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Animated Film Celebrates Friendship of Lewis and Tolkien

7/26/2025

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"The Mythmakers," an animated film, will beautifully portray the deep friendship between literary giants C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. With adaptation rights secured from John Hendrix, filmmaker Aaron Burns aims to bring their spiritual journeys and creative synergy in 20th century England to life, inspiring a new generation to appreciate their timeless legacy.

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"The Mythmakers," an animated film, will beautifully portray the deep friendship between literary giants C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. With adaptation rights secured from John Hendrix, filmmaker Aaron Burns aims to bring their spiritual journeys and creative synergy in 20th century England to life, inspiring a new generation to appreciate their timeless legacy.