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Andy Serkis confirms AI de‑aging, rejects token‑casting for Hunt for Gollum
Warner Bros. has begun filming *The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum* in New Zealand, with Andy Serkis directing and reprising his role as Gollum. The film reunites original trilogy talent Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Lee Pace, and adds Kate Winslet, Anya Taylor‑Joy, Jamie Dornan and Leo Woodall among others. Serkis said artificial intelligence will be used only for limited de‑aging and rejuvenation of certain returning characters, stressing that “every shot is created in a traditional way” and that AI will not generate scenes. He also emphasized that the movie will employ practical effects, miniatures and prosthetics alongside modern visual tools. Addressing casting criticism, Serkis explained that actors will be chosen for what fits Tolkien’s world, noting “the Shire feels very, very much like a very white… we won’t cast just to tick boxes.” The film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on 17 December 2027.
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Andy Serkis Confirms ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Uses AI for a Specific Limited Task
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‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ Starts Filming As Andy Serkis Returns To Middle-Earth
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IA chega à Terra-média? Andy Serkis revela planos do novo filme
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Andy Serkis Says AI Won't Replace Traditional Filmmaking in 'The Hunt for Gollum'
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“The Hunt for Gollum”, Andy Serkis ferma il casting woke: “Niente quote nella Contea di Tolkien"
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Andy Serkis: 'The Hunt for Gollum' Won't Cast Actors Just to Tick Boxes
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Andy Serkis Says Casting for 'The Hunt for Gollum' Didn't Include Any Unnecessary Politically Correct Box-Ticking
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Andy Serkis confirma uso de IA em O Senhor dos Anéis: A Caçada a Gollum
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The Hunt For Gollum To Use AI De-Aging For Some Returning Lord of the Rings Characters
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The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum will use AI for "some of the de-aging"
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Se första teasern till ”The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” – med 520 dagar kvar till premiär
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To dopiero początek rewolucji AI. Firmy już boleśnie to odczuwają
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The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Will Use AI to De-Age Some of Its Characters
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Novo filme de O Senhor dos Anéis vai usar IA para rejuvenescer personagens
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Lord Of The Rings Star Andy Serkis Addresses Movies' Lack Of Diversity
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'The Hunt for Gollum' Director Andy Serkis Teases Gandalf's Role in LOTR Prequel
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'Lord of the Rings' Diversity Drama: Andy Serkis Defends Majority White Cast for Gollum Spinoff
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Andy Serkis Defends His ‘Hunt for Gollum’ Cast and Confirms He’s Not Directing Stephen Colbert’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Film
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