Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis played Gollum in the original Lord of the Rings movies. If Peter Jackson returns to direct, then Serkis wants in.

“have kept us in the loop every step of the way” about the new movies, and that they “look forward to speaking with them further to hear their vision for the franchise moving forward.” I think that there are so many other potential Middle-earth projects which could come about, and if they’re doing them, I would, of course, jump at the chance to have that relationship rekindled.” “Look, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens are sort of a second family that I have become part of and have gone on to make so many films with,” Serkis said.

“Look, [producers] Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens are sort of a second family that I have become part of and have gone on to make so many films with ...

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. In the meantime, Jackson’s involvement with the new films isn’t a sure thing yet. While appearing on BroBible’s [Post-Credit Podcast](https://brobible.com/tag/post-cred-pod/) (via [EW](https://ew.com/movies/andy-serkis-new-lord-of-the-rings-movies-peter-jackson/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly_entertainmentweekly&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=640b745a27e6b0000149549b)), Gollum actor Andy Serkis shared his thoughts on WB’s aims for The Lord of the Rings’ future. [confirmed](https://www.superherohype.com/movies/527422-warner-bros-and-new-line-confirm-new-lord-of-the-rings-films) its plans to develop a new series of [Lord of the Rings](http://superherohype.com/tag/lord-of-the-rings) films. I think that there are so many other potential Middle-earth projects which could come about, and if they’re doing them, I would, of course, jump at the chance to have that relationship rekindled.” “Look, [producers] Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens are sort of a second family that I have become part of and have gone on to make so many films with,” said Serkis.

Andy Serkis said he would love to be in the new Lord of the Rings movies from Warner Bros. Discovery, but only if Peter Jackson returns.

While nothing is certain, fans can at least latch onto Serkis' excitement for the project and hope that some of his Lord of the Rings alum feel similarly up to the task of telling new [Lord of the Rings](https://gamerant.com/tag/lord-of-the-rings/) trilogy is among his most iconic. [Is The Warner Bros. Following this announcement, Serkis is the first actor from the Lord of the Rings original trilogy to express interest in being involved with the new films. has not given any details about when the new films will take place in relation to Jackson's original trilogy, so it's possible that few of the actors from the original films would have a reason to return. His unforgettable performance has made him as synonymous with the Gollum [as Elijah Wood is with Frodo](https://gamerant.com/lotr-elijah-wood-compares-frodo-luke-skywalker-han-solo/) or Ian McKellen is with Gandalf.

Back in late February, the call came out from Mount Doom—a.k.a. the office of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav—that the studio was gearing up to ...

At the risk of indulging in rank auteurism, the modern Lord Of The Rings movies simply never would have happened without Jackson and his teammates—they were a wildly ambitious passion project that paid off thanks largely to the trio throwing themselves at them with all their might, with a famously close-knit cast to boot—and so getting him, Walsh, and Boyens on board is going to be key to how these movies end up being perceived. is going to be fighting The Jackson Problem pretty much every step of the way on this, at least until they find a way to get a genuine endorsement out of him and his co-writers. I.e.: Who, if anyone, from the original Lord Of The Rings film trilogy, from series mastermind Peter Jackson on down, would be returning to participate in the retread? And — let me tell you — they are the best and most incredible people to work with. Discovery CEO David Zaslav—that the studio was gearing up to reboot its Lord Of The Rings film franchise. Serkis’ star was massively elevated by his appearance as potato-loathing cave-dweller Gollum, obviously; meanwhile, the films benefited mightily from a performer capable of imbuing the CGI character with both life and unexpected sympathy.