Stephen Colbert He unwittingly became a symbolic martyr for late-night television when Late Show It was canceled in July 2025. While his fellow comedians and colleagues gave him a fitting send-off, many criticized CBS for ruining the old show. So, what is Stephen doing now that the late night show is over?
Below, find out what job Stephen will have next Late Show.
Why was it? The Late Show with Stephen Colbert canceled?
CBS – owned by Paramount Skydance – insisted this was the reason Late ShowThe cancellation was “pure”. A financial decision against the challenging backdrop of Late Night” and “is in no way related to the performance or content of the show or any other matters occurring at Paramount.”
But industry colleagues and audiences disagree.
Just weeks ago Late ShowAfter the CBS cancellation, CBS has just settled a lawsuit with Donald Trump For $16 million after the Republican president filed a lawsuit against the network, accusing it of editing Kamala Harris‘ 60 minutes interview.
Although Stephen maintained his generosity toward CBS executives, he said Hollywood Reporter What is believed to have happened between CBS and the president.
“There are a lot of people who think there is another reason [for my cancelation]. And as I said in the most nuanced tone I could muster, there’s a reason people think that — apparently the network already did that once by cutting that $16 million check [to the Trump administration]Stephen explained. “My cancellation reinforced a narrative that CBS already had a bit of a curveball that they had created around themselves, because even their lawyers said there was no reason to cut the check, and then they did and didn’t give any logical reason as to why they changed their mind, and then all of a sudden they got their broadcast license.
What does Stephen Colbert do next?
Stephen already had a job scheduled before his show was cancelled. He agreed to co-write the screenplay for The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past About a year before CBS killed his late-night show. A comedian who is outspoken LOTR Van will co-write the script alongside his son, Peter McGee, and screenwriter Philippa Boyens.
Producer Peter Jackson revealed Stephen’s involvement in the film in a social media video posted weeks ago Late ShowThe last episode.
“It took me a few years to gather my courage into a pile to call you, but about two years ago I did,” Stephen said. “She loved it enough to talk to me about it, and since then the two of us have been working with the wonderful Philippa Boyens on how to develop this story.”
Shadow of the past It will be released after the next batch Gollum chasewhich will be released in theaters next year.
Soon after Late Show Done, Stephen returned to late night television by appearing on a local Michigan station.
Has Stephen Colbert been replaced?
No, CBS has been cancelled Late Show Exactly, without replacing Stephen as his host. However, the network did offer someone else a late-night slot for Steven.
Comedian and businessman Byron Allen‘s Comics unleashed will replace Late Show In its time.
