising: The Rise Of Darrylgorn, The Prequel To Part One: Chapter One, Extended Cut trailer!!!!

[@tvanbroekhoven]

Or in short SCPPJTLOTRSTHTDOSTLSIDIDRTRODTPTPOCOECT.

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

New, That's it. That *was* the release. I do, however, have good news for you: KZbin is one big re-run, and if the lawyers ever make KZbin take it down, there'll still be the Way Back Machine. And if the Forces of Evil(tm.) ever get to them, there are two, three, many PirateBays out there...

[@MsMary957]

New Message 😂😂😂 Oh my!

[@kevinozbirn4465]

You really have to see the Snyder cut, tbh...

[@audionerdzmusicschool]

hahahah

[@charlielucas3386]

“Aragorn’s ‘slightly-hotter’ twin brother...” OMG, I’m dying!! Stephen can be so hilarious while sounding so serious! 😂😆

[@victoriawilley3097]

“No wonder the sap tasted funny!” This is why there are no entlings.

[@neuralmute]

It's also why the Entwives left.

[@teozhiwei]

Stephen with that beard does looks a bit like Robert Downey Jr

[@barbaramongoose9]

Yes totally!!!

[@davekoehnlein4575]

I was just about to comment on this! Haha

[@dbcarib82]

was just about to say that

[@seanthedevlin]

THAT'S who it is. Glad I scrolled down or this may have driven me crazy.

[@rebecca8525]

I thought he looked like Jesus!

[@MrFuzzyGreen]

Now that's an expensive skit. Counting hats off to you sir.

[@socrappyicoulddie]

He’s rivalling John Oliver’s immense HBO budget with this one

[@bugeye8749]

Conan O’Brien is THE best at improv n skits. No contest.

[@ClayLoomis1958]

@@bugeye8749 No he isn't. If he was, he'd have ratings, and he'd still have the Tonight Show.

[@21inchwide]

Makes SNL look like a local drama class.

[@campkira]

well they had a lot of budget...

[@bigmac51290]

The lack of laughter at the Ent joke is saddening.

[@ErykaSoleil]

The cameos and "reprising roles" were perfect additions. 😂😂

[@CasualGamer11]

“Rated R for Orc Violence and Graphic Sex Appeal” 😂

[@raywilliams212]

Is that a stolen model of a tower in your pants or are you just happy to see me?

[@vanimaduray5473]

Lolol!

[@laterreurrouge1917]

"Well ... a bit of both, I guess"

[@o.b.7217]

He actually has that tower in Nthe studio...in the second segment with Kamala Harris, you can see him showing it to her right after the break. 😂

[@skippingrhyme4386]

Let's just say I've never been a Fan of LOTR 😘

[@YaoEspirito]

Boooooo.

[@SyberiusRex]

He's perfect as Tom Bombadil.

[@babsgrayson8432]

That would be beautiful!!!

[@MrHistory269]

😮 Y E S

[@Kamamura2]

Tom Bombadil was fat and old, everyone knows that. Rush Limbaugh is the perfect Tom Bombadil.

[@wherefancytakesme]

Great, now you've made me picture Tom's ditty in Colbert's voice. XD

[@chantalbellmont6937]

This confirms Tony Stark didn't die: he was sent to an this alternate reality and is actually Darrylgorns twin brother in this realm

[@user-zb3yl1wu8u]

😂😂 Imagine Stephen doing a Tony stark cosplay. That'll be interesting to watch

[@rebecca8525]

Didn’t he do an impression of Tony Stark once on the Colbert Report?

[@user-zb3yl1wu8u]

@@rebecca8525 lol frl? I haven't seen that one. I'll check it out. Would be cool if he did a whole segment like this one but playing iron man 😂

[@rebecca8525]

It was in 2014 if I remember

[@Gauss6174]

Man Elijah looks like the nicest person ever

[@Fiferoony]

He really is super nice. I met him at Sundance, I was crossing the street and I was slipping on the ice and someone yelled “hey are you okay?” And I was embarrassed anyone saw me and just said “yeah, yeah”... and I look up - it was Elijah Wood. Then he held the door open for me as I went inside the building. I was just some random girl he didn’t know. So sweet.

[@dreamdust2633]

He is a good guy, I met him at a LOTR fair with Viggo and Ian. Every member of the cast was super nice.

[@MoonShadeStuff]

I woke up from a dream when I hear a loud beeping noise. It was the fire alarm, the whole building was burning! I screamed and asked myself who could save me now? Suddenly, I hear a voice from outside: "F**k it, I'm going in!" - It was Elija Wood. Just went in there and saved me and 4 orphans. When he came out of the building, everyone clapped. It was the best day of my life.

[@bugeye8749]

Looks are deceiving but in this case you’re right

[@karolkozak64]

Imagine what he would be like if he did not throw the ring into Mt Doom

[@bramverhees755]

How come Stephen Colbert dressed up as Viggo Mortensen looks like Robert Downey Jr.?

[@skippingrhyme4386]

A bunch of people Stole your comment and Your likes..... #RIP 1like=1RIP

[@werebilbyj4449]

I know right! He just looked like a taller version of him!

[@nicolesong6199]

Colbert looks like RDJ.

[@akashvashist949]

was confused that am the only one

[@chrissiek8706]

Google young Stephen 😏

[@vintageexcellence]

Peter Jackson’s first movie “Bad Taste” is an absolute must watch, he wrote/directed/stared in 3 of the major roles, filmed in South New Zealand in the 80s and shows the real Kiwi life without being overproduced by mega Hollywood budgets. As an American born to a NZ mum I found this movie in a dumpster in the back of a licorice pizza record store and it changed my life! Mum thought it revolting and wanted to stop me from watching it at 12yrs old but AHHHH HAAAA Mum this movie was made in New Zealand! “Oh! Well then you can watch it”.

[@semisitepile4731]

I kick ass for the Lord!!!!

[@gabequirino]

If Tony Stark and Loki had a baby, it would be Darrylgorn.

[@Gauss6174]

Pretty happy I wasn't the only one who saw Tony stark

[@lisah6928]

OMG! YES!!! I couldn't place who Stephen was reminding me of but I knew it was a Marvel character! PERFECT!! HAHAHAHAHA!!

[@bakedmomo5693]

with the voice of macho man savage when wearing the ring

[@Zartren]

This absolutely needs to be a thing in a near-future Marvel movie!

[@shanefraser7764]

Hahahhahahha

[@NewMessage]

Only Stephen can flick his eyepatch AND his ear, all in one go. That's talent, right there.

[@steh8831]

New Message - Damn, America finally DOES have talent. 🤗

[@campkira]

if you can move your muscle in that area... you can do it...

[@charlielucas3386]

5:13- I swear, for a split second, I thought I was looking at Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield!! 🤣

[@z4iris]

Bearded Darrylgorn looks a bit like Robert Downey Junior

[@oHeihei]

Mixed with Bryan Cranston

[@remy1728]

Okay, this needs to be a regular segment.

[@jacquelineleubin5004]

IKR! Love it!

[@sarysa]

They probably blew a whole quarter's budget on this.

[@Sean.Vosler]

“There’s a no inside the yes box” lol

[@AtrociousNightmare]

That Ian Anderson's reference at the end *chef kiss*

[@John_NJDM]

"Anyway, I attack with a long sword. 10 points damage. Your initiative."

[@hammun6]

Stephen has got a LOT of clout with CBS and he's not shy about flaunting it.

[@MarsFKA]

He also doesn't take himself seriously.

[@lesleyvass8739]

Good for him!

[@davidclayton4842]

After this. He will need all of it to convince CBS that he is still needed.

[@joemann2178]

He looks more like Tony Stark's twin brother than Aragorn's.

[@JithinJacob333]

My feelings exactly

[@shafiqaradi6534]

Couldn't agree more, when I watch late night show after watching any marvel's movie that involves Tony stark I notice the similarity between Stephen and Tony [I don't know his real name] right away.

[@nadine8764]

Sounds like him also,with all that rambling on 😀

[@RabblesTheBinx]

@@shafiqaradi6534 Robert Downey, Jr. Personally, I don't see the resemblance.

[@Spunky786]

The tree sex joke was enough to convince me that this could be an Oscar worthy movie 😂

[@elsupernico]

Being part of The Hobbit, talking to Peter Jackson and playing D&D all in one episode. This guy ROCKS!

[@jenesuispasbavard]

I love how much Colbert loves the Lord of the Rings.

