Amazon could end up shelling out $1 billion on The Lord of the Rings TV series

The Hollywood Reporter

With everything factored, Lord of the Rings could end up being the most expensive TV series in history. As Lesley Goldberg explains, “Amazon's megadeal for The Lord of the Rings is believed to be for five seasons — plus a potential spinoff — with insiders putting the price tag for global rights at around $250 million. Once production budgets, casting, writers, producers and visual effects are factored in, the total for the Rings series — which will be set in Middle-earth and explore storylines preceding The Fellowship of the Ring — could hit $1 billion. Yes, $1 billion for a TV show.”