“My grandfather’s the one who introduced me to Tolkien,” Bezos said, according to Variety. “I fell in love immediately, I was probably 13 or 14 years old. I fell in love with the adventure, of course, with the detailed universe, with the feelings of hope and optimism, with the idea that everybody has a role to play. And I’m happy to report that that cycle continues today. My kids have become Tolkien fans, as well.
“Every showrunner’s dream—and I mean every showrunner—their dream is to get notes on scripts and early cuts from the founder and executive chairman,” Bezos joked. “They loved that. I need to thank you both for listening whenever it helped, but mostly I need to thank you for ignoring me at exactly the right times.”
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will take place thousands of years before the events of The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit.
