The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S11 | Peter Jackson Didn't Need Benedict Cumberbatch To Go To New Zealand, But The "LOTR" Star Went Anyway

Acclaimed actor Benedict Cumberbatch shares a story about showing up at Peter Jackson's studio for motion-capture work on "The Lord of The Rings" films even though the director said it wasn't necessary to make the trip. Stick around for more with Benedict Cumberbatch and watch his new film, "The Thing with Feathers," in theaters November 28th. #Colbert #Comedy #BenedictCumberbatch #LordOfTheRings #NewZealand #PeterJackson #LOTR #TheThingWithFeathers #Film #Movies #StephenColbert #TheLateShow Air Date: Nov 19, 2025