Five Words For: Stephen Colbert

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Comedy Central funnyman Stephen Colbert will make a cameo appearance in Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” trilogy.

Stephen Colbert, self-proclaimed J.R.R. Tolkien fanboy, will officially be making a cameo appearance in some part of “The Hobbit” trilogy, though he will not appear in the first film, coming out in December. The Daily and Current staffers respond:

“Too tall for a dwarf.”– Katy Vogt

“It just keeps getting better.” – Chelsea Sherlock

“The voice of Middle Earth.” – Sam Freedman

“Knowing politics, he knows fantasy.” – Sydney Zink

“Now called 'Hobbits With Candy.'” – Alison Abrams

“Super PAC in the Shire???”  – Lauren Caruba

"May dwarf his acting career." – Sarah Blau

"'Hobbit' a bigger role, Jackson?" – Megan Patsavas

"A downgrade from presidential candidate." – Devan Coggan