The Lord of the Rings: Gollum : How We Made Movie Magic - Softcover

Russell, Gary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0618391045 ISBN 13: 9780618391042

Publisher: Mariner Books, 2003

Synopsis

The behind-the-scenes story of how the computer-generated character of Gollum is created in the third and final The Lord of the Rings film shows how electronic wizards use the voice, body, and facial movements of Andy Serkis as a blueprint for the character onscreen. Original.

About this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618391045
• ISBN 13: 9780618391042
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128
• Editor: Serkis Andy, Sibley Brian