Encouraging Words From Peter Jackson & Co-Writers Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens Give Reason To Be Guardedly Excited About David Zaslav’s WB/New Line ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Reveal

Well, the news is encouraging.

DirectorPeter Jacksonand his writing partners Fran Walsh andPhilippa Boyenshave just weighed in.

They havent said yes, but they sure havent said no.

Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson and Philippa BoyensJeffrey Mayer/WireImage

We look forward to speaking with them further to hear their vision for the franchise moving forward.