'LotR' director Andy Serkis defends all-white cast

Andy Serkis, renowned for his motion-capture roles, defends the lack of diversity in the Lord of the Rings cast while directing The Hunt for Gollum in New Zealand.

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Serkis is directing 'The Hunt for Gollum'

Jul 14, 2026

05:40 pm

What's the storyAndy Serkis, the acclaimed actor and director of the upcoming Lord of the Rings film The Hunt for Gollum, has defended his casting choices.

His cast has been predominantly white so far, which has drawn some criticism. However, he believes this is in line with JRR Tolkien's original vision for Middle-earth.