This week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly features mega Tolkien fan, Stephen Colbert and since one cover is simply not enough, there are three different ones to choose from. And each is just as amazing as the last.
Stephen is shown dressed as Bilbo, Legolas and Gandalf and what makes it even more awesome is that the wigs and costumes are authentic. Stephen told EW, “Just me and a few of my friends got together to play dress- up. Lucky for me, my ‘friends’ are the wardrobe department for The Hobbit. The original costumes and wigs were flown in from New Zealand just for me. They didn’t even fly the costumes out of New Zealand for the actors! They had to wear them there!” Stephen is basically living every fan’s dream of turning into a character straight from Middle-earth.
This issue features an essay by Stephen on how Tolkien’s stories affected his life and it also comes with a Q&A between him and Peter Jackson. So if you’re able, make sure to pick yourself up a copy this week! Which cover would you choose?
