Middle Earth, the new Lord of the Rings film, is to soon be directed by Downton Abbey and Broadchurch's James Strong who brings fans into the life and mind of J.R.R. Tolkien and his creation of the most unforgettable fantasy world.

Angus Fletcher penned the new J.R.R. Tolkein biopic over a six-year period, after countless hours of sifting through archival research and personal interview.Middle Earth is described as an “epic story” about “Tolkien’s early life and love affair with Edith Bratt, whom he later married."

A release date has not be revealed.