The friendship betweenThe Lord of the Ringsauthor J.R.R. Tolkien andThe Chronicles of Narnia’s C.S. Lewis is now set to inspire its own movie. Considered the founding fathers of modern fantasy, the two authors not only penned the genre’s most influential works, but also maintained a decades-long friendship that began during their days working at Oxford University.
PerCollider,John Hendrix’s 2024 graphic novelThe Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkienis set to receive an animated movie adaptationcourtesy of Burns & Co., helmed by Justin Strawhand (Birthright Outlaw). First released in January 2024, the original book was also nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work at this year’s SDCC.
Releasing a statement in conjunction with the movie announcement, Hendrix suggested that he is eager to see how his book will translate into a new medium under the stewardship of Burns & Co. Check out his comments below:
I am thrilled to have Burns & Co. adapting The Mythmakers into a feature-length, animated film. I knew from our first conversation that their team really understood the book and shared my love for the mythology behind Lewis, Tolkien, the Inklings, and the worlds they built together.
What The Mythmakers Movie Means For Fantasy Fans
The Film Will Bring The Authors' Real-Life History To A Wider Audience
Few authors have had the same kind of lasting impact on fantasy fiction and popular culture as Tolkien and Lewis. Not only arethe pair’s respective books hailed as some of the genre’s most significant worksdecades after their initial publication, but bothNarnia and Middle-earthhave since transcended the page to become important cornerstones of modern pop culture.
While some of the more avid fans of the pair may already be familiar with Tolkien and Lewis’s friendship and the impact of the Oxford-based literary group known as the Inklings,this latest project will likely see that history brought to the attention of a much wider fan base.
Our Take On The Mythmakers Movie Announcement
The Timing Coincides With Plans To Bring Both Franchises Back To Screens
With Warner Bros. currently expandingThe Lord of the Ringsfranchise, and Netflix pursuing its ownChronicles of Narniareboot, the timing ofThe Mythmakersmovie has probably never been better. As these new movies reignite interest in the two fantasy worlds,there islikely to be an increased appetite for learning about the writers responsiblefor creating them.
Whether the new animated adaptation can match the initial buzz surrounding Hendrix’s Eisner-nominated graphic novel remains to be seen. However, the premise behindThe Mythmakersis likely to draw the attention of many passionate fantasy fans enchanted by the magical worlds ofThe Lord of the RingsandThe Chronicles of Narnia.
Source:Collider
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is a multimedia franchise consisting of several movies and a TV show released by Amazon titled The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The franchise is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book series that began in 1954 with The Fellowship of the Ring. The Lord of the Rings saw mainstream popularity with Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Chronicles of Narniais a fantasy franchise based on the seven-book series written by C.S. Lewis between 1950 and 1956. The series is set in the magical world of Narnia, where children from our world are transported to fulfill prophecies, battle evil forces, and restore peace under the guidance of Aslan, a mystical lion. The franchise has seen multiple adaptations, including a BBC television series in the late 1980s, three major Hollywood films between 2005 and 2010, and an upcoming reboot by Netflix, which has generated significant anticipation. The franchise is beloved for its rich allegorical storytelling, blending Christian themes with epic fantasy elements.
