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Elijah Wood Finally Reads 'The Lord of the Rings'

3/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Elijah Wood (actor) revealed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that he has started reading The Lord of the Rings.
He said he feels embarrassed about not finishing the books sooner.
Wood noted the 1999 start date.
He is enjoying the material.
He will perform at a Denver fantasy-themed event on May 31, DJing with Zach Cowie, promising a Lord of the Rings rave experience.

History

Historical Context

The release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in 2001 revitalized interest in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic, originally published in three volumes from 1954 to 1955. New Line Cinema's investment of approximately $281 million led to a trilogy that grossed over $2.9 billion worldwide, marking a significant cultural resurgence in fantasy literature and adaptations, influencing events like Elijah Wood's upcoming DJ performance in Denver.

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Story summary

Elijah Wood (actor) revealed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that he has started reading The Lord of the Rings.
He said he feels embarrassed about not finishing the books sooner.
Wood noted the 1999 start date.
He is enjoying the material.
He will perform at a Denver fantasy-themed event on May 31, DJing with Zach Cowie, promising a Lord of the Rings rave experience.

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