• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

The Lord of the Rings may dethrone The Crown as the most expensive TV show ever

March 17, 2018 by Gary Collinson

Last year it was announced that Amazon will be developing a fantasy series based upon J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic The Lord of the Rings, and now comes a report that the streaming service will be investing around half a billion dollars to bring Middle-earth to the small screen.

Amazon reportedly spent $250 million to secure the rights from the Tolkien Estate, New Line and HarperCollins, and will be investing a further $250 million to produce two seasons of the show – said to be a prequel taking place before the War of the Ring.

For comparison, Peter Jackson spent around $280 million to produce The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King, released between 2001 and 2003.

SEE ALSO: Ian McKellen suggests he’s open to Gandalf role in Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings TV series

If these numbers are close to accurate, it could make The Lord of the Rings the most expensive TV series of all time – a record currently held by Netflix’s The Crown, which cost a reported $130 million for its first season.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: The Lord of the Rings

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer, who is the founder of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket' and the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Cannon Films and the Search for Critical Acclaim

10 Horror Movies That Avoided the Director Sophomore Slump

10 Great Neo-Western Movies You Need To See

American Psycho at 25: The Story Behind the Satirical Horror Classic

Hot Days of Horror: The Best Summer Horror Movies

Must-See Modern Horror Movies You Might Have Missed

The Most Iconic Moments of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Movies That Actually Really Need A Remake!

10 Great B-Movies of the VHS Era

Speed: The Story Behind the Pulse-Pounding Action-Thriller

Top Stories:

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gets a first teaser poster

Movie Review – Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)

Movie Review – The Old Guard 2 (2025)

8 Great Cult Sci-Fi Films from 1985

Movie Review – 40 Acres (2025)

4K Ultra HD Review – James Bond: The Sean Connery Collection

7 Mad Movie Doctors Who Deserve More Recognition

4K Ultra HD Review – Dark City (1998)

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

The Enviable “Worst” Films of David Fincher

The Must-See Movies of 2015

7 Rotten Horror Movies That Deserve A Second Chance

Not for the Faint of Heart: The Most Shocking Movies of All Time

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket