13. Andy Serkis changed the way Gollum was filmed
The role of Gollum was initially only advertised as a voice-acting role. There were a number of auditions.
Andy Serkis was quickly cast as Gollum
Andy Serkis was even a little reluctant to take the role at first, thinking that it’d be boring. It wasn’t until he picked up the novel that he realized just how amazing a character Gollum was.
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He quickly arranged an audition, and Jackson knew he was right for the part immediately.
