Andy Serkis Is Finally Back As Gollum And The Set Footage Is Pure Magic
- Andy Serkis returns to Middle-earth.
- First look at the motion-capture suit.
- The dark and gritty vibe of the new set.
We just saw something that made our inner nerds scream. Warner Bros. finally dropped footage from the set of The Hunt for Gollum. It is everything we hoped for.
Andy Serkis is back. He is not just the star this time. He is also the director! The video shows him walking onto the set on day one.
He is wearing that iconic gray motion-capture suit. It looks simple. But we know it turns into movie gold. Seeing him crouch down is a total trip.
The aesthetic is very raw. It feels dark and moody. The visual style reminds us why we fell in love with these movies years ago. It feels real.
The vibe on set is electric. You can tell the team is excited to be back. It’s not all happy news in Hollywood, though. We were so sad to hear that Scott Bryce has passed away recently.
But back to the ring! Serkis looks like he never left. His movements are still so fluid and creepy. It is pure art in motion.
While Andy stays busy on set, other stars are keeping it low-key. We recently saw Samay Raina holding hands with a mystery girl. Love is everywhere!
Andy probably needs a snack after all that crawling. Maybe he should take a page out of Charlize Theron’s book and grab some potato chips. We certainly would.
Our Take
We think this movie is in the best hands possible. Andy Serkis knows this character better than anyone alive. He isn’t just acting. He is creating a whole world.
The footage looks amazing. It doesn’t look like a cheap sequel. It looks like a passion project. We cannot wait to see the first full trailer.
