Andy Serkiswho will direct ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, was recently asked about the ongoing controversy surrounding the film. While fans have been excited about the new addition to the franchise, many have pointed out that all of the confirmed cast members are white. Speaking about the issue in one of his recent appearances, Serkis defended his decision, saying that the film would “acknowledge” the lack of diversity in the original work.
Andy Serkis defends ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ casting
In an interview with the BBC, Serkis talked about his new choices for ‘Lord of the Rings’, and defended his decision to cast saints. The actor praised the original author of the series and said, “Tolkien himself was deeply influenced by Norse mythology; there are many ideas. The Shire consider themselves very pure, very pure, you know… They’re not very concerned about what’s going on beyond the borders of the Shire, but they know they don’t want people intruding.“
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He also admitted that while he is well aware of the ongoing controversy and internet backlash, he doesn’t want to take it seriously. He added, “Yes, there will be criticism. The film acknowledges it in a way. But I don’t think we’re going to be doing the politically correct project of just throwing-and-boxing the film. So, that’s where it’s really appropriate.”Elijah WoodBilly Boyd and Dominic Monaghan, best known for playing the Hobbit trio in the first three films of the franchise, also shared their thoughts on the matter online. The trio took to their social media accounts to share pictures of themselves wearing white T-shirts with Middle-earth creatures in various shades of skin.They also wrote a statement in their online blog that says, “Tolkien created a world that is, by definition, multi-cultural. A world where people are free from different races and cultures and join together, in harmony, to overcome evil forces. ‘Rings of Power’ reflects that. Our world has never been pure, fantasy has never been pure, Middle-earth is not pure at all. “
Who was cast in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
Actors that have been announced and confirmed so far include names such as Jamie Dornan, Anna Taylor-Joy, Kate Winslet, Lee Pace, Leo Woodall, Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen. Many other cast members have yet to be announced.‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ describes the 17-year gap between Bilbo’s birthday and Frodo’s departure from the Shire. The plot follows when Aragorn and Gandalf set out to find Gollum before they fall into Sauron’s hands, and the location of the One Ring is revealed to the spirit of the fallen angels, the main antagonist of the story.