Gollum: A Behind the Scenes Guide of the Making of Gollum (The Lord of the Rings)
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Gollum: A Behind the Scenes Guide of the Making of Gollum (The Lord of the Rings) Details
About the Author Andy Serkis, who portrays the character Gollum in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings, most recently appeared as the eccentric choreographer in Topsy Turvy, and as the coked up yuppie in Career Girls. He will soon be seen opposite Michael Caine in Shiner. Other film credits include leading roles in Mojo, Among Giants, Loop, Sweety Barrett, The Jolly Boys, Last Stand, as well as major roles in Stella Does Tricks, Five Seconds To Spare, The Near Room, and the forthcoming Pandemonium.His extensive television works include a highly acclaimed performance in a recent adaptation of "Oliver Twist," and lead roles in "The Jump" and the series "Finner" along with many guest appearances in "Shooting The Past" and "Touching Evil."Serkis has played a huge range of parts in theatres in London and across the UK. Recent critically acclaimed roles include Potts in the original cast of "Mojo" by Jez Butterworth, "King Lear," and "Hush" all for the Royal Court Theatre, "Hurlyburly" at the Old Vic and Queens Theatre, "Decadence" at the Bolon Octagon, and "Cabaret" at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Read more
Reviews
Andy Serkis' perspective of his original portrayal of Gollum in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is an informative and entertaining read. I learned evolution of the technology for Motion Capture that led to the actor and avatar becoming one, just an actor giving a performance like anyone wearing prosthetics or costumes. Andy shares with emotion and his thoughtful comments enlighten us to the rigorous ups and downs of shooting a major motion picture. Such hard work done by all to keep Gollum as Tolkien intended. Highly recommend this book.
