J.R.R. Tolkien Estate to Be Represented by London-Based Agency Curtis Brown Heritage

London-based agency Curtis Brown Heritage has welcomed the J.R.R. Tolkien Estate to its list of literary estates.

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892–1973) is best known for his tales set in the world of Middle-earth, considered part of the foundations of the modern fantasy genre with works such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, later adapted into globally successful films. The Rings of Power, Amazon’s billion-dollar prequel series to Peter Jackson’s award-winning movies, is currently shooting season three.

“As a family, we remain deeply conscious of the responsibility of looking after J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary works and legacy,” said the Tolkien Estate, who had no previous representation.

“We are committed to keeping his stories alive for generations to come. In Curtis Brown Heritage we have found partners who share that passion, and we are delighted to be working with them.”

Norah Perkins, head of Curtis Brown Heritage, added: “It is a great honour and a joy to be working with the Tolkien Estate to preserve and celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s extraordinary literary legacy, and to help to bring new readers (and viewers and listeners) to his writing. I am thrilled to be joining the Estate on the next part of the journey.”

The Curtis Brown Group CEO Jonny Geller said: “I’m delighted on behalf of Curtis Brown to welcome one of the great literary estates of the world to the agency. All of us who grew up passionate about reading have been influenced and dazzled by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, and we are committed to help to bring a new generation of readers to the enduring pleasure of these great books.”

The United Talent Agency (UTA) acquired The Curtis Brown Group in June 2022.