

claims that Bayona's two episodes will be standalones. Bayona will helm the first two episodes of the first season (Amazon has signed on to produce five seasons) and will act as an executive producer.

Meanwhile, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom director J.A. Also announced to be writing episodes for the Lord of the Rings TV show are Gennifer Hutchinson (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul), Helen Shang (Hannibal), Justin Dohle (Stranger Things), and Stephany Folsom (Toy Story 4). Joining them as a consultant is Bryan Cogman, who is best known for rising from as assistant on Game of Thrones to writing some of the HBO fantasy series' best episodes. It is the beginning of the adventure of a lifetime." Speaking of their appointment, they said in a joint statement: "We feel like Frodo, setting out from the Shire, with a great responsibility in our care. Payne and Patrick McKay will act as co-showrunners on the new series.