[@zacspearman]

"Would you direct that movie?" "Ye, naw"

[@ahyaahya2447]

Lol

[@cameronmurray5973]

...all I feel is happiness. This is the best video on youtube.

[@Belbecat]

Not Stephen coaxing two Sir's and a Prime Minister in to his shennanigans all in one go xD

[@TheKaiminator]

The one second of Thick As A Brick at the end had me.

[@MatthewBritt27]

While he holds the classic Ian Anderson pose :P Straight outta left field, and it was perfect! Hilarious

[@SirVic42]

Really don't mind if you sit this one out.

[@aro5490]

Perfect. :-)

[@jcl5410]

Out of left field! Is Stephen a closet Tull fan?

[@worrywirt]

1:55 Colbert:“series of trilogies” Peter Jackson: *has Vietnam war flashbacks*

[@dorenah]

I knew Peter Jackson would get back into another Tolkien trilogy! ;-) Love that Stephen is such a Tolkien nerd and Elijah Wood's cameo put a big smile on my face. Please do another one of these soon Stephen! From one big Tolkien fan to another!

[@jamesj9998]

When he puts on the ring, Stephen should have done his Trump impression.

[@rebecca8525]

Now THAT would have been hilarious.

[@alexaconrad4244]

James J 😂😂😂

[@mrsmith9031]

Good joke, Its his safe space away from Trump though, everybody needs one,

[@dennisxyz5784]

Mr Smith No, just liberal Democrats.

[@henrikanchelia64]

No not really, the ring was supposed to corrupt you into evil, not make you look plain stupid

[@juliaconnell]

every time I think I'd reached my favourite moment in this another one comes up - this is absolute *pure perfection* - as a fan of Stephen, I know how much he loves all things Tolkien, it just makes me so happy that he got to do this. Stephen has done so much keeping us all sane in these troubling times, so glad he got to take a break and make this - really grateful

[@jpdemer5]

"Swordy McSwordface" got me larfing out loud. Scared the cat.

[@carlosdanger7907]

I think it goes without saying that this is hands down Stephens proudest moment.

[@kimmmmeee]

"I hear the yes," as he touches his deaf ear.

[@DuranmanX]

This could be the Spaceballs of the Lord of the Rings

[@lauram8504]

I am your father's brother's uncle's former roommate!

[@picklejho69]

There's actually a great parody that's been out for decades in book form, Bored of the Rings. Would make a hilarious film.

[@rhov-anion]

Darrylgorn's gone plaid!!!

[@rhov-anion]

Darrylgorn, the t-shirt. Darrylgorn, the coloring book. Darrylgorn, the lunchbox. Darrylgorn, the breakfast cereal. Darrylgorn, the flame thrower!!!!

[@lauram8504]

@@rhov-anion the kids love that one

[@DanielBuenaventura]

As a tolkien fan, thank you stephen for doing this movie.

[@4-kathryn]

Glad I saw this. Thank you KZbin recommendations!

[@annek.564]

As a LOTR fan since reading the books in the ‘70s, I love how unabashedly enthusiastic Stephen is about all things LOTR. And I would sure love to visit Hobbiton! His show when the movies, especially the desolation of Smaug, were released were also awesome, this tops that...

[@Yochoc]

Stephen is giving me a serious Tony Stark vibes in this.

[@Gauss6174]

Totally

[@mikearisbrocken8507]

He's no RDJr, but I would totally see Iron Man with Stephen Colbert.

[@YavinPrime]

I was just thinking that too lol

[@valeriek8537]

He’s always had a bit of a resemblance. If you watch an old music video he did on he Colbert report called Right Behind You Charlene he looks so much like a young RDJ.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

He feels more like Jack Black.

[@brandonwei2430]

Anyone want to wager that Darrylgorn is Stephen's actual D&D character?

[@elocbmc7462]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KingBobXVI]

Stephen actually did a D&D bit with the guys from Critical Role - it's quite good, check it out!

@@KingBobXVI my hunt for a fellow critter has been successful. Now I can move on to my next video.

[@DrDespicable]

No bet - I'd rather keep my money.

[@05basTi]

@@KingBobXVI Always be looting. Always take notes.

[@guheshramanathan]

That last shot ... Stephen playing the flute from Thick as a Brick (Jethro Tull) .. CLASSIC!

