Jamie Dornan had an exciting update about his upcoming role in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. However, his enthusiasm met an unexpected response during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers. The actor also brought up Stephen Colbert, whose love for the fantasy franchise is well known. Meyers made it clear that he did not share the same excitement.
Jamie Dornan misses Stephen Colbert after Seth Meyers’ Lord of the Rings confession
During Monday’s episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, the host asked Dornan about the upcoming film on behalf of his friend Stephen Colbert. Meyers explained that Colbert would have loved to ask the question himself. “Is there anything my friend Stephen would be excited to hear?” he asked. Dornan laughed and replied, “Well, he very much knows I’m in it.”
Dornan also shared that he had seen Colbert during his time in New Zealand. The actor had finished filming his scenes in the country three weeks before the interview. He described playing Aragorn, also known as Strider, as a “dream come true.” However, Meyers did not seem interested in discussing the fantasy world.
Dornan asked whether Meyers enjoyed The Lord of the Rings, and the host responded directly. “No,” Meyers replied, shaking his head. He then added, “But, you know, maybe this one,” while keeping a straight face. Dornan responded, “I wish … I wish Stephen was here.”
Meyers agreed that Colbert would have been more interested in the conversation. “I know. I know. And I feel like most of America agrees with you,” he told Dornan. The upcoming movie comes from director Andy Serkis, who also returns as Gollum. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will arrive in theaters on Dec. 17, 2027, with Dornan taking over the role of Aragorn from Viggo Mortensen.
