Andy Serkis Will Not Add "Token Diversity" to "The Hunt for Gollum"
The director responded to a BBC question about the insufficient diversity of the cast in the new "Lord of the Rings" film.
The director of the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," Andy Serkis, responding to BBC journalists' questions about the insufficient diversity of the cast, reminded that J.R.R. Tolkien was largely inspired by Norse mythology when creating Middle-earth. This influence was reflected both in the structure of the fictional world and its inhabitants.
"Tolkien himself was heavily influenced by Norse mythology, and that's felt in his works. The Shire is perceived as a predominantly white community. Its inhabitants are not very concerned about what happens outside the Shire, but they certainly know that they don't want to let strangers in."
Serkis acknowledged that the franchise has faced questions about diversity for a quarter of a century, but the team is not going to change its casting approach solely to meet modern requirements. According to the director, the creators are ready to take criticism into account where appropriate, but do not want to create a film just to formally fulfill certain criteria.
"We are not going to make a politically correct version of the film and cast based on ticking boxes on lists."
The cast of the film includes Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Kate Winslet, Anya Taylor-Joy, Lee Pace, Leo Woodall and Andy Serkis himself, who will return to the role of Gollum. The role of young Aragorn will be played by "Fifty Shades of Grey" star Jamie Dornan, replacing Viggo Mortensen, who played the character in the original trilogy.
The screenplay for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is being written by franchise veterans Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Andy Serkis is directing and playing the role of Gollum. The Warner Bros. film is set to premiere in theaters on December 17, 2027.
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