[@HOLLYWOODINSIDERTV]

We can’t even. This is by far the best segment ever. 😊 we love you Stephen!

[@rich1051414]

With that beard, he looks like robert downey jr. Tony stark in middle earth.

[@PankajVerma-wd3hz]

Yeah exactly what I thought too

[@cheryltariq]

OMGeee..... .you're right!!

[@oluftafdrup1979]

I thought he looked more like Hugh Jackman

[@Cutepotatos]

I lost it when he started playing d&d!😂

[@tealvampyre]

So many great aspects to this. I died more times than Sauron's wraiths. Especially when he rolls dice and tells the woman "Its your initiative". OMG that was too funny!

[@AGuyNamedMarcus]

Idk about everybody else, but im watching this over-and-over again lol

[@omaral-rahawi7427]

Stephen: as everyone knows I appeared in The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug Me: Its news to me

[@sophiarose703]

It's played for laughs, but... Aragorn facing off with Sauron in the palantir genuinely is one of the most epic moments in LotR! Well chosen, Stephen. We stan the biggest fan!

[@wherefancytakesme]

Stephen: *can explain how Shelob's mother died* Also Stephen: *pronounces it Smog*

[@yashiAR]

This is magnificent. I would love to see the behind the scenes of this shoot. Stephen must have been so excited.

[@nicolanmoodley9421]

"Can you believe how expensive this shot looks "😁

[@rivuperson]

The sudden Ian Anderson stance Thick As A Brick moment was EVERYTHING at the end!!!

[@donsylvester2372]

"We had an online contest. It was a... big mistake."

[@Joepeoplesvii]

I come back to this just when I need to have a good laugh. Brilliant.

[@ckbear888]

If you haven't visited New Zealand then get down there. It really is magnificent!

[@campkira]

i lived there fore 3 years... i kind of done with the place...

[@OkinInc]

campkira He said visit, not live.

[@IdaSantti]

Peter's face, when he thinks he has to direct ANOTHER trilogy 😂

[@matttheking1655]

So True...😏...

[@andrewedgar3935]

"Cease and Desist" - J.R.R Tolkien's Estate 😂😂😂

[@romlyn99]

Peter Jackson was a pretty good actor actually... he should do small parts in all his movies going forward

[@d5uncr]

He DID do a small part in Bad Taste...

[@xKaAnoRx]

I would pay a lot of money for a series, (better yet a podcast) or even just a one-off thing, where Colbert discusses and explains, at length, the lore behind Tolkien's work, and I know I'm not alone. I've spent a good bit of time searching for each and every time Colbert mentions LotR, it's enthralling to hear him talk about it, to see his eyes just light up - I swear, he looks ten years younger. He would have the enthusiasm to do it right, and there's no one else on the planet who could do it as well as he could. The fact that Tolkien's work has become so deeply ingrained in Western fantasy culture is a fact that merits investigation and study, and, again - no one on Earth could do justice to the paradigm shift that is Tolkien's fiction works like this man could, absolutely no one has the breadth of knowledge, memorized, that Colbert does. Plus, with the amount of lore one can dig out of the LotR, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and the other short stories and whatnot that exist, there's easily enough content for a series, probably multiple seasons depending on just how wide they could decide to go with it. I guarantee any streaming service out there would pay top dollar for the chance to create that. It would make a huge amount of money, guaranteed, it would have a massive audience, it would cost very little to make and would be quite easy to shoot/record. I know Tolkien's estate is careful about what sorts of things they'll allow, but Colbert has never shown anything but respect and reverence for the works or the author, so I would be surprised if they were against something like this. Not to mention, Colbert himself would probably LOVE it! Speaking as a fellow nerd who loves nothing more than getting to talk, in depth, about the subtleties and minutia of my nerddom, I'm sure it would be a lot of fun for Colbert to do. Maybe it's something he could do for fun after he's ready to, hopefully a long time from now, set down the crown of King of Late Night Comedy. I know I'm not alone when I say that even the idea of this brings a childlike grin to my face. I really think people underestimate the audience for this type of media. Billion dollar idea for you here, Mr. Colbert. Fly me out to N.Y. and I'll consult pro bono. #colbert #LordOfTheRings #LSSCinNZ