First season of 'Lord of the Rings' Amazon series will reportedly cost $465 million
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Sean Astin and Elijah Wood as Sam Gamgee and Frodo (l-r) in scene from movie "The Lord of the Rings," photo
and last updated 2021-04-16 19:48:13-04
The highly anticipated upcoming Amazon âLord of the Ringsâ TV series will cost more than all of Smaug's gold in "The Hobbit."
According to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, the show will cost approximately $465 million to produce the first season.
CNBC reported that it'd cost $500 million to shoot multiple seasons, which doesn't include the cost Amazon purchased the rights from author J.R.R. Tolkienâs estate, which was $250 million.