Gollum's distant echo is once again heard in the latest "Lord of the Rings" movie, as Andy Serkis reprises his iconic portrayal.
British actor Andy Serkis is returning to New Zealand to work on the highly anticipated new film "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum". Known for his iconic portrayal of the troubled character Gollum, Serkis will reprise his role and also serve as the project's director.
Peter Jackson, who directed the previous "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films, is serving as a producer on the new project. Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens are producing the film, with Serkis directing and also acting as an executive producer.
The story of the film unfolds after Bilbo's birthday and will be shown through Gollum's eyes, revealing a previously unknown chapter in J.R.R. Tolkien's universe. Ian McKellen has expressed interest in reprising his role as Gandalf, and it appears that his character and Elijah Wood's Frodo will appear in the film, although the details of their involvement are yet to be disclosed.
Orlando Bloom and Viggo Mortensen have also expressed interest in reprising their roles in the new "Lord of the Rings" film. No further details about the actors' roles or their involvement in the film have been disclosed yet.
Andy Serkis is thrilled to be working again with the team he's had a great relationship with for many years. He stated that he can't seem to escape the character of Gollum. Serkis has been portraying Gollum using motion capture technology since 2002.
The new "Lord of the Rings" film will be the first live-action feature since "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" in 2014. Serkis will fly to New Zealand on September 6 to start preparations and work on the film.
The events will be shown through Gollum's eyes, offering a unique perspective on the beloved universe of Middle-earth. Fans of the series are eagerly awaiting more information about the film's plot and the roles of the iconic characters. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new project.
