Warner Bros. has released footage from the set of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. In it, we follow the director/star as he transforms back into the titular character. The video begins as Serkis makes his way onto the set in a motion-capture suit.
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Andy Serkis Directs ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ In Character: See The Set Footage
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'Lord of the Rings' star defends film's lack of diversity — next movie won't have 'politically correct' cast
Andy Serkis has said his Lord Of The Rings film The Hunt For Gollum will address concerns about diversity “where relevant” and without just “ticking boxes” during an interview with the BBC. The BBC asked the veteran actor and director about what they described as a “lack of diversity” in the Lord Of…
The British actor-filmmaker addressed criticism around the lack of diversity in his 'Lord of the Rings' film, which currently stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Leo Woodall, Kate Winslet and Jamie Dornan.
Andy Serkis said his upcoming “Lord of the Rings” film will not embrace “politically correct” casting, saying he won’t prioritize diversity for its own sake. Speaking to the BBC, Serkis, who is directing “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” and portrayed Gollum in Peter Jackson’s film trilog…
Production has officially begun on “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” with Warner Bros. releasing the first footage of Andy Serkis back in character as the ring-obsessed creature. The brief behind-the-scenes video offers an early glimpse at Serkis on the film’s set as he sifts through the…
Warner Bros. has released footage from the set of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. In it, we follow the director/star as he transforms back into the titular character. The video begins as Serkis makes his way onto the set in a motion-capture suit.
Andy Serkis said in a recent interview with the BBC that his new “Lord of the Rings” movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will “somewhat acknowledge” the franchise’s lack of diversity. The film, which is now in production, has announced a cast so far that is made up entirely of white actors: Jamie Dornan, …
A "Lord of the Rings" star was questioned by a reporter as to why there are so many white actors in the trilogies. Andy Serkis, the iconic British actor who played Gollum and is now reprising the role, was forced to answer for the original work in an interview with the BBC.
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