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Andy Serkis is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art of motion capture performance. Known for his memorable roles such as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Caesar in the Planet of the Apes films, and King Kong in Peter Jackson’s adaptation, Serkis continues to deepen his involvement with the Tolkien universe. Currently, he is both directing and starring in the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie, *The Hunt for Gollum*, which is set for release around Christmas next year. Speaking remotely from New Zealand, Serkis describes the film as bridging the gap between *The Hobbit* and *The Lord of the Rings* trilogies, exploring Gollum’s backstory and a key mystery surrounding the Ring owned by Bilbo Baggins.
Serkis offers some intriguing insights into the film’s narrative, explaining that the story delves into both the psychological intricacies of Gollum’s character before his transformation, and the investigative interest Gandalf has in the Ring’s origins. He hints at a storyline taking place across two distinct realms but remains tight-lipped beyond that. Regarding the second new Lord of the Rings project, *Shadow of the Past*, which involves a screenplay by US comedian Stephen Colbert, Serkis confirms he will not be directing it. “I think that that post has been taken, put it that way,” he states coyly, noting that Colbert is very enthusiastic about his involvement.
Throughout his extensive career, 62-year-old Serkis has been an outspoken advocate for diversity and equality. He has reflected on his experience as one of the few white actors working on *Black Panther*, gaining new perspectives on being a minority on set. However, the casting of the new Lord of the Rings films so far remains largely homogeneous, featuring predominantly white actors such as Jamie Dornan, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Winslet, and returning stars Elijah Wood and Sir Ian McKellen. When asked about the lack of diversity, Serkis explains the influence of Tolkien’s work and its deep roots in Norse mythology. “The Shire feels very, very much like a very, a very white, you know…” he begins, before acknowledging that
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