New 'Tolkien' movie trailer takes us through the period that inspired JRR Tolkien's most celebrated novels

In the story, the author, who was orphaned at a young age, finds comfort in the companionship of a group of fellow outcasts at school
UPDATED MAR 6, 2019

'Tolkien', a movie based on the life of legendary author JRR Tolkien, the man who penned 'The Lord of the Rings' is slated to release on May 10 and an all-new trailer was released recently. The film is an American biographical drama starring Nicholas Hoult as the older JRR Tolkien, while Harry Gilby would portray the author in his formative years. The film portrays the period which inspired Tolkien's works, especially his 'Middle-Earth' novels. 

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