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Andy Serkis
A visionary actor and filmmaker, Andy Serkis pioneers the art of motion capture, bringing iconic characters like Gollum, Caesar, and King Kong to life while redefining the boundaries of performance and technology in modern cinema.
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In short · Acting since 1983, 5 decades active, 161 credits.
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Andy Serkis Transforms Into Gollum on Set
“Warner Bros. has shared a glimpse of Andy Serkis directing and starring in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The footage shows Serkis arriving on set in a motion-capture suit and preparing for a scene. The video appears to capture the early stages of production, offering fans a rare look behind the scenes. The film is part of a new series of Lord of the Rings prequels being developed by Amazon. The footage highlights the blend of performance and technology used to bring Gollum back to the screen.”
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Andy Serkis Defends All-White Cast for 'Hunt for Gollum'
“Andy Serkis, director of the upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' spinoff 'The Hunt for Gollum,' has addressed criticism over the film's predominantly white cast. He explained that the film's setting and Tolkien's mythological influences justify the casting choices. Serkis emphasized that the film will not prioritize diversity for the sake of political correctness, but rather focus on what is relevant to the story. The film features a mix of returning and new actors, including Kate Winslet and Jamie Dornan. The decision has sparked broader conversations about diversity in fantasy films and how creative decisions are perceived in the current cultural climate.”
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The Hunt for Gollum Starts Production
“Production has begun on the latest Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum, in New Zealand. Andy Serkis, who directs and stars in the film, previewed the first scene. The movie is expected to compete for the 2028 Oscars, marking a significant milestone for the franchise. This new installment continues the story of the iconic character Gollum, expanding on his role in the Middle-earth saga. The production is generating excitement among fans and industry observers alike.”
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Andy Serkis Announces 'The Hunt For Gollum'
“Andy Serkis, known for his iconic portrayal of Gollum, has announced a new film titled 'The Hunt For Gollum'. The project is set to be filmed in a real-life location, adding a unique dimension to the production. Serkis' involvement and the setting promise to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved character.”
Biography
Andrew Clement Serkis (born 20 April 1964) is an English actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his motion capture roles, which include motion capture acting, animation, and voice work for computer-generated characters such as Gollum in *The Lord of the Rings* film trilogy (2001–2003) and *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey* (2012), King Kong in the eponymous 2005 film, Caesar in the *Planet of the Apes* reboot series (2011–2017), Captain Haddock / Sir Francis Haddock in Steven Spielberg's *The Adventures of Tintin* (2011), Baloo in his self-directed film *Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle* (2018), and Supreme Leader Snoke in the *Star Wars* sequel trilogy films *The Force Awakens* (2015) and *The Last Jedi* (2017), as well as portraying Kino Loy in the *Star Wars* Disney+ series *Andor* (2022).
Serkis's film work in motion capture has been critically acclaimed. He has received an Empire Award and two Saturn Awards for his motion-capture acting. He earned a BAFTA and a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of serial killer Ian Brady in the British television film *Longford* (2006). He was also nominated for a BAFTA for his portrayal of new wave and punk rock musician Ian Dury in the biopic *Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll* (2010). In 2020, Serkis received the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. In 2021, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for *The Letter for the King* (2020).
Serkis portrayed Ulysses Klaue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films *Avengers: Age of Ultron* (2015) and *Black Panther* (2018), as well as the Disney+ series *What If...?* (2021). He also played Alfred Pennyworth in *The Batman* (2022). Serkis has his own production company and motion-capture workshop, The Imaginarium, in London, which he used for *Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle*. He made his directorial debut with Imaginarium's 2017 film *Breathe* and also directed *Venom: Let There Be Carnage* (2021).
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136 credits
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum(2027)
as Gollum / Sméagol
Film
The Batman: Part II(2027)
as Alfred
Film
Young Washington(2026)
Edward Braddock
Film
Animal Farm(2026)
as Mr. Jones / Rooster (voice)
Film
Animal Farm(2025)
Randolph the Rooster
Film
Hitpig!(2024)
as Newscaster (voice)
Film
Venom: The Last Dance(2024)
as Knull (voice)
Film
Luther: The Fallen Sun(2023)
David Robey
Film
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants(2023)
as Narrator (voice)
Film
Creature(2023)
as (voice)
Film
Andor(2023)
Kino Loy
Film
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3(2023)
Actor
Film
The Batman(2022)
Alfred
Film
Andor(2022)
3 episodes
TV
SAS: Rise of the Black Swan(2021)
George Clements
Film
SAS: Red Notice(2021)
George Clements
Film
What If...?(2021)
1 episode
TV
A Christmas Carol(2020)
as Marley's Ghost (voice) / Old Joe (voice)
Film
Once Upon a Time in Iraq: Fallujah(2020)
as Narrator
Film
Home Movie: The Princess Bride(2020)
1 episode
TV
Reunited Apart(2020)
1 episode
TV
A Christmas Carol(2019)
Ghost of Christmas Past
Film
Long Shot(2019)
Parker Wembley
Film
A Christmas Carol(2019)
1 episode
TV
FX's A Christmas Carol(2019)
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Film
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker(2019)
Snoke
Film
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker(2019)
Snoke (voice)
Film
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle(2018)
Baloo
Film
Black Panther(2018)
Ulysses Klaue
Film
Raymond Briggs: Snowmen, Bogeymen and Milkmen(2018)
as Self
Film
Producer
6 creditsOriginals
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Additional credits15Show
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- AnimalSelf - Narrator · 2021
- Once Upon a Time in IraqSelf - Narrator · 2020
- The Animated World of Halas and BatchelorSelf · 2020
- The SavoySelf · 2020
- ExpeditionenSelf · 2019
- Neanderthals - Meet Your AncestorsSelf - Presenter · 2018
- Iconic CharactersSelf · 2018
- British Museum presents: HokusaiSelf - Reader · 2017
- IMDb at Toronto International Film FestivalSelf · 2017
- Behind the Lens with Pete HammondSelf - Guest · 2017
- The Wil Wheaton ProjectSelf - Guest · 2014
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf (1 Episode) · 2014
- King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production DiariesSelf · 2005
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self (1 Episode) · 2003
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest (2 Episodes) · 1993
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