Serkis Defends Gollum Cast Amid Diversity Debate
Andy Serkis addressed criticisms that his Hunt for Gollum cast is too white, saying the project isn’t about ticking boxes and he won’t pursue political correctness at the expense of the story, while noting that more casting announcements are coming. He also clarified he is not directing Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings film, and that The Hunt for Gollum is part of a broader Tolkien expansion. The cast currently includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Leo Woodall, with Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen reprising their roles.
