When an audition changed cinema forever.
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Published 2024-05-19
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The video begins by exploring Serkis's iconic role as Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, where he revolutionized motion capture technology and brought a beloved literary character to life with unparalleled depth and emotion. We witness the evolution of Serkis's craft through his mesmerizing portrayal of Caesar in the "Planet of the Apes" reboot series, where his motion capture performances garnered critical acclaim and redefined the boundaries of what is possible in acting.
As the narrative unfolds, we journey through Serkis's diverse filmography, from his captivating performance as King Kong to his chilling portrayal of Supreme Leader Snoke in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy. Each role showcases Serkis's unparalleled versatility and his ability to imbue even the most fantastical characters with humanity and complexity.
All Comments (21)
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I was the Predator in the film PREY. This video hit home for me.. great work,
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Andy is so good that they created this whole category just so that they could give him an award.
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The industry did a good job of making sure we all know who Serkis is. True pioneer of his craft, really happy he has all the recognition he's gotten.
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I also want to give praise to Peter Jackson for actually recognizing the potential of mo-capping his entire body performance instead of just recording voices. A true visionary.
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"He genuinely grasped Gollum's nature as an addict." Yeah, that's pretty spot on.
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the fact he had no reference for the character is what’s absolutely unbelievable to me. To take words on a page and translate that to a real life character takes a true artist.
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That scene of Ian Mckellen breaking down while filming on a full greenscreen set just breaks my heart.
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That clip of Ian McKellen as Gandalf crying in the green screen room breaks my heart 😢
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Andy Serkis deserves all the credit for reinventing the way voice acting is done, but his most memorable moment for me is "I can't swim" from Andor
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I feel it's totally valid to consider Serkis one of the greatest actors alive. This MONUMENTAL series of films simply would not have had the impact it had without his unique and groundbreaking performance. That physicality was the secret sauce to making it feel real in a time when peoples' opinions of CGI was exclusively artifice.
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Andy WAS Gollum! There will never be a better adaptation. Like Heath Ledger's Joker. Some performances simply cannot be outdone.
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The fact that he can embody the movements of several primates so well that there's a distinct difference in the body language that every viewer can understand is insane. It blows my mind to think about time and time again. He played all of the primates, not just the apes.
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Andy Serkis's audiobook versions of The Hobbit and LOTR are possibly the best audiobooks I've ever listened to.
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"I offered you peace, and you killed my family." Oh man that hits hard.
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A 29k sub channel getting 3.1m views shows you how good this video is. Amazing stuff.
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In 1987, I was fortunate enough to work with Andy on a number of different shows, and, even in a company of very talented actors, his energy, his versatility and his talent really stood out.
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His role as gollum was major contributor to that masterpiece of a trilogy.
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In 50 years, when we are discussing cinema, Andy Serkis really will be talked about as a pioneer of this period where CGI emerged, and how actors influenced the technology. I hope his story as he's become the 'godfather' shows us in the future that actors are still very relevant and necessary.
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I could watch a whole hour of this. I'm so enamoured by Andy's work and his passion for his craft.
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Andy Serkis is a product of their own, honestly. He created an acting need that up until that point, was not known to the industry as something they would want. Innovation at its finest. Also a proof of what happens when you love what you do.
