Need Assistance in the LOR TV Series Screenplays I have Written

[Johann]

Hello Tolkien Fans and Experts,

I have written the first 3 episodes of a made-for-TV series set in Tolkien's Middle Earth during the War of the Ring. I am in specific need of fans with a good knowledge and love of the novels who could help me in finding places to insert/substitute Tolkien's actual words where appropriate into the dialog or descriptions.

To my knowledge the concept I have written has never been done and so far everyone (the 50+ people international people who have looked at the screenplays or been given the gist of them in detail) has loved the idea.

I would need people willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement and then read the 3 episodes and give me advice/suggestions on what words of Tolkien from his books might fit the episodes.

Please let me know in this thread if you are interested in helping me.

Sincerely,

Johann

 

[Deimos]

Which Tolkien works have you already read? The Hobbit? LOTR? The Silmarillion? any of the HoME books? The Lost Tales?

 

[Johann]

I have read the Hobbit many times and the LOTR 5 times. Is there much dialog in the other works you mentioned? I honestly don't have time at this moment to dedicate to reading all of Tolkien's material (I have two jobs, am raising two little boys, and writing the screenplays) which is why I am asking for assistance and ideas from those who have Tolkien's words more on their fingertips, so to speak.

 

[Idril Celebrindal]

Hello Tolkien Fans and Experts,

I have written the first 3 episodes of a made-for-TV series set in Tolkien's Middle Earth during the War of the Ring. I am in specific need of fans with a good knowledge and love of the novels who could help me in finding places to insert/substitute Tolkien's actual words where appropriate into the dialog or descriptions.

To my knowledge the concept I have written has never been done and so far everyone (the 50+ people international people who have looked at the screenplays or been given the gist of them in detail) has loved the idea.

I would need people willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement and then read the 3 episodes and give me advice/suggestions on what words of Tolkien from his books might fit the episodes.

Please let me know in this thread if you are interested in helping me.

Sincerely,

Johann

Just to be clear, are you making a fanfic series/movie like Born of Hope, or is this going to be cannon?

 

[Johann]

I did not know about Born of Hope, but it looks pretty awesome! It would be like that but ideally would also tie in directly into a few of the scenes and areas shown in the Peter Jackson LOTR movies. I recently got some professional feedback on the screenplays which was great, so I will be back to the drawing board to some extent, but here's an elevator pitch of the series which will remain unchanged... During the War of the Ring, the Dark Lord Sauron summoned armies of men from all over Middle Earth. This is the story of one such group from the far south. It is the story of what compelled them to travel so far from their homes, what caused them to fight against a foreign foe, and what they endured on their long and perilous journey homeward.

 

[Johann]

Just to be clear, are you making a fanfic series/movie like Born of Hope, or is this going to be cannon?

Opps, just realized I didn't click the "Reply" button. Please see my actual reply to your message in my comment below,

 

[Halasían]

During the War of the Ring, the Dark Lord Sauron summoned armies of men from all over Middle Earth. This is the story of one such group from the far south. It is the story of what compelled them to travel so far from their homes, what caused them to fight against a foreign foe, and what they endured on their long and perilous journey homeward.

Very interesting! The far south .... in reference to this passage?
"...out of Far Harad black men like half-trolls with white eyes and red tongues."
- The Return of the King - Book V Chapter 6
The Battle of the Pelennor Fields


Or maybe men from Near Harad which we are more familiar with?
“It was Sam's first view of a battle of Men against Men, and he did not like it much. He was glad that he could not see the dead face. He wondered what the man's name was and where he came from; and if he was really evil of heart, or what lies or threats had led him on the long march from his home; and if he would rather have stayed there in peace.”
- The Two Towers - Book IV Chapter 4
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit

Or maybe the intriguing Variags from the land of Khand? They had a brief sentence-mention in the books. Khand is located south of the eastward reach of the Ephel Dúath that separates that land from Nurn in Mordor, but is north-northeast of Harad.

I wish you the best with this project